High humidity is a breeding ground for indoor air pollutants that can cause harm to the Healthy Home and overall wellness.
Allergy and asthma symptoms like stuffy nose, itchy eyes, sneezing, and difficulty breathing are common with high humidity.
Health Risks Associated With High Humidity
Airborne viruses like influenza thrive in excess moisture, which is why the American Society of Heating
Airborne viruses like influenza thrive in excess moisture, which is why the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recommends keeping the home’s humidity inside a Healthy Humidity range of 40% and 60%.
With an AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifier, they can reduce the number of viable viruses in the air to less than 1% in 2 days when the dehumidifier is set to 50%.
Benefits of an AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifier
By installing an AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifier, they can stay protected from the effects of mold, viruses, and other irritants, including dust mites, by reducing moisture.
As Dr. Jeffrey Miller notes, “People can’t easily distinguish between 40 to 60 percent</ humidity, but for a dust mite that’s life and death.”
With AprilAire, they can count on humidity control that helps manage:
- Dust Mites
- Mold Spores
- Mildew
- Odors
- Energy Costs
- House Damage
- Airborne Viruses
AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifiers, Energy Costs, and Home
The air conditioner is able to pull some moisture out of the air, which lends itself to cooling the air
Not only can high humidity levels cause health complications due to the increase in indoor air pollutants like dust mites and mold spores, but they can also cost money on energy.
The air conditioner is able to pull some moisture out of the air, which lends itself to cooling the air and their family enjoys during hot, humid weather. However, when they incorporate an AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifier into the mix, they’re relieving those duties from the air conditioner, allowing it to focus more on cooling the air.
AprilAire Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat
While running two units simultaneously may seem like it should drive energy costs up, what happens is that those two units actually run more efficiently because they’re working in sync with each other.
Utilizing an AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifier can also help protect the house itself
And not just that, drier air actually feels cooler than hot, humid air, meaning they can turn the temperature up a few degrees using an AprilAire Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat and save energy simply by not having to run the air conditioner as often.
Utilizing an AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifier can also help protect the house itself. High humidity can cause wood to warp or rot, paint to peel, and insects to find comfortable new homes thanks to excess moisture.
Healthy Home Dos & Don’ts
Take a look at some surefire ways they can continue to protect the home from excess moisture created by high humidity levels!
DO: Install an AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifier to fight back against high humidity
AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifiers offer easy, programmable solutions via their accompanying thermostats, offering greater control of the humidity throughout the day.
DON’T: Neglect the warning signs
Be on the lookout for water stains on walls or ceilings, rooms with poor ventilation, frequent condensation on windows, black spots on walls, and even a must or mildew odor.
DO: Aim to keep the humidity between 40% and 60%
The ideal humidity range for the Healthy Home is between 40% and 60%. If the indoor humidity is outside of this range, the Indoor Air Quality could be at risk.
DON’T: Forget to clean or replace the filter regularly
AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifiers come with a filter to help create clean, breathable air in the home. Follow instructions in the owner’s manual regarding how often to clean or replace to maximize the effectiveness of the system.
Final Thoughts
Keep the cool without the allergy and asthma irritants. AprilAire Whole-House Dehumidifiers are a great Healthy Home solution for those in particularly humid climates who wish to enjoy the benefits of improved Indoor Air Quality as well as lower energy costs and less property damage caused by high humidity.
