You don’t have to be an HVAC expert to know if your home’s air is too hot or cold. After all, you can feel it. Which is: high moisture levels can make your home feel stuffy. Moisture levels that are too high can create a breeding ground for the following hazardous things:

Recent studies show that mold can cause or worsen asthma, as well as hay fever and other allergies*. These studies are a reminder that threats to indoor air quality are an assault against us – this means war!

Not Enough Moisture

Dry air can have the following consequences:

Prolonged exposure to dry air is a reminder of how uncomfortable such a situation is, an environment most people avoid at all costs.

Optimal Humidity Range for Ideal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality

For optimal comfort and health, studies show that moisture levels should be in the range of 35% to 50%. You can track your home’s humidity with a hygrometer, available at hardware and home improvement stores. Or, you can contact one of our Comfort Consultants for an in-home consultation.

If you have any questions about humidification, air quality, or any other service we provide, feel free to  contact Ultimate Comfort. We provide repair, installation, and inspection services to those around Wernersville PA, Reading PA, Fleetwood PA, Wyomissing PA, and other areas of Berks Country PA.