Brochure

Is the humidity
in your home
under control?
Excess humidity in your
home is more than just a
nuisance—it’s unhealthy.
HOUSEHOLD PROBLEM:
Excess moisture in your home can be obvious. You may
smell musty odors, see mold growing or feel clammy.
High humidity can also impact health.
Allergies and asthma
Trouble breathing is a common symptom of allergies
and the main struggle of those with asthma. Excess
humidity in the home creates conditions that are perfect
for mold and insects like dust mites. Mold is a common
environmental allergen and sends spores throughout the
home. Mites are also one of the major indoor triggers for
people with allergies and asthma.*
Dust mites thrive in conditions where the relative humidity
exceeds 50%.**
Home and furnishing damage
High humidity can lead to warping and damage to wood floors
and trim. Moisture can also get trapped in carpeting, furniture
and drapes. Family heirlooms, like photos, may also be at risk.
Overcooling is a costly—
and ineective—solution
Air that has too much humidity in it actually makes you feel
warmer. We’ve all heard the saying, it’s not the heat, it’s the
humidity. That’s especially true in summer months when many
homeowners make the mistake of overcooling their homes
in an eort to mitigate high humidity. Not only do they end
up expending more energy, they still can’t get comfortable
because an air conditioner is not an eective dehumidifier.
Whether in the North or South,
excess home humidity is a problem
If you live in a northern climate, indoor humidity is especially
pronounced in the summertime when the outdoor humidity
is also high. You’re likely to notice it more in your basement,
where moisture is easily trapped. Conversely, southern
climates suer from excess indoor humidity year-round,
and may see a spike during cooler months when the air
conditioner does not run.
* www.lung.org/our-initiatives/healthy-air/indoor/indoor-air-pollutants/dust-mites.html
** ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11149998
*** epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html
SOURCES:
If you have a chronic lung illness, mold can
even infect your lungs.
***
For more information about
the health, comfort and
home damage caused by
excess humidity, visit
aprilaire.com