When air becomes too dry, moisture is drawn from people, plants, wood, wool, cotton and even your pets. The results can be damaging, expensive and uncomfortable. Humidity For Comfort Research has shown that 40% to 60% relative humidity is ideal for today’s homes. Outside this range, bacteria, fungi, viruses and mites thrive. Proper relative humidity provides a comfortable environment for your woodwork, your furniture, your plants, your pets and especially you and your family.
Humidity Can Save Money Too!
As moisture evaporates from your body, it cools the surface of your skin, making you feel cooler. Controlled humidity from GENERALAire’s Elite Steam Humidifier allows you the luxury of dialing the thermostat back, thus reducing annual heating bills. For example, 68°F at 40% relative humidity feels just as warm as 74 ° F at 20% relative humidity. Setting your thermostat back by as little as three degrees can reduce annual heating bills by as much as 5%.
