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Water Vapor Moisture in the air. We need it, we want it.
It can make you feel comfortable, or it can make you feel uncomfortable. Too much is bad for the house, and too little is also undesirable. So what’s a person to do? Let’s start with what we need.
Did you know that, in winter, some homes are dryer than the Sahara desert? True.
We heat the air in our homes without adding moisture, bad news for our sinuses and our furniture. Also, if the relative humidity in our homes is what it should be, between 50-60% in summer and a little lower in winter, we can save money on our utilities bills. Adjust this figure to suit your needs best, but most will agree that this is a good starting point.
The relative humidity makes us feel comfortable, allowing the thermostat to be either lowered or raised according to the season.
So, in summer we can be comfortable at higher temperatures and in winter be comfortable with lower temperature. So a meter will pay for itself in no time, as well as our health. Ask your doctor about that.
How do we add or subtract moisture? It’s easy in ... more

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