Dry Air - Air Advice for Homes

The air people breathe needs to have moisture in it, at a level of at least 25% relative humidity. If the air in your home falls below this target and becomes overly dry, it can affect your health and the health of your whole family. Dry air can increase colds and respiratory infections, aggravate asthma and bronchitis, and lead to sinusitis, nosebleeds, dry eyes, cracked lips, dry nose, and dry skin. The health of your house can be affected too, causing cracked paint, furniture damage, high levels of static electricity and increased volumes of dust in the air. It can even make your home feel cooler, so you may need a higher thermostat setting to feel comfortable.

There are a few factors that can contribute to the air in your home being too dry:

The type of heating used
Ventilation
Overuse of air conditioning

Let us help you. Have a AirAdvice For Homes™ indoor air quality test done today in your home – it’s simple, easy, and is typically offered at low or no cost to you, the homeowner.

AirAdvice indoor air quality tip:

In winter, use humidifiers to raise relative humidity. One of the major causes of respiratory infection is lack of humidity during cold weather.

To find an IAQ expert in your area, click on the Find an Expert link at the top of this page. They can test humidity levels in your home and determine if your heating and cooling systems are sized and functioning properly to maintain humidity within the recommended range.