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Contractors can pass this information along to their customers. Once they are aware of the importance of humidity levels within their homes, they will probably be interested in having you install a unit.
The drying effects of home heating are constantly at work in the winter. For the sake of comfort and health, an indoor relative humidity level of between 30% to 50% is recommended.
As outdoor temperatures drop, humidity levels indoors should be lowered. The humidity is right for you when the room feels "comfortable."
Signs of low humidity include static electricity, a physically uncomfortable dry feeling, plants that wither and die, and a cold feeling even though the room temperature is relatively high.
CLEANING HUMIDIFIERS
First and foremost, follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to clean its particular brand of humidifier.
As air passes through the pad, some particles of dirt are trapped; also, the pad may...