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Do I Need a Humidifier or a Dehumidifier?

The climate in Burbank is hot but not always so humid. Therefore, you may wonder if you need a humidifier or dehumidifier. Because the air tends to be dry here, you’re more likely to need a humidifier for the cold months. However, some homes can still become too humid during the summer, in which case you’ll need a dehumidifier. Each home is different, so check your humidity level in the summer and winter to find out if you need a humidifier, a dehumidifier, or both.

Problems Associated With Dry Air

If the air inside your home is too dry, you will fall sick more easily because cold and flu viruses thrive in cold, dry environments. Dry air can also dry out your sinuses which hinders their ability to ward off illnesses.

Humidifiers combat dry air by dispelling water vapor into the air, which increases the humidity level. You can adjust the machine to control the humidity in your home.

Problems Associated With Humid Air

Indoor air that’s too humid is harmful to your health too, especially if you have a respiratory health condition like asthma. Too much humidity causes damage to wood furniture, wood floors, and other wood structures in your home. It also creates a desirable environment for mold to grow.

A dehumidifier can pull the excess moisture out of the air, which decreases the humidity level. A decrease humidity level will protect your health and improve your comfort level in your environment.

What Humidity Level Is Right for Your Home?

A safe level of humidity in your home is 30% to 50%. If you keep the humidity within this range, you are protecting your health and home. To monitor the humidity level in your home, you can use a hygrometer.

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