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Commercial HVAC Newport News, VA
HUMIDIFIERS, HUMIDITY
Humidification
Relative humidity is the percent of moisture in the air compared
to the maximum amount of moisture this air can hold at the same condition.
Warm air will hold more moisture than cold air, and as cold ventilation
air mechanically or naturally enters your home, it can be very dry
and drastically lower the humidity levels in your home. Readings
of air show us that at 70 ° F air can hold about 12 times as
much moisture as 10 ° F air, and when 10 ° F outside air
is heated to 70 ° F the humidity level goes from 70% to 7%. Normal
household functions (such as cooking, showering, laundry) also have
an impact on the relative humidity within your home and hence on
your comfort.
Studies have shown that wintertime operation at 68 ° F / 60%
Relative Humidity provides the same level of occupant comfort as
does 72 ° F / 30% Relative Humidity; subsequently lower utility
bills also results with the addition of moisture to your home.
Automatic, computer controlled humidifiers can control the right
humidity levels in your home, providing enough moisture for a healthy
comfortable home and within the limits to prevent window and cold
surface condensation.
Dehumidification
High moisture levels result in occupant discomfort and annoyances
and possibly serious health issues as they relate to bacteria, viruses,
fungi, and mites allergic rhinitis and asthma, and chemical interactions.
Studies show that summertime operation at 78 ° F / 30% Relative
Humidity provides the same level of occupant comfort as does 74 ° F
/ 70% Relative Humidity. This lower humidity level will provide increased
comfort, lower utility bills and less risk of the above health issues
associated with high humidity.
Your air conditioning system and/or stand-alone dehumidifier are
designed to remove moisture from the air in your home. In humid areas
of the country however, your air conditioner or dehumidifier may
not be capable of lowering the levels below 60% Relative Humidity.
In such cases, your contractor may suggest alternative equipment
and control strategies that include staging, by-pass, reheat or whole
house ventilation/dehumidification approaches. Such systems can provide
real comfort and greatly reduce health issues associated with high
humidity.
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