Too much indoor humidity is typically caused by a lack of outside air: the home is very "tight," which tends to be an issue with newer homes. Signs of this are:
- Condensation on glass
- Condensation on window frames, which could damage and lead to mold growth
- Mold growth on walls in closets and exterior walls (in severe cases)
Conversely, many older homes suffer from too little humidity, causing static, dry skin, comfort issues and wood shrinkage. Adding a central humidifier may or may not solve this, and is truly just addressing the symptom instead of the problem. The reason for low humidity is the leakage rate of the home; it is too leaky. Air sealing these homes will reduce the leakage rate and the dry, cold air from entering the home, resulting in greater indoor air quality and overall comfort!
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