Whether you need a humidifier depends not only on how the air feels, but especially on a few concrete signs you can recognize in and around your home.
First, measure the humidity
A healthy relative humidity in the home is usually between 40 and 60 percent. With a simple hygrometer, often available for just a few euros, you can measure the situation in your home within a few minutes. If the value consistently stays below 30 to 35 percent, especially during the heating season, that is a clear sign.
Signs that indicate air that is too dry
- Your skin, lips, or eyes often feel dry or irritated
- You have a dry throat or nose in the morning, without having a cold
- You notice much more static electricity than usual
- Wooden floors, furniture, or instruments creak, shrink, or develop small cracks
- Indoor plants dry out faster than you would expect
The more of these signs you recognize, the greater the chance that a humidifier will make a difference.
In which situations does this occur more often?
Dry air is primarily a winter problem. As soon as the heating turns on without moisture being added, the relative humidity often drops significantly, even though the room feels warm and comfortable in terms of temperature. Well-insulated, modern homes are more susceptible to this than older, drafty houses. A room with a wood stove or a lot of electronics that emit heat also dries out faster.
Try the simple steps first, then an appliance
Before you buy a humidifier, it is worth looking at small adjustments first: turn the thermostat down a degree, get more houseplants, dry laundry indoors occasionally, or leave the bathroom door open after showering. If that does not help enough and the complaints keep coming back, a humidifier is a logical next step.
Please note: Dynter does not sell humidifiers
We want to be honest about this: Dynter focuses on air purifiers, dehumidifiers, fans, air coolers, and heaters, but does not have a humidifier in its range. Are you unsure which appliance you need? If you are actually dealing with too high humidity, mold, or condensation, we can help with our AirPure DH251 dehumidifier. See the full range at dynter.eu.