The Relationship of Relative Humidity

Winter is upon us and the chilly temperatures are forcing us to retreat inside for warmth. Unfortunately, as we raise the temperature on our thermostat, we also remove moisture from the indoor air, thereby lowering the relative humidity (RH) of our home. Low relative humidity and airborne viruses can affect transmission rates of COVID-19, influenza, and the common cold.

Keep your home’s relative humidity between 40-60%

ASHRAE and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend keeping the relative humidity in your home between 40-60%.

Aprilaire humidifiers and relative humidity

An AprilAir Whole Home Humidifier can help reduce the rate of airborne virus transmission by adding moisture to the air in your home. Keeping the humidity in your home between 40-60% will help reduce the negative effects of dry indoor air such as dry skin, chapped lips, and sore throat.

It will also help protect your home’s furniture which may crack in the dry air. We have different humidifiers to keep your room properly moisturized depending on the need. Each humidifier is made and designed in the USA and comes with a 5-year warranty. Additionally, you don’t have to empty the water tray as you would with a portable unit.

Maintain relative humidity and low transmission rate of airborne viruses

Contact a healthy air professional in your area to find the right AprilAire Whole House Humidifier for your home and to inquire about the AprilAire Healthy Air System®, learn more about relative humidity and the effects of airborne viruses.

The Relationship of Relative Humidity