by Chip | Sep 12, 2023 | Humidity
High humidity can make you feel much warmer than you should. When the air is dry, sweat evaporates on skin, and as a breeze passes over it, the sweat evaporates and leaves a cooling effect. But when the air is damp, this cooling effect is negated. The dampness does...
by Chip | Feb 2, 2023 | Humidity
Is winter humidity an issue in your home? While indoor humidity levels can be too much in summer, indoor humidity in winter is usually a matter of too little. It’s a natural fact of physics that warm air holds water vapor more efficiently than chilly air....
by Chip | Aug 9, 2022 | Humidity
Indianapolis homeowners have good reason to be concerned about mold. Our summers are warm and humid, and if you don’t take care, mold could make itself right at home and colonize. Once that happens, you’ll be faced with having to eliminate mold....
by Chip | Mar 2, 2021 | Humidity
Indiana can get pretty humid. Your HVAC system dehumidifies the air to make things more comfortable, but if you’re not careful, it can push things too far the other way, so your home gets too dry. What’s the normal humidity level in a home? How do you get...
by Chip | Oct 22, 2019 | Humidity
Indianapolis, like most of the Midwest, tends to be humid, and so do our homes. For most of us, higher levels of humidity in the summer can translate to discomfort, and the need to turn the air conditioner down to feel cooler. In the winter, conditions may feel a bit...
by Chip | Mar 15, 2018 | Humidity
We’re still likely due for more winter weather this heating season, but if you’re like most Indianans, you’re already dreaming of spring and warmer temperatures. But maybe along with the thought of balmier weather, you’re remembering that...