Humidity should ideally be kept between 40-50% year around to maximize comfort in a home. However, in warmer climates during the summer, humidity can creep above 50%. Similarly, during winter or in cooler climates, humidity can fall well below 40%. This dry air can cause sinus issues, wood creaking and electric shocks.
HVAC equipment with two or more heating and cooling stages help combat this. In the summer months an air conditioner compressor runs at slower speeds (or “stages”), this helps reduce humidity. In the winter months, a furnace running at slower speeds helps keep humidity higher.
Contact your local qualified HVAC contractor for more details and enjoy the rest of your summer!
Craig Sopo 