How Humidity Can Damage Your House
The humidity in your home is simply a way to express how much moisture is in the air compared to its maximum capacity. In warmer temperatures, the air can hold more water. So when you turn up the heat in your home, the air can maintain more humidity than when it is cooler. Things that […]
Benefits Of Whole Home Dehumidifier
Anyone who lives in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region in the summertime knows that adding humidity to the outside temperature decreases your comfort level. The same outdoor temperature, but at a higher humidity level, feels more oppressive and sticky because of the high moisture content of the air. And the same issue can occur inside your […]
Low Humidity? Here’s How to Fix It.
Your hair is standing on end, your skin is dry, you’re getting nosebleeds, you’re developing a chronic cough, and every time you touch anything, you get a painful electric shock. It’s winter—and in Minnesota that means the air is DRY. Low humidity is a problem that can occur at any time of year, but many […]
Humidity Control in Your Home
Now that you know what makes humidity tick, it’s time to use our nerdy science powers for good. Environmental control good. We’re basically like mutants. With slightly less impressive powers. Controlling the humidity inside your home is actually pretty simple, once you know how humidity works. A few very common sources account for almost every home’s humidity problems. The […]
Fight Outdoor Allergies with Clean Indoor Air
Outdoor allergy season is in bloom! Nasal allergies affect about 50 million people in the United States. With pollen and other allergens floating around outside, it’s vital to have clean indoor air. Not only do people with allergies seek refuge inside to escape from allergens, the average American spends 9 out of 10 hours indoors, so it’s […]
TOP HEATING AND COOLING BLOGS OF ALL TIME
Looking for the best heating and cooling blogs? Blue Ox Heating & Air is bringing back some of our most successful posts by popular demand! Below are the top heating and cooling blogs ever published by Blue Ox. 10 Benefits to Using a Dehumidifier Without a doubt, too little moisture in the air can be […]
WHAT IS HUMIDITY AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
We don’t see it happening, but under almost all normal atmospheric conditions, some volume of a mass of water evaporates and condenses in a constant cycle. Water rises and disperses into the surrounding air as the gaseous water vapor when water evaporates. Humidity is the presence of water vapor in the atmosphere. The more water […]
10 Benefits to Using a Dehumidifier
There’s no doubt that undue moisture in the air can be uncomfortable. And, humidity levels that are too high can present dangers to you and your home that go beyond discomfort. Mold and mildew can form and cause structural damage to your home. If not kept under control, these dangers could grow out of control. Here’s […]
