Hello,
we have a nice living room with a fireplace, but when we heat the room, the air becomes very dry. You can tell by the dry nose, which I find quite uncomfortable. What can be done to increase the humidity in the air?
we have a nice living room with a fireplace, but when we heat the room, the air becomes very dry. You can tell by the dry nose, which I find quite uncomfortable. What can be done to increase the humidity in the air?
M
MODERATOR7 Jul 2010 19:57Hello everyone,
dry indoor air will become a common issue as legal requirements for ventilation systems, especially mechanical ventilation, continue to increase.
There are already systems with integrated humidifiers, but experts disagree about the risk of indoor air contamination with mold and similar problems. Technicians say, "As long as filters and humidifiers are regularly maintained, there is no problem." Building biologists and medical professionals tend to see a higher risk of mold development. There are experiences supporting both views.
Personally, I am not a fan of mechanical ventilation systems; we will see what future technology brings.
dry indoor air will become a common issue as legal requirements for ventilation systems, especially mechanical ventilation, continue to increase.
There are already systems with integrated humidifiers, but experts disagree about the risk of indoor air contamination with mold and similar problems. Technicians say, "As long as filters and humidifiers are regularly maintained, there is no problem." Building biologists and medical professionals tend to see a higher risk of mold development. There are experiences supporting both views.
Personally, I am not a fan of mechanical ventilation systems; we will see what future technology brings.
D
Dämmunsinn-118 Oct 2010 19:38bauer3 schrieb:
@Dämmunsinn: You want dry air? Ideally with 0% or what?Hello
Sorry, but that would actually be best for us humans.
H
Handwerker-116 Nov 2010 12:32Especially when buying humidifiers, I would recommend choosing tested products to avoid purchasing devices that spread bacteria.
What I am simply curious about is why mold growth is supposed to occur.
What I am simply curious about is why mold growth is supposed to occur.
M
MODERATOR16 Nov 2010 16:04Hello craftsmen,
Did I understand correctly that you are interested in why mold can develop in ventilation systems with humidifiers or in humidifiers themselves?
Here is the reason:
Indoor air contains a variety of tiny particles, including microorganisms, fibers, skin flakes, bacteria, and mold spores. Most of these particles are produced inside the house, while others enter through ventilation processes.
Mold fungi, which are abundant in and around the house, therefore have plenty of opportunities to settle and grow.
Harmful mold infestations occur whenever there is excess moisture involved; for example, damp pads in air humidifiers/filters that are not regularly replaced, stagnant water in humidifiers; horizontal ductwork carrying moist or humidified air can become a perfect habitat for mold when not properly maintained (the same applies to filters in ventilation systems).
In short, poorly maintained humidifiers and/or ventilation systems with humidification create an ideal moist and warm environment with sufficient nutrients for mold growth.
Did I understand correctly that you are interested in why mold can develop in ventilation systems with humidifiers or in humidifiers themselves?
Here is the reason:
Indoor air contains a variety of tiny particles, including microorganisms, fibers, skin flakes, bacteria, and mold spores. Most of these particles are produced inside the house, while others enter through ventilation processes.
Mold fungi, which are abundant in and around the house, therefore have plenty of opportunities to settle and grow.
Harmful mold infestations occur whenever there is excess moisture involved; for example, damp pads in air humidifiers/filters that are not regularly replaced, stagnant water in humidifiers; horizontal ductwork carrying moist or humidified air can become a perfect habitat for mold when not properly maintained (the same applies to filters in ventilation systems).
In short, poorly maintained humidifiers and/or ventilation systems with humidification create an ideal moist and warm environment with sufficient nutrients for mold growth.
D
Dämmunsinn-129 Dec 2010 12:05Hello everyone,
Now we have wonderfully cold and dry air outside, right? Does that bother anyone? No, we can breathe wonderfully now, can't we? And when we go inside our houses, do we start breathing worse again? (dry?)
Do you notice that?
Kind regards
dämmunsinn
Now we have wonderfully cold and dry air outside, right? Does that bother anyone? No, we can breathe wonderfully now, can't we? And when we go inside our houses, do we start breathing worse again? (dry?)
Do you notice that?
Kind regards
dämmunsinn
M
Martin34-129 Dec 2010 16:01I am a supporter of natural ventilation methods – they work best. 🙂
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