Hello everyone, in our living room of 40sqm (430 sq ft) plus a 15sqm (160 sq ft) open kitchen, the temperature is currently around 22°C (72°F) and the humidity level is between 30-40%. The underfloor heating is on, but not in the kitchen. We ventilate 2-3 times a day and do not have a mechanical ventilation system. What can we do to increase the humidity to around 50%? We already have plants, but what do you think about humidifiers? Is there one you would recommend or any other solutions? I mainly notice the dryness around my eyes.
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Minuk123456716 Apr 2020 12:40blaupuma schrieb:
Timber frame house? We have 25% humidity and a timber frame house with a comfort climate heating system. Is this something specific to timber frame houses?
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Minuk123456716 Apr 2020 12:43We have the same problem. You need to choose a humidifier that matches the size of the room. We have a small one that hardly seems to help. We also have one from Venta. My tip: check local online classifieds like eBay Kleinanzeigen. You’ll probably find good offers in your area as well.
Additionally, there are certain plants that can improve air quality. We got some of those too. You can regularly spray them, as the instructions on the packaging recommend. If you want, I can check what kind of plant it is.
Additionally, there are certain plants that can improve air quality. We got some of those too. You can regularly spray them, as the instructions on the packaging recommend. If you want, I can check what kind of plant it is.
Minuk1234567 schrieb:
We have 25% humidity and a timber frame house with a comfort climate heating system. Is this something specific to timber frame houses?No, this is something specific to comfort climate heating systems. The name is just a name in this case.M
Minuk123456716 Apr 2020 13:03Mycraft schrieb:
No, that is something specific to the comfort climate heating systems. The name here is actually just the name. Okay, that surprises me a lot. They are actually installed so often...D
Denk_Mal1916 Apr 2020 13:04Do you have a ventilation system in your house? In well-insulated and energy-efficient timber frame construction, it is basically a MUST! If not, congratulations anyway! A room humidity level of 30 to 40% is actually good for this. Levels above 50% are not necessary and already feel uncomfortably “stuffy.” You just need to make sure the values do not stay below 30% permanently.
To avoid this:
- No tilted window ventilation (which is also inefficient energy-wise)
- Morning shock ventilation (cross-ventilation) for about 15 to 20 minutes. Then close everything.
- Kitchen exhaust hood? Set it to a higher level while cooking and open the kitchen window during this time to allow fresh air intake.
- In the evening before going to bed, ventilate by shock ventilation again for 10 to 15 minutes.
Too much ventilation in dry weather (especially with cold air) brings dry air into the house, which then becomes even drier when heated.
To avoid this:
- No tilted window ventilation (which is also inefficient energy-wise)
- Morning shock ventilation (cross-ventilation) for about 15 to 20 minutes. Then close everything.
- Kitchen exhaust hood? Set it to a higher level while cooking and open the kitchen window during this time to allow fresh air intake.
- In the evening before going to bed, ventilate by shock ventilation again for 10 to 15 minutes.
Too much ventilation in dry weather (especially with cold air) brings dry air into the house, which then becomes even drier when heated.