Humidity level in your house this winter

[Anonymous]

I would kill for 35%! Weve gotten as low as 10% or so but averaging around 15-20%. We get more on warmer days, around 30%. Have a whole house humidifier that doesn't seem to be doing much of anything. I've bought a plug in humidifier and Max I can get on colder days is still around 30%. The reading on our thermostat is usually 2-3% lower than a portable reading sometimes they match so I'm not sure which one is more accurate but close enough.

[Anonymous]

We have a whole house 220v steam and it's at 40%. You don't want too high because of condensation.

[Anonymous]

My thermostat says we’re currently at 20%. It’s in the only room in the house without a humidifier though, so I hope it’s a little lower than reality.

[Anonymous]

We have the same large humidifier that 2121 linked in his first link. It works great. This past week, it's maintained about 35%.

During normal winter days, it can do 45-50%.

I've been refilling it twice a day. It puts out a lot of water.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We have a whole house 220v steam and it's at 40%. You don't want too high because of condensation.

This. The only poster that makes sense with the response. The level of indoor humidity should be "balanced" with the outside ambient temp. On days like today (5-12 deg outside temps), you don't really want your indoor humidity level to be above 25%. If it is higher than 25% or so, then you will note condensation on your windows. But....that same moisture condenses within your walls leading to mold, mildew, rot, etc. Today's tighter homes tend to have higher levels of indoor humidity due to minimal air infiltration but that is not always a good thing.

[Anonymous]

Our very poorly insulated old house has been around 10% - 15% most of the time I see the digital hygrometer readout.

I suppose the skin on my legs is dry, but I have to be honest that it isn't really bothering me or my family. I know DH is bothered in the car (his contacts).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What temp do you keep your house? We keep our temp fairly low so the heater doesn't run as often.

Forced air throughout older home.
Day time and night: 64 degrees F.
We wear sweaters to stay warm and use wool blankets at night.
No problems with static electricity.
Use moistures especially on lips. Drink plenty of water.