Hey everyone! I'm trying to manage the humidity levels in my kids' bedroom and it's proving a bit tricky. Ideally, I know it should be between 40%-60%, but right now it's sitting between 65-67% at night. This is in the summer in Canada and the room is 10ft x 11ft with the door closed at night. I have a 5000 BTU mini-split AC unit, but it doesn't seem effective enough, especially since there's no air exchanger trap in the room. A small dehumidifier I bought isn't helping much either. I really want to avoid expensive upgrades or solutions, so I'm curious how concerning this level of humidity is for both the house itself and the health of my kids. I'm open to any other suggestions except opening the door at night or improving the air exchanger. Thanks for your insights!
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Your mini-split might be oversized for that room, which means it's not running long enough to properly dehumidify. Ideally, you want it to run at lower BTU to maintain constant conditions. As for mold, that depends on the temp—if you're around 20°C, you should be good, but if it's closer to 25°C, there's a higher risk. Just keep it cool!
67% is definitely on the high side, and it can promote mold growth, which isn't great for health. But it's tough to say without knowing the room's temperature. To help combat this, consider investing in a mini dehumidifier, but make sure to clean it regularly to avoid mold buildup. Overall, monitor the situation, and only take action if you notice negative effects.
Honestly, I wouldn't stress about it too much. I grew up in a house without AC where the humidity often hit around 80% and we were completely fine. Plenty of places around the world regularly deal with higher humidity without any issues, so I think your kids will be okay too!
Exactly! Our grandparents survived perfectly well without AC or high-tech dehumidifiers. Just keep an eye on things, and they should be fine.
Good point on the dehumidifier maintenance! If you don’t clean it often, it can end up doing more harm than good. Just stay vigilant and see how things go.