What is a healthy and safe humidity level that I should try to keep my house at?
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In the winter it is 30 to 40 percent in cold climates. During the summer, indoor humidity levels should be kept below about 65 percent to minimize the potential for mold growth and below about 50 percent to minimize dust mites.
See this article for some more great information on humidity levels: Keep Your Home Healthy
answered Jul 28, 2010 at 19:43
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7Cannot stress how important it is to be under the mold cut-off! (60-65%) Commented Jan 5, 2011 at 21:09
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Aforementioned article in PDF: ag.ndsu.edu/homemoisture/documents/pdf/homehealthy-lesson.pdf– 3rdpartyCommented Feb 1, 2013 at 20:41