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Does this increase the risk of mold growing in external walls and around windows during winter?
by mleonhard 6y ago
Does this increase the risk of mold growing in external walls and around windows during winter?
- falcolas 6y agoNot in my experience. You'd have to get to the point of condensation to risk mold growth, and that doesn't usually occur until above 60% humidity. We aim for 45%, and haven't had one issue (due to the humidifier - a pinhole leak in our faucet hose was another matter -_-)
- repiret 6y agoI live in an exceptionally dry area - I'm taking the humidity from too-low-to-register-on-the-hygrometer to 30%RH - so there's no material mold risk either around the windows or in the HVAC ducting.
- sjg007 6y agoYes. You have to install an outside temp sensor or use an Ecobee smart thermostat. That and check the windows for condensation.