Hoping someone has been through this problem before. Seems there is alot of good "non-fishing" info on here..
We have had a number of problems with humidity in our home, to the extent that in the winter, our windows are constantly dripping water. Running multiple dehumidifiers helps, but there is still moisture, causing mould on the windows. Humidity in the house was about 57-58%.
Our doctor was concerned about the air quality in our house, and suggested we do something about it as the kids allergies were really acting up.
After discussing with many people, we decided to get an HRV installed. About $1800 later we were in business. The problem is, the way they set up the HRV, it runs 24/7, including the furnace fans. This dried up the windows good, but now the house feels way too dry! (RH was measured @50%). We turned off the HRV and called the installer. They suggested we get a hygrometer that works with the HRV to keep the humidity at the preffered level. Another $100 and it was done.
So I set the humidity around 55%, and it seems to keep it stable. However then when we had a cold night I noticed the windows full of water again. So I turned it down to 52%. Seems to be drying the windows again. Then last night my wife wakes up in the middle of the night with a nosebleed...I turn up a little but the house still feels dry.
I did some reading and its suggested to keep your house between 35 - 50%. If we keep the house any lower we will shrivel up! Anyone have ideas...im out of them..