Got a new humidifier. What humidity to set it for?

[Eug]

Got a new humidifier today, but it doesn't give any recommended settings for humidity.

I had set it for 60% but it still seems a tad dry in here. Now it's working toward 65%.

Any preferences?

 

[oLLie]

Set it to Cancun. Only reason I say Cancun is because we went there on a senior trip right after HS. DAYAM was it humid.

Ollie

 

[Eug]

Hmmm... No Cancun setting on this thing. Should I take it back?

 

[Squisher]

I thought humidifiers were for when it isn't humid enough in the winter time. Himidity can get down below 20% in the winter and to make you feel comfortable and not have nose bleeds you should get humidity up to 30-45%. Anything over that and you can cause structural damage to your house(in the winter).

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

I like it around 40-50%. To make sure it's working properly get a hydrometer (humidity meter) the cheap ones (w/metal coil) don't cost very much.

 

[jthsmak]

keep it around 90-95% and place it near any peltiers in the room.

 

[cipher00]

I think Squisher is right; at least, that's what the heating guy told me when he put one in.

 

[Raspewtin]

can someone explain why you would want to add humidity (besides the heating issues)?