"Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. Potential Cold Weather Problems Adam Kern, Owner Official Heating & Cooling Many homeowners are aware of the most common precautions to take to protect your home from sub-zero temperatures. But there is one problem that can develop and most people have no idea what it is. The problem is water marks on your ceilings or exterior walls. The more the temperature drops, the greater the chances of getting wet spots on your drywall ceilings or exterior walls. The culprit is usually moisture. The first thing to do is to turn down your humidistat to 20-25%, or turn it off until the outside temperatures are above 25-30° F. If there are any gaps with the insulation that could also be a contributing factor. You should check any problem areas in the attic to make sure that the insulation is not the issue. Humidity is crucial for a comfortable home but when we encounter sub-zero tem- peratures it can cause problems. You should always pay attention to the humidity level in the home and outside temperatures. The colder it gets, the less humidity you need. If you have any HVAC questions, call 800-350-HVAC (4822) or email adam@officialhvac.com Bella says: Remove allergens, destroy viruses including COVID-19, control humidity and eliminate odors and dust with Indoor Air Quality Solutions from Official! OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com FACTORY PRES DEALER NATE Carrier 4 Time BBB Honoree A+ "Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. Potential Cold Weather Problems Adam Kern, Owner Official Heating & Cooling Many homeowners are aware of the most common precautions to take to protect your home from sub-zero temperatures. But there is one problem that can develop and most people have no idea what it is. The problem is water marks on your ceilings or exterior walls. The more the temperature drops, the greater the chances of getting wet spots on your drywall ceilings or exterior walls. The culprit is usually moisture. The first thing to do is to turn down your humidistat to 20-25%, or turn it off until the outside temperatures are above 25-30° F. If there are any gaps with the insulation that could also be a contributing factor. You should check any problem areas in the attic to make sure that the insulation is not the issue. Humidity is crucial for a comfortable home but when we encounter sub-zero tem- peratures it can cause problems. You should always pay attention to the humidity level in the home and outside temperatures. The colder it gets, the less humidity you need. If you have any HVAC questions, call 800-350-HVAC (4822) or email adam@officialhvac.com Bella says: Remove allergens, destroy viruses including COVID-19, control humidity and eliminate odors and dust with Indoor Air Quality Solutions from Official! OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com FACTORY PRES DEALER NATE Carrier 4 Time BBB Honoree A+