

The more water vapor in the air, the less room there is for more to be added. The same is true of water vapor in the air. But if the bowl is full of porridge, there is a good chance it will spill over the side. If there is a small amount of porridge in the bowl, you can add more. Think back to Goldilocks’ porridge (a fancy name for oatmeal!). The temperature you feel has a lot to do with how much moisture, or water vapor, is in the air. However, if the indoor humidity level remains high, you could still feel uncomfortably damp despite a cooler temperature. While the main job of the air conditioner or heat pump is to condition the air to a set temperature, these comfort-creating pieces of equipment may lower the indoor humidity level as a by-product of the cooling process. When it comes to humidity, the Department of Energy suggests that your air conditioner or heat pump may make an indoor space more comfortable in hot, humid climates. Most people appreciate when temperatures, especially indoor temperatures, are “just right.” Humidity control of your home’s indoor air is essential to ensuring that the temperature you set on the thermostat or control system is ‘just right’ for you and your family.

In the popular children’s story, Goldilocks quickly realized that too hot or too cold is not a good thing.
