Humidity Control for Offices

Maintaining the right relative humidity in offices is often overlooked. Spaces cooled by air conditioning in summer and heated in winter can become too dry, harming employee health, lowering productivity and increasing sickness absence.

Recommended workplace humidity

The ideal range is 40–60% RH. If levels fall below 40%, staff may experience electrostatic shocks, dry eyes and throat, dehydration, and a higher risk of viral transmission.

Seasonal effects

Outdoor weather drives indoor humidity. In winter, colder air and increased heating dry the environment; levels can drop below 20% RH, creating discomfort and static on metal, plastic and paper surfaces. In summer, air conditioning also strips moisture, reducing humidity and raising energy costs.

AER1 Office Humidifier

The AER1 Office Humidifier introduces fine moisture without wetting, helping keep meeting rooms and open-plan areas comfortable and stable.

Smart control beats turning up the heat

The instinct in winter is to raise the thermostat, but this dries the air further and increases heating costs. Correct humidification makes rooms feel warmer and more comfortable at lower temperatures, and offsets the drying effect of air conditioning in summer.

Solutions for every office

• Centralised (in-duct) systems integrated with air handling, ventilation and AC for larger offices and multi-room buildings.

• Direct room humidifiers for smaller offices.

• Mobile humidifiers and air purifiers for flexible, targeted control.

All our systems deliver accurate, reliable humidity control and a cost-effective, comfortable working environment.

Signs your office humidity is too low

• Static electricity on surfaces and equipment

• Dry eyes, dry skin and sore throat

• Dehydration and headaches

• Coughs and colds spread easily

• Fatigue and lethargy, especially later in the day

Features

• Central in-duct humidification

• Direct room humidification options

• Accurate, automatic RH control

Benefits

• Warmer, more comfortable environment

• People feel more alert and focused

• Reduced heating and ventilation costs year-round

• Fewer sick days

• Higher productivity

• Less dry skin and eye irritation

For more information on Office Humidification Systems talk to Sealpump Engineering Ltd