Next, you need to focus on the most important part of your humidor: the humidifier.
Checking the humidity levels of your humidor is not a complicated task. You rely on the readings of the hygrometer to give you an idea of the balance of the indoor environment. If your humidifier is a standard one, use the manual and refill it or replace the components according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. If you are using a packet humidifier, replace it according to your manufacturer’s instructions.
The hygrometer is the main component of your humidor, and it should be calibrated every few months. There are a few easy DIY methods, but we recommend using a calibration kit to get the best results.
The most common method of checking the humidity levels of a humidor is through the use of an activation solution. This solution is a combination of propylene glycol and distilled water. The POG helps to absorb excess humidity and maintains the proper RH levels in the environment. It is recommended to treat the humidifier about once to three months, depending on the humidity extremes in your area.
It’s not a difficult task to check the humidity levels in your humidor. Rely on your hygrometer and make sure it’s calibrated. If you have a standard humidifier, rely on the manual and refill or replace the components as recommended. Replace packet humidification as needed and recommended by the manufacturer.
Your humidor seal is one of the most important parts of your humidor. Without it, you risk losing humidity, drying out your cigars, or allowing excess moisture to build up in your humidor, which can lead to mold or worse. A faulty humidor seal is the number one enemy of your cigar collection.
Before we go after the seal, make sure you have a calibrated hygrometer. If it’s off, we’ll proceed with the “whoosh test”. Open your humidor, then close it. Did you feel a little air escape? Did you hear a “whoosh”? If not, you may have a gap in your humidor seal. It should never close like your grandmother’s screen back door.
If your seal is broken have it repaired according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Make sure your humidor is in a cool and dry place to prevent mold growth. Secondly, keep your humidor away from direct sunlight. If you overheat your humidor, the humidity will rise along with the temperature, and you run the risk of mold, damaging fungus, and tobacco beetle infestations. Lastly, make sure when you put your new cigars into the box, you don’t block your humidifier vents.
Maahir offers a wide selection of humidors repair and maintenance service with our full warranty at your doorsteps.
Should your humidor need repairs we are here to assist you every step of the way. Our dedication to our customers never stops, even after the sale.
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