Can an enthalpic heat exchanger increase humidity above optimal levels?
No, an enthalpic heat exchanger does not generate humidity by itself. It only transfers part of the moisture from the exhaust air back into the fresh supply air. If humidity in your home is too high, the cause lies elsewhere (e.g., insufficient ventilation, drying clothes indoors without venting, or residual construction moisture). The enthalpic exchanger helps balance humidity and prevents extreme fluctuations.