How do I best maintain my humidor?
In this guide, we will discuss how to keep your cigar cabinet in optimal condition. Proper maintenance is essential to ensure the quality of your cigars. When a cigar cabinet is not properly maintained, your cigars are at risk of drying out or becoming moldy. We discuss the essential aspects of humidification, cleaning, calibration and inspection, distinguishing between active and passive humidification. In fact, we also sell electric humidors with active humidification by means of fans.
1. How should I maintain my cigar climate cabinet?
The maintenance of your cigar humidor depends on the type of humidification system. We make a distinction below between humidors with passive or with active humidification.
1.1 How should I maintain my cigar storage cabinet with passive humidification?
Passive humidification uses sponges, crystals or other materials that retain and slowly release moisture.
- Use only distilled water to prevent mineral deposits and mold growth.
- Check the humidifier weekly and refill as needed.
- Monitor humidity with an accurate hygrometer. The ideal humidity is between 68% and 72%.
- Periodically clean the inside of the cigar box with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
- Ventilate the cigar humidor by opening it regularly. With a Raching humidor with ammonia remover, regular ventilation of the cigar cabinet is not necessary.
1.2 How should I maintain my electric cigar storage with active humidification?
Active humidification uses fans to actively electrically regulate humidity.
- Fill the water tank only with distilled water and check the water level regularly if it is not displayed digitally
- Replace the membrane according to the manufacturer’s instructions every 3 months along with the distilled water for the Raching MA50 and C-series.
- Set the desired humidity level.
- Periodically clean the inside of the climate-controlled cigar cabinet with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
How often should I replace the distilled water and membrane in an electric cigar storage unit such as the Raching MA50 and Raching C-series with membrane? The distilled water should be checked periodically and refilled as needed. The membrane should be replaced every 3 months according to the manufacturer’s instructions. It is best to replace the distilled water at the same time on all models of electric cigar humidors by pumping it out. The water should always be completely replaced when the reservoir is contaminated.
2. Other Topics
In addition to the aforementioned aspects, there are other topics that are important for the maintenance of your cigar storage:
- Hygrometer calibration: Periodically check the accuracy of the hygrometer.
- Check the seal: Make sure the door or lid closes tightly to prevent air leakage.
- Temperature control: Keep your cigar storage in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
- Rotation of cigars: Rotate cigars regularly to ensure even humidification. In an electric humidor, it is sufficient to keep cigars in cigar boxes for long-term aging as much as possible.
By following these guidelines, you can extend the life of your cigars and enjoy an optimal smoking experience. For choosing the very best electric humidor, we recommend reading our ultimate guide recommended.