How to Control Your Home’s Humidity

One of the worst things to deal with as a homeowner in the summer is excessive humidity. It can make you feel hot and uncomfortable while making it nearly impossible to fall asleep at night. But there’s more at stake than just your family’s comfort. Did you know that high humidity could be causing damage to your home? In this blog, we’ll reveal the best steps on how to dehumidify a house.

Signs of High Humidity in Your Home

Most people can tell it’s humid in their home simply by how much they’re sweating and how uncomfortable they feel, but what causes humidity? And if you want to know exact numbers, you need to buy a measurement device known as a hygrometer. This tool monitors moisture levels in the home. If you discover that your home’s humidity levels are higher than 50%, it’s time to take action.

Benefits of Good Home Humidity Levels

Lower humidity levels in a home have been known to provide better air quality as pollution and toxins from the outside will not linger as much. And if your home is not humid enough, it can lead to issues with dry skin, nose bleeds and those incredibly annoying static shocks you get from touching a door knob.

Steps to Lowering Humidity in Your Home

So, how do you lower humidity in your home? Here are a few methods you can try:

Dehumidifiers: These machines pull moisture out of the air. Set the desired humidity in the home and let the dehumidifier take care of the rest.
Ventilation: Ensure that you’re using your bathrooms’ and kitchens’ ventilation and exhaust fans to remove excess moisture from the air in your home.
Air Conditioning: AC units or central air units hooked up to your HVAC system not only keep you cool in the summer, but they reduce humidity in the air. Ensure that you consult an expert technician to get the right AC size for your home.

How to Combat Humidity Indoors

Want to reduce the humidity levels inside your home? Try these tips:

Remove carpets and replace them with hardwood, tile or laminate flooring
Insulate pipes so they don’t collect condensation and drip on nearby surfaces
Line windows with plastic film in the winter to remove condensation and moisture
Ensure there is a layer of vapour barrier or plastic between the insulation/outside walls and your drywall
Make sure that your AC system is the correct size for your house

Combating Humidity Outdoors

It’s also possible to lower your humidity levels outside the home if you follow these steps:

Make sure all water collected in your gutters and drainage ditches flows away from your home
Regularly clean your gutters so water can drain properly from the roof
Waterproof your foundation so excessive moisture can’t leak into the basement

Contact Us

The friendly and professional technicians at One Stop HVAC are standing by to help you create the perfect environment inside and outside your home. Contact us today for a free consultation to address all of your humidity level concerns.

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