Hot weather can be insufferable, but dealing with hot weather and high humidity is even worse. Besides being uncomfortable, having humidity in your home can harm your health by resulting in mold and mildew. Fortunately, there are ways around this problem. Here are 6 ways to get rid of the humidity in your home.
Run the Air Conditioning to Reduce Humidity in Your Home
Air conditioners not only cool your home down but also dry out the air. Change the filter when necessary so that it continues working efficiently.
Use a Dehumidifier
Choose between a portable dehumidifier or a whole-home dehumidifier, depending on how extensive your humidity problem is. Dehumidifiers help to get rid of moisture in the air without having to cool your entire house. This prevents you from using your air conditioner as often and running up the energy bill.
Use Exhaust Fans
Most people have exhaust fans in both their kitchen and their bathroom. These fans help pull some of the humidity out of the air. Turn on the exhaust fans every time you cook or take a shower and leave them running for a few minutes once you are finished. If you do not have exhaust fans, crack a window.
Take Shorter, Cooler Showers
Even when you use your exhaust fan, hot showers produce a lot of humidity. The longer the shower takes, the more humidity accumulates. This humidity can build up and spread into other areas of your home. Turn your water temperature down even just a few degrees to make a difference.
Keep Your Gutters Clean
Gutters may be on the exterior of the house, but they play a big part in the humidity levels inside of your home. Clean gutters allow water to move away from your home so that it does not seep inside and cause bigger problems. If water seeps into the basement or crawlspace, it can make the rest of the home humid. Fortunately, cleaning gutters is easy to do on your own.
Fix Leaking Pipes to Reduce Humidity in Your Home
Leaking pipes add moisture to the air and increase the humidity. Fixing the leak and insulate the pipes to reduce condensation and moisture build-up. This not only decreases humidity in your home, but it also prevents water damage that would require more repairs.
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