With an average humidity rate of 74.2%, Alabama can feel like an overheated sauna outside during the summer months. Inside homes, the temperature situation is even worse, unless you take action against high humidity levels. What steps can you take to combat high humidity levels?
Get a Dehumidifier
Call a professional HVAC expert if you want a whole-house dehumidifier or visit the local home improvement store if you prefer a smaller, more portable unit. A dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air.
Use a Ventilation Fan
When showering, cooking food, or performing other activities that draw in added moisture, turn on the ventilation fan. If ventilation fans aren’t available, open a window until you can have them installed.
Call the Plumber
Minor leaks may not seem like a big deal when in reality, they’re drastically problematic. Repair leaks yourself or call out a plumber to handle the task, even the smaller, seemingly unimportant ones. Leaks contribute moisture to the air, which contributes to condensation and humidity problems.
Bid Farewell to House Plants
House plants could very well be a leading contributor to stuffy conditions and high humidity levels in the house. Move your house plants outside if humidity issues become problematic.
Open the Windows
Remember that Downy commercial showing clothes hanging on the line, gently tousling in the wind? Act out this scene at your own home. Open the windows to let in the fresh air and let out dry, humid air. You’ll not only freshen the air in the house and reduce humidity levels but also improve your indoor air quality!
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