Do you have humidity issues in your home? If so, you’re not alone. Georgia summers can be extremely muggy, and unless certain measures for reducing humidity are taken, you could end up with excess moisture in the air inside your house. If left unaddressed, it could negatively impact your comfort levels and health, as well as damage your home. Read on to learn how to determine whether you have a humidity problem and how to reduce indoor humidity levels.

Signs That You Need to Reduce Indoor Humidity

When your home has become physically uncomfortable, it’s obvious that you’re struggling with humidity issues. In other instances, though, the signs might not be as obvious. Even if you can’t feel the excess moisture, it can cause serious issues. Be aware of any water stains, mold or mildew growth on walls and ceilings, as well as musty odors. Water condensation on windows can also be a key indicator. Even allergies can indicate humidity troubles.

Tips for Reducing Indoor Humidity 

Try these suggestions for reducing humidity levels within your home:

• Adjust fan settings: Is your fan constantly set to “on”? If so, air is being blown across a wet coil when the condenser cycles off. This will re-humidify your house.
• Vent outdoors: If you don’t already use bathroom and kitchen vents, they should be installed. All vents, including dryer vents, should vent to the outdoors.
• Use dehumidifiers: Dehumidifiers are helpful for reducing excess moisture in problem areas.
• Seal leaks: Sealing air leaks and leaky ducts will help lower humidity levels throughout the whole home.
• Make upgrades: Those with serious humidity problems might want to consider investing in a new air conditioning system with a variable-speed air handler. When choosing a new system, make sure your HVAC contractor properly sizes it for cooling and humidity control. You might also want to think about installing a whole-house dehumidifier.

For more practical tips and advice on reducing humidity in your home, contact the professionals at Powers Heating and Air. We offer home comfort solutions to residents of Peachtree City and the surrounding areas.

Our goal is to help educate our customers in Peachtree City, Georgia and surrounding areas about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).

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