How do I Control the Humidity in My Home This Winter? Humidity could be a problem in your home during the winter months. Below are some tips that can help you control this.
- By raising the temperature in your home, you can decrease relative humidity. The downside to this is the cost of extra energy.
- Opening the blinds and the curtains can help let out some air that may be moisture laden.
- Turn on your exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathrooms to help eliminate moisture. Leaving them on for a little extra time will help.
- Your celling fans can also help with moisture by keeping the air circulating.
- May sure that all your appliances have the proper ventilation where needed.
- Regulate your level of humidity percentage in your home.
- Fix any leaks that may be causing water to get into your home that can create a moisture problem.
- If you have a crawl space putting a vapor barrier can help prevent moisture from coming from the ground.
Humidifiers can help but can have some negative effects as well. They need to be cleaned regularly to avoid problems that can occur. Too much humidified air can cause an excess of humidity.
Here in South Alabama, it is good to keep your level of humidity between 40 and 60 percent year-round, this will ensure that you have no moisture issues in your home and under your home if you have a subfloor. This will help avoid any condensation issues.
We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning hope this information was helpful as you deal with humidity this winter.
We have been serving the Mobile, Semmes, Theodore, Daphne, Fairhope, Silverhill, Foley, Robertsdale, Loxley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and surrounding areas in South Alabama since 1997. We are in our second generation of ownership with trained technicians that are always friendly and courteous. Please call us at 251 272-5900 if we can help you with any HVAC system needs. Also, you can check out our website at https://www.callaction.net to learn about us and all the services we offer as well as some informative blogs that you may find interesting.
