4 Ways to Lower Humidity in The Home

If you allow an extensive amount of moisture to enter your home you could soon be facing a number of problems. Nasty problems like mold and mildew thrive in damp conditions, and there’s the danger of other kinds of moisture-related damage as well.

How to Reduce Humidity in Your Home

How are a few tips on how you can cut levels of humidity within your home.

Improve ventilation

Moisture doesn’t actually ‘want’ to be in your home. It actually ‘wants’ to be out in the open air. However, the only way it can get into the open air is if you give it a way of getting there.

Areas such as your kitchen or bathroom are prone to a lot of moisture, so try and install exhaust or extractor fans, and make sure they are on during cooking and while (and after) you’re taking a shower.

Replace your windows

If your windows are old, then the chances are likely that moisture is building up within your home because they are inefficient. Modern windows are not only energy-efficient, they also come in a number of aesthetically-pleasing options. Replacing your windows need not necessarily come with the reduction in your home’s good looks.

Use a dehumidifier

The quickest and easiest way of getting rid of humidity within your home is to invest in a dehumidifier. A dehumidifier works by sucking in moist air and running it though an evaporator and a condenser. Water is removed from the air and condensed, and the moisture-free air is released back into the room. There are several types of dehumidifiers, so make sure you take advice concerning which kind is the right one for your home before purchasing one.

Reduce the number of plants you have

Having house plants within your home certainly broadens the appeal of your interior, but if you go over the top and try and turn your living spaces into mini jungles, you could be heading for issues. As part of their living processes plants release moisture into the air, which will add to your home’s overall humidity. If you do have plants make sure you do not overwater them, as this can make matters worse for both the plants and your home!

If you are seeking to improve your air conditioning system, or to improve the standards within your home so that humidity is less of a problem, then our team at Ideal Conditions can help. We can be contacted by phone at 904-379-8762, or by using the online contact form that’s available on our website.