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Reasons for Increased Humidity and How to Regulate It

Part of the function of a house is to keep you comfortable and away from the outside changing weather. Therefore, when there is a lot of humidity indoors, your stay becomes uncomfortable. This situation can be due to various factors such as weather changes, daily activities like cooking, and your ventilation and HVAC systems. Humid rooms feel very musty and make people sweaty and the air smelly. You may also notice excessive condensation on windows and increased allergic reactions. However, when you work with the experts to help keep indoor air quality at optimum, you can solve the issue and enjoy comfort. Have a look at some of the common causes of increased humidity. 

Malfunctioning HVAC Units and Ventilation

When your HVAC units are not working optimally, you will have increased moisture in the home. This mostly happens when a blockage in the tubes limits the proper flow of steam. However, with the help of our team at Air Creation Heating & Cooling, you can resolve this problem and enjoy unit efficiency. 

External Weather Changes and Climatic Conditions

The temperatures and humidity levels in the home usually change depending on the weather outside. In most cases, humidity increases during wet months and summer, especially if you live near a water body. Some areas are also more humid than others, thus making the residents endure more humidity indoors. 

However, you can resolve this by investing in a dehumidifier that helps eliminate excessive moisture. Depending on your pocket and needs, you can get one for the entire house or for a specific room. You can also call our expert to check your insulation. When your home has complete insulation, you will have perfect control over your temperature and moisture level. 

Routine Activities

Activities like cooking or taking a hot shower can significantly increase the house’s moisture level. If your home has perfect insulation to prevent losing the internal air, you may experience more sweating and condensation on your windows after an extensive time in the kitchen. The best remedy for this is opening the window to increase ventilation. However, this should not be long since it may cause the HVAC unit to work harder to regulate the temperature. 

Judah Byman

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