A hot and humid home is extremely uncomfortable, and your home energy bills can skyrocket due to an underperforming HVAC system.
High humidity levels make normally comfortable temperatures in the low 70’s feel uncomfortably hot and sticky.
Technology in newer air conditioning systems allow you to monitor humidity levels in every room of your home and feel cool and comfortable. Maintaining a humidity level of 40-50%, will allow you to save money on your utility bills each month. Checking crawlspaces to make sure they are well ventilated, using exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens, and venting your clothes dryer to the outside will reduce moisture and humidity inside of your home. Running a dehumidifier in your home may also benefit you. Some air conditioning systems may have a dehumidifier built into it as well. Make sure you set your AC fan to automatic instead of keeping it in the “on” position. When a fan is set to “on”, it re-humidifies the space by blowing air over a wet coil when the condenser cycles off. Some house plants such as boston ferns, can help with humidity at home by absorbing moisture in the air. Just by doing these few things, you can drastically decrease the amount of moisture and humidity in your home and save yourself money on your home energy bill as well.