Managing high humidity levels during the summer in the South is essential for maintaining a home environment and safeguarding your health. This article will highlight four strategies for controlling humidity levels.

1) Use a Dehumidifier in Spaces with High Humidity: A dehumidifier is a device that helps extract moisture from the air and works best in spaces where humidity levels are at their peak, like basements and bathrooms. When selecting a dehumidifier, ensure it suits the size of the room. Regularly cleaning or replacing the filter is crucial to maintaining its efficiency.

2) Improve Air Circulation and Ventilation in Your House: Ventilation helps in lowering humidity by forcing humid air to escape while allowing fresh air to come in. Installing ceiling fans in bedrooms, exhaust fans in the kitchen, and bathroom exhaust fans all contribute to reducing humidity levels. It’s important to ensure that all exhaust fans vent outside instead of into the attic. Additionally, utilizing ridge vents, soffit vents, and attic fans can enhance airflow and diminish humidity.

3) Use Air Conditioning For Humidity Control: During the summer, air conditioners not only cool down indoor spaces but also help remove excess moisture from the air. It’s critical to make sure that your HVAC system is well maintained and that the filters are regularly cleaned to ensure performance.

4) Find and Address Any Leaks: Make sure to find and fix any leaks in your house to keep moisture out around windows and doors. Use caulk or weatherstripping to seal them. 

Summers in the South are hot and humid. These four simple steps can easily make your home more comfortable. Tri-City Heating and Air Conditioning is committed to providing excellent service and 100% customer satisfaction. If you are struggling with humidity in your home, give us a call or schedule an appointment.