Keeping the humidity in your home low can help reduce health concerns, the risk of mold growth, and give you better control over the temperature. Especially during the summer heat, lingering humidity in the home can make it feel hotter than it truly is. With more moisture in the air, you may not perspire, leaving you uncomfortable in your own home, with stuffy or “thick” feeling air and worsened health conditions, unless you lower home humidity. This blog will share some of the best ways to lower humidity and keep your home comfortable during every season. 

Install Weatherstripping

One of the first protections against humidity and exterior weather is weatherstripping. If you have higher humidity, the first culprit can be cracks or gaps around the windows, doors, or vents. Weatherstripping helps to seal these small gaps where air can leak in and out of the home, causing the humidity to fluctuate. A weatherstripping kit or foam with an adhesive back will work well to protect your home during humid days. 

Cover Pots While Cooking

A small way you can lower home humidity is to be more conscious about the moisture you put into the air. Covering pots while cooking will reduce the release of steam and moisture particles in the air. Using lids while cooking, opening windows to let out humidity, or using a ventilation fan over the stove are all effective ways to lower interior moisture. 

Replace Air Filters Frequently

The best way for your HVAC system to run efficiently is to keep up with maintenance. Replacing air filters is the best way to prevent a system from overworking and from spreading debris around the home. Air filters trap dust, moisture, and hair, helping you to breathe easier while also having proper airflow to every corner of the home. Replacing air filters can help lower humidity by helping the air conditioner or furnace run more efficiently, using less energy or creating more moisture through consistent operation. 

Open Doors And Windows

Proper airflow is another way to lower home humidity. Keeping interior doors open allows for air to circulate around the entire home, avoiding moisture-filled pockets in bedrooms, basements, etc. Opening windows during cooler hours of the day or while showering will help release some of the moisture into the outside air, rather than trapping it inside. This should be done strategically, especially if the exterior humidity level is higher than the level in your home. On humid days, using other methods will be more effective in keeping your house comfortable. 

Install A Dehumidifier

The easiest way to limit moisture is to have a dehumidifier. Dehumidifiers suck moisture particles from the air and store them in a filter system inside the machine. Similar to humidifiers you use when sick, dehumidifiers come in many different shapes and sizes, and there are even options you can have installed directly into your HVAC system. Using a whole home dehumidifier is the best way to keep humidity levels in check, especially for tropical and subtropical climates. 

Take Shorter And Cooler Showers

Taking a steamy shower after a long day or on a cold winter night is very appealing, but this added humidity could lead to a more uncomfortable home. The steam from a long shower could linger inside the bathroom and bedrooms for much longer than we realize, leading to a humid and stuffy feeling. While it should not be the only way you utilize to lower home humidity, taking shorter showers or lowering the temperature can reduce moisture particles inside the home. If you have a mobile dehumidifier, use this in your bathroom during a steamy shower for added comfort later. 

Better Indoor Air With TriForce HVAC

The team at TriForce HVAC is dedicated to helping you have a more comfortable and cleaner home. With air conditioning, heating, and humidification services, you can find help with whatever problem you may be experiencing. If you want your home to last longer and keep you safe, focusing on your HVAC system is the best way to do so. 

TriForce prioritizes efficient service and solving the problem the first time. When you work with us, there is no upselling, transparent pricing, and licensed and insured work that you can trust. Serving the communities of Davis and Weber County, your Utah home can be prepared for the dry summers or cold winters with our services. Schedule your maintenance or repair appointment with the experts at TriForce and see the difference quality indoor air can make.