6 Ways to Lower Humidity in Your Home

Ventilation Helps to Lower Humidity in Your Home

Having a well-ventilated home is one of the best ways to reduce high humidity levels. Make sure you have proper ventilation in areas that generate the most moisture, like bathrooms and kitchens. Use an exhaust fan and open a window when you are cooking and showering. Both these steps will help reduce moisture in your home.

Using ceiling fans to circulate air throughout your home also helps lower humidity levels. Since hot air rises, attics become humid if they aren’t well-ventilated. Vents and fans installed in your attic will help keep this area dry.

Shorter and Cooler Showers

Taking cooler and shorter showers is something simple you can do to help lower humidity levels. Hotter and longer showers produce more steam which results in more moisture. This moisture can lead to mold and mildew.

Limit Plants Inside Your Home

Don’t over-water your house plants. Plant release more moisture than they consume. If you have several indoor houseplants, the moisture they release in the air will increase the humidity around your house. Limit how many plants you have in each room and how much water you give them. Consider putting some plants outside, if possible.

Maintain Gutters

Although your downspouts and gutters are outside your house, they can contribute to high humidity inside your home if not maintained properly. Keep your gutters free of debris when trying to reduce the humidity in your home. Make sure your downspouts carry water away from the foundation of your house. Water that seeps into your home’s crawlspace or basement makes the whole home more humid.

Replace or Seal Up Windows

Old drafty windows collect moisture which will raise the levels of humidity in your house. Excessive moisture and humidity can damage wood inside your home, including the wood trim around windows. A few simple fixes for windows include caulking cracks and gaps in the wood frame. However, if your windows are older and have already started to collect moisture, it may be time to replace them.

Lower Humidity in Your Home With a Dehumidifier

The simplest way to reduce the humidity in your home is to use a dehumidifier. Combine a humidifier with the other methods listed above to lower your home’s humidity levels.

The Benefits of Reducing Humidity

A humid environment encourages mold and mildew to grow. Once you begin to reduce the humidity in your living spaces, your home and family will be more comfortable.

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