Do you want to make your Hagerstown, VA, home more comfortable? Start with balancing your humidity levels. High humidity levels in your home may lead to the development of microbes that lower your comfort and impact your health. Below are a few ways to balance the humidity levels in your home.
Invest in Dehumidifiers and Humidifiers
Dehumidifiers and humidifiers are devices that can help you automatically balance humidity. Depending on your home’s needs, you can invest in room-sized or whole-home device. Humidifiers add moisture to the air, while dehumidifiers take it out.
You may notice that only certain rooms in your home have unbalanced humidity levels. For such cases, the ideal solution is to invest in a room-sized dehumidifier or humidifier. If you notice unbalanced humidity levels in your entire home, the whole-home dehumidifier or humidifier will be the best solution.
During summer, when humidity levels are high, a dehumidifier can sense the levels and adjust accordingly. The room-sized dehumidifier comes as an independent unit, while the whole-home one gets incorporated into your HVAC system.
Add Ventilation
Overly humid air suggests that your home is too airtight. Most modern homes get insulated to conserve energy but may restrict airflow, which leads to high humidity. However, using a ventilation system can help you control the humidity and reduce system repairs.
Areas that experience humid air, such as the kitchen and bathrooms, can benefit from removing the extra moisture. High moisture not only poses a risk to your health but can cause damage to walls and ceiling.
Ensure Your Home Gets Sealed
Ensuring your home gets proper sealing around openings such as windows and doors can keep humidity in check. Cracked or spaced seals can let in humidity during summer. In winter, you may notice decreased humidity.
Proper sealing won’t only balance humidity but will also protect you from indoor air quality illnesses. Keep in mind that home energy audits and proper sealing require an experienced HVAC contractor.
Do you want to maximize comfort? Ensure you balance the humidity in your home. For more information about indoor air quality, contact Cumberland Valley Heating & Air Conditioning. We look forward to helping.
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