{"id":1640,"date":"2019-05-27T11:49:59","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T11:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/?p=1640"},"modified":"2019-05-27T11:49:59","modified_gmt":"2019-05-27T11:49:59","slug":"improve-comfort-preventing-moisture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drduct.net\/improve-comfort-preventing-moisture\/","title":{"rendered":"Humidity in your Home: Improve Comfort by Preventing Excess Moisture"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Summer<\/p>\n

As the days grow longer, it\u2019s the humidity rather than the heat that can become problematic. Moisture in your home can disturb your sleep while exacerbating allergies and structural damage. Since warm air contains more water than cool air, the warmer months can often be the wetter months.<\/p>\n

How Humid Should My Home Be?<\/i><\/p>\n

Experts recommend that a home should never exceed 60% relative humidity, with a goal within 30-50%. Above 50%, studies have shown an increase in mould growth and bacteria. While dehumidifiers will read the moisture levels in a particular room, a hygrometer will monitor it throughout your home. These devices are available in hardware stores.<\/p>\n

\"Homes<\/p>\n

Some characteristics of your space may raise humidity levels in minimal, acceptable ways, such as potted plant life. Even breathing can raise humidity levels in your home! The more occupants a home has, the bigger the challenge will be of maintaining comfort levels. It\u2019s also affected by geographic location: warmer, tropical climates are more humid. Any home near abundant surface water will have a higher humidity level, thanks to the evaporation process. Regions with higher rainfall are also more problematic in this regard.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re fortunate enough to be equipped with central air conditioning or a heat recovery ventilator, you’ll be off to a great start (provided you have these systems serviced regularly<\/a>). However, there are additional steps you can take when things heat up, all of which will be especially valuable to homeowners without<\/i> air conditioning.<\/p>\n

Key Ways to Reduce Humidity<\/h2>\n

With humidity, some seasonal risk factors are unavoidable; luckily, a few simple actions go a long way towards keeping you cool and comfortable this summer. Follow these essential steps if you want to improve comfort by preventing excess moisture.<\/p>\n