{"id":840,"date":"2020-06-29T11:00:09","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/?p=840"},"modified":"2020-06-25T14:57:28","modified_gmt":"2020-06-25T18:57:28","slug":"help-overcoming-humidity-some-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/indoor-air-quality-service\/help-overcoming-humidity-some-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Need Help Overcoming Humidity? We\u2019ve Got Some Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Humidity, right? I mean, what else can you say? It\u2019s awful<\/em> during the Florida summers, and this is a summer when we\u2019re spending more time in our homes than usual. An air conditioning system can only do so much against the way humidity increases how hot we feel inside our homes, and running the AC as much as possible translates to even steeper bills over the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s help, however. You can lower the humidity in your home in a number of ways, from simple steps to indoor air quality installations in Dunedin, FL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Install a Whole-House Dehumidifier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the best all-around method for getting control over\nhigh indoor humidity. A plug-in room dehumidifier is not much of a solution,\nand many of these portable dehumidifiers are potential fire hazards. What you\nneed for precise control over household humidity is the assistance of our IAQ\ntechnicians to install a whole-house dehumidifier into the HVAC system. Through\na humidistat, you can see the humidity levels in the home and adjust them to a\nbalanced level (we recommend 45%). We\u2019re glad to equip your house with the\ndehumidifier that will do the job you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Shorter and Colder Showers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Showering puts more humidity into the air. It\u2019s always a smart idea to keep your showers short as a way to save water and lower water heater costs. But during the summer it\u2019s even smarter because it lowers extra indoor humidity. We also recommend you take colder showers (not necessarily cold<\/em>, but not as hot) since this lowers the amount of steam the shower creates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Run the Exhaust Fans in the Bathrooms and Kitchen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After showering or bathing in the bathroom or cooking in the\nkitchen, let the exhaust fans run for longer than normal. The fans remove moisture\nfrom these spaces, which is not only better for household comfort, it also prevents\nmold and mildew growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Windows When Possible to Air Out the House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, if it\u2019s roasting hot outside, you aren\u2019t going to want\nto open the windows. But getting a cross-breeze through your house helps remove\nbuilt-up humid air. Just make sure you turn off the AC first, since you don\u2019t\nwant its energy going to waste when the house is open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put Your Fans to Work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you have ceiling fans? Make sure they\u2019re running. Fans\nhelp lower the effect of humidity because they remove the heat envelope from around\nyour body. Fans also help create breezes that spread out the humid air so it\nisn\u2019t so concentrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Change the AC Air Filter Regularly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You must have quality ventilation in your house if you hope\nto deal with humidity. Air must be able to circulate effectively through the\nHVAC system. If the air filter in your AC has been in place for a few months,\nit will be clogged and cause airflow to drop. We recommend monthly filter\nchanges in times when humidity is high. A clogged filter is also a prime spot\nwhere mold and mildew can start growing, which will cause unpleasant odors in\nthe house and even health concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A\/C Guy of Tampa Bay Inc. serves our Tampa Bay Family with integrity and honor. Schedule service for your air conditioner or to install a whole-house dehumidifier.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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