There are many things that contribute to the level of humidity in your home. Long hot showers, washing machines, dishwashers, cooking and the humidity outside coming in when doors are opened and shut all day long all attribute to higher levels of humidity inside your living space. The higher the level of humidity in your home, the warmer you will feel. Studies have shown that the level of humidity in your space directly affects your level of happiness.

If you’d like to fix this yourself naturally, perform the following:

Make sure when showers are taken, bathroom exhaust fan is running. Taking shorter, cooler showers is also helpful. If you don’t have an exhaust fan, cracking a nearby window helps. If neither of these options are available to you, be sure to call an electrician to install an exhaust fan.

Turn exhaust fan on when cooking and when dishwasher is running. Try not to open the dishwasher during the cycle. The steam that comes out creates a lot of instant humidity.

Decrease relative humidity by turning up your thermostat. Warm air holds more moisture than cool air.

Use fans to increase ventilation within your home. It may also be helpful to have a fan running on low in your basement. Basements tend to be cooler and hold more moisture. This can also help to reduce the risk of mold growth.

If you’ve done all these steps and still find that your home is extremely humid, give us a call at 770-672-6963 and we’ll be happy to give you a quote on a whole house dehumidifier.