Keeping humidity low in your indoor spaces can feel like an impossible challenge. Outdoor environmental factors will raise the heat and moisture inside your house or apartment. While controlling this aspect of your indoor air quality requires consistent attention, there are ways to keep your Massachusetts home cool and dry this summer. Here are a few of the most effective tactics.
Keep Up With AC Maintenance
AC tune-ups boost indoor air quality by removing contaminants that get trapped within the system’s motor, coils, fans, and filter. Keeping your system free from excessive pollutants makes it easier for it to draw moisture out of your living spaces. Reducing that moisture will bring your indoor humidity down.
In addition to scheduling annual service with your HVAC company, make sure you regularly replace the air filter. It’s easier to manage humidity control when your system isn’t recirculating contaminants in your living spaces. Treated air will pass through the filter more easily, leading to a comfortable and dry home.
Install a Whole-House Dehumidifier
Although your air conditioner acts as a dehumidifier, it’s not always practical to rely only on your cooling system. You might feel too cold, or indoor humidity might become excessive. Installing a whole-house dehumidifier gives you tighter humidity control in your living spaces. The system will work together with your air conditioner to create a consistently comfortable indoor environment.
Always Use Your Exhaust Fans
It’s common to forget about the exhaust fans in your bathrooms and kitchen. These devices are essential in providing effective humidity control. When you take a shower, the hot steam causes a drastic hike in your home’s humidity. Similarly, the steam that comes from cooking your meals adds to your indoor humidity. Exhaust fans dissipate that steam before it can affect your indoor air quality.
Install and Use Ceiling Fans to Boost Air Circulation
In some circumstances, higher humidity can tell you that it’s time for an AC replacement, but that’s not always the case. If your air conditioner seems to function properly, you might need to take another type of action. Using fans in your home will boost air circulation and fight humidity. While an oscillating fan can work in a pinch, ceiling fans are more effective at reducing humidity.
Decorate With Houseplants That Fight Humidity
You can stave off humidity health effects and give your decor a boost with houseplants. For example, the peace lily is commonly known to absorb moisture from the air. Another plant that is great for reducing humidity is the Boston fern. In addition to absorbing moisture, it prevents mold and mildew. Spider plants, English ivy, and orchids are more indoor plants that absorb moisture from the air.
Expert Humidity Control You Can Trust
Trust Endless Energy as a leader in HVAC service and air quality. We can provide air conditioning services to ensure your system is combating humidity consistently. If you need a little extra help, we can install a whole-house dehumidifier as well. Contact us to schedule service or request an estimate today!
