With temperatures rising in your Milton, Florida, home, staying cool is one of your summer’s top priorities. While the heat plays a significant role in the comfort of your home, the humidity during the summer months can not only make your home uncomfortable but can cause your air conditioning unit to overwork itself, leading to problems and decreasing the longevity of your unit. Give your AC unit the break it needs and keep your home comfortable by trying these three tips to reduce the humidity in your home.
Run a Dehumidifier
One of the quickest ways to reduce the overall humidity in your home is by running a dehumidifier on humid days. Dehumidifiers are often used in areas where moisture is a problem and help pull the moisture out the air creating drier conditions in the room.
Limit Your Showers or Try Colder Ones
You know how thick the air is in the bathroom after you take a hot shower? Consider multiplying that generated moisture by the number of times the shower is utilized in the home. You may find that reducing showers is not as feasible if you are hot and sticky from being outside but by taking colder ones, you will lower the overall humidity in your home and cool yourself off at the same time.
Let Your Houseplants Get Some Outdoor Sun
Houseplants take in the water they receive and as a by-product release vapor in the air. If you are having humidity issues, try placing your houseplants outside for the season. They will probably enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, and you can give your home a break from the vapor they release.
Keep your home comfortable this summer season by decreasing humidity using the tips listed above. If you would like more information on creating a comfortable temperature in your home with a whole-home dehumidifier, contact Lunsford Air Conditioning and Heating’s HVAC specialists at 850-203-3200 today.
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