What Affects Indoor Humidity

Household activities such as cooking, washing, drying clothes inside and using unflued gas heaters, as well as peoples’ breathing, provide the primary sources of moisture that cause humidity indoors.

What affects humidity in house?

Several factors contribute to the humidity levels within a home such as the design, construction and materials, vapor retarder use, insulation, and how airtight the property is. … In hotter climates, such as in the south a home can also be more humid because of an oversized air conditioner.

How do I control the humidity in my house?

Use dehumidifiers and air conditioners, especially in hot, humid climates, to reduce moisture in the air, but be sure that the appliances themselves don’t become sources of biological pollutants. Raise the temperature of cold surfaces where moisture condenses. Use insulation or storm windows.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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