reducing humidity in the home

• Install a dehumidifier compatible with the size and conditions of the room in which it will be used. A basement dehumidifier can reduce humidity around the entire house.


• Improving the drainage around the foundation of your home may result in decreased humidity in your basement. Some ways to improve drainage are:
  
  • Extend downspouts from your gutters away from the foundation of your home
  • Keep gutters and downspouts clear and open
  • Ensure that the soil slopes away from your foundation, to avoid pooling of water around your home
  • Avoid over-watering of foundation plantings
  
  
• Ensure that clothes dryers are properly vented to the outdoors. If you don't use a clothes dryer, dry your clothes outdoors as opposed to hanging them inside for drying.


• Use vent fans in bathrooms and kitchens to remove humidity at the source.


• Repair leaking outdoor faucets. Not only will this help reduce humidity, but it will also save you money on your water bills!


• If your home uses central air conditioning, consider installing an A/C vent in the humid space in your home and take advantage of the dehumidifying capabilities of your A/C system. This will also help with air circulation, improving airflow between humid parts of your home and drier parts.

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