Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air. The environment tends to be more humid when the air retains more water vapor and dry when the air contains less water vapor. Read on to learn what’s causing the humidity in your Sulphur, LA, home.
Appliances and Shower
Most people prefer hot showers to cold ones, which is a major cause of an increase in water vapor in your home. The excess water lingers in the air and may increase daily because someone in your home probably takes a shower each day.
Home appliances such as dryers, washers and cooking appliances can also increase the humidity levels in your home. This is because they pump excess hot air directly into the air.
A dehumidifier can help reduce the moisture levels in your home. These devices help you regulate the home environment to the desired levels. This also improves the indoor air quality in your home if you have a health condition that gets aggravated by increased humidity.
Leaks and Climate
The outdoor climate contributes to an increase in humidity levels in your home. Air can still enter your home through leaks and other spaces, so outdoor humidity can get inside. Your house might have leaky pipes or a cracked roof, so be on the lookout for such leaks.
Rising Damp
This situation rarely occurs, but when it does, it increases the moisture content in your home. Rising damp occurs when the moisture seeps through bricks. Homeowners should check out for signs of rising damps such as rotting window frames, microbial growth, wet patches around the walls and flaky plaster.
Burnsworth’s A/C provides all services that you require to keep your indoor environment comfortable all year. Contact Burnsworth’s A/C today for air conditioning, indoor air quality and maintenance services.
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