{"id":2895,"date":"2013-06-07T11:00:57","date_gmt":"2013-06-07T15:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=2895"},"modified":"2015-06-09T10:51:39","modified_gmt":"2015-06-09T14:51:39","slug":"long-distance-home-humidity-control-is-easy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/long-distance-home-humidity-control-is-easy\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Distance Home Humidity Control is Easy"},"content":{"rendered":"

For people, high humidity can be brutally uncomfortable as well as unhealthy, but it’s also a big concern for homeowners who worry about the potential damage humidity can do to the home. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Left unchecked, high humidity in the home can ruin wood floors and furniture and encourage mold and mildew growth. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Fortunately, there are easy ways to reduce humidity in your home plus a number of remote thermostat controls <\/span>that allow you to monitor and control home humidity long distance. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0(Snowbirds with far away empty vacation homes<\/a><\/strong>, take note!)
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What is Humidity?<\/em><\/h2>\n

The humidity we wilt from in the summertime, which is more accurately called “relative humidity” or RH, measures the amount of water vapor in the air. Warmer air can hold more water than cold air, which is why high home humidity is a bigger problem in the summer. If the humidity in your home is too high, you may notice musty smells, condensation on windows, wet stains on walls and ceilings and mold in the bathrooms. Your family may also experience allergic reactions.<\/p>\n

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How to Measure Home Humidity<\/em><\/h2>\n

The best way to measure the RH in your home is with a hygrometer (a.k.a. “moisture meter” or “humidity sensor”). Mechanical hygrometers are inexpensive and can be purchased at a hardware or home supply store. Electronic hygrometers tend to cost a little more but are often more accurate.<\/p>\n

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How to\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Reduce Home Humidity<\/em><\/h2>\n

Air conditioning is one of the best ways to reduce home humidity. \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Running a dehumidifier is another very effective way to reduce moisture in the air, especially in hot, humid climates. In an unoccupied home, install a whole home dehumidifier<\/a><\/strong> to your home’s AC system or hook up a drain hose to your portable dehumidifier so the water continuously flows into a sink or other suitable drain.<\/p>\n

Other easy ways to reduce humidity levels in your home include:<\/p>\n