How to Achieve the Ideal Humidity Level in Your Home

No matter where you live in the U.S., your ideal indoor humidity level should be between 30 and 50 percent. Maintaining this isn’t always easy, especially when you live in a humid area like Fredericksburg, Virginia. From improving ventilation to using zoning systems, learn how to achieve the ideal humidity level in your home.

Improve Ventilation

Some homes ventilate naturally, but in others, stale, moist air lingers indoors. If your home suffers from air that’s less than fresh, make sure that you turn on exhaust fans every time you cook, bathe, or do a load of laundry.

If that doesn’t do the trick, your home may need an energy-recovery ventilator. Talk with the Custom/Design Heating & Air Conditioning team about how this HVAC add-on gets the air moving while keeping humidity at an ideal level.

Install a Whole-Home Dehumidifier

Air conditioners are designed to dehumidify your home while lowering the temperature. Not all cooling systems can tackle humidity alone, especially during a long, humid Virginia summer.

If your indoor air quality needs serious help, ask our team about a whole-home dehumidifier. This add-on works with your air conditioner to keep moisture levels well within the ideal range. Since it makes your cooling system more efficient, a whole-home dehumidifier could even help your air conditioner last longer.

Use Zoning Systems

If your HVAC system just doesn’t keep your humidity levels as comfortable as you’d like, a new cooling system might not be the answer. Instead, we often recommend adding on a Trane ComfortLink II zoning system.

This innovative system converts your HVAC system into zones so that you can control the temperature and indoor air quality in each area of your home separately. From the basement to the family room to the upstairs level, you can look forward to an ideal humidity level and a comfortable temperature throughout your home.

Could you use a hand improving your home’s indoor air quality? Call the experienced team at Custom/Design Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. today at (540) 602-4119.

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