With the summer temperatures in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, maintaining comfort in your home is likely your number one priority. While keeping the air flowing in your home is a good start to keeping it cool, another vital component of comfort is maintaining proper humidity levels.

Ideally, you should keep the humidity level around 30-50% for maximum comfort. Too much moisture can make you hot and sticky and promote a variety of problems such as wood floors cupping, wallpaper separating from the wall and other issues. It can also lead to allergy flare-ups, respiratory problems, and difficulty sleeping. When the humidity levels are too low, you may start to notice dry skin and an increase in allergy symptoms. So how can you create ideal humidity levels in your home?

Run Your Air Conditioner

The first line of defense against high humidity levels is your AC system. Your AC unit introduces colder air into your home, maintaining an overall comfortable temperature and extracting moisture. To make sure it is doing its job properly, have regular tune-ups, change your filter regularly, and eliminate any causes of weak airflow.

Use Exhaust and Ventilation Fans

Your kitchen and bathroom are two areas where you are likely to experience the highest levels of humidity. Turn ventilation fans on when using the shower or stove, and keep them running for about 20 minutes after you are finished in the room. This will help to remove excess moisture from the area and keep overall humidity levels in your home low.

Invest in a Dehumidifier

If high humidity levels are a major concern in your home, you might want to have a dehumidifier installed within your HVAC system to remove moisture from the air as it passes through. Using a dehumidifier in your home may also allow you to run your AC unit less, which can save you some money on your summer energy bills.

Don’t let high humidity levels ruin the comfort of your home. Call One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® of Baton Rouge at (225) 320-4162 today to talk to one of our indoor air specialists and find solutions for your indoor humidity concerns.