Controlling Indoor Humidity and the Hair-Raising Truth

Don't you wish you could control the hair-raising, high humidity that often comes with the summer season? While Mother Nature is still in charge of the outdoors, home cooling technology and innovative products give us the power to control indoor humidity — and that can mean a few more good hair days.

Cool it with the humidity

Depending on where you live, your indoor spaces may be prone to high humidity levels. While your central air conditioner or heat pump cools the air to a set temperature, the cooling process may also help lower indoor humidity. That is often why indoor air feels refreshing when your cooling system is running.

But like some hair-care products, your air conditioner or heat pump may not be capable of controlling a continuous humidity problem on its own.

Why your AC may not keep humidity in check

• The system is oversized and cools the space too quickly to run long enough to remove moisture.
• Filters, coils, or condensate drains are dirty or clogged, restricting airflow and dehumidification.
• Duct leaks pull humid outdoor or attic air into the living space.
• The home needs a whole-home dehumidifier sized for local summer conditions.

Keeping indoor relative humidity in a comfortable range protects finishes, reduces that sticky feeling, and helps your cooling system do its job more efficiently.

Source note: Energy.gov guidance on maintaining your air conditioner remains a useful baseline for homeowners evaluating humidity performance.

Need help with humidity, cooling, or a system checkup in Downers Grove and the western suburbs? Call WeaveAire at (630) 442-9250 or request service online.