Top 6 Causes of High Humidity in Your Home | Simple Fixes for Better Comfort

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High humidity in your home can create uncomfortable living conditions, lead to mold, and even harm your indoor air quality. The good news? Solving this problem is easier than you might think!

In this video, I’ll share six common causes of high humidity and practical solutions to address each one.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

🌬️ Why Your AC Isn’t Always the Culprit: Discover why homeowners often misdiagnose high humidity as an AC issue.
🛠️ Real-World Examples: Learn from common issues found in Maryland attics and crawl spaces.
💡 DIY Tip to Check Your AC Size: A simple trick to determine if your AC is properly sized for your home.
💰 Avoid Costly Dehumidification Systems: Uncover affordable solutions that work with your home’s existing systems.
📋 Top 6 Offenders of High Humidity
🔧 Disconnected Return Ducts: Found in attics or crawl spaces, these ducts can let unwanted air into your home.
🌡️ Oversized AC Units: Learn how an oversized unit can worsen humidity—and use the TIP to determine your AC size.
🔨 Lack of Air Sealing: Unsealed key areas allow moisture to seep into your home.
🌫️ Crawl Spaces with Open Vents: Poorly insulated crawl spaces are a significant source of moisture.
🚪 Poor Bathroom Exhaust Fans: Ineffective ventilation leads to increased indoor humidity.
🏠 Overhangs: Rooms with overhangs or those above poorly insulated garage ceilings are common problem areas.

⏰ Video Highlights
00:00 High House Humidity is Common
00:11 1 Disconnected Return Duct in Attic or Crawl
00:31 2 Oversized AC Unit & A TIP to Help You Find Your AC Size
00:43 3 Lack of Air Sealing in Key Places
00:55 4 Crawl Space with Open Vents
01:13 5 Poor Bathroom Exhaust Fan Performance
01:29 6 Overhangs
01:44 Get Some Help

🌟 Why Watch This Video?
As a certified contractor through the Building Performance Institute, I bring years of expertise in diagnosing and solving home performance issues. Whether it’s high humidity, poor insulation, or inefficient HVAC systems, this video will empower you to take control of your home’s comfort.

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Just assuming that everyone lives in some ultra hot place in the world?

Niberspace
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An no fresh air coming n. To n no fans😮

PhillipStewart-kf
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I typically don’t run my air conditioner and my house naturally sits at 62% relative humidity. Is that normal?

Sirach