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In winter, high indoor humidity can make homes uncomfortable.
Is your house too humid?
Here’s what to look for:
- Condensation and hoarfrost on window panes
- Musty smell in the basement
- Paint flaking off walls
- Mold along the base of bathroom walls
High humidity can also be harmful to your health and the house itself.
How to fix the problem
... and lower your heating bill too!
- Turn on the fan while taking a shower or a bath
- Use the fan in the range hood when you cook
- Refrain from steam-cleaning carpets in winter
Drafts cause discomfort and energy loss!
Drafty conditions are responsible for 25% to 40% of heat loss in older houses, which means $200 to $350 every year for an electrically heated house.
How to fix the problem
- Install weatherstripping
- Caulk around windows, doors, baseboards and ceiling lights
- Insulate power outlets
- Make the trap door to the attic airtight
- If the wall most exposed to prevailing winds gives off cold air, have it insulated
By determining the causes of humidity and drafts in your home this winter, you can correct problems immediately, making your home more comfortable and saving money.
For more information, visit this Web site.
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