How To Tell If You Have Excessive Humidity in Your Home?
Did you or your family experience severe headaches, loss or shortness of breath, common allergy symptoms like wheezing, or a chronic cough? If you did, the humidity in your house might be affecting your body.
- Look for condensation on cooler surfaces like pipes, windows, mirrors, and in your basement. If you find it, check the surrounding area to ensure the moisture is not spreading to walls and nearby surfaces.
- Do you see any peeling paint or hear floorboards creaking excessively? If you do, this is a strong sign of humidity.
- On the ceiling, try to find wet spots. You can often see moisture as discoloration, which can be tough to spot in certain lighting conditions.
- Does your house smell funny? Sometimes, they may even have a smoky scent. If you’ve been inside your home for a long time, try leaving for a bit and coming back. You should be able to detect odors and smells better after fresh air.
- Do any surfaces, including walls, floors, and shelves, feel soft or moist?
- Do you see dark spots or discoloration?
While some of these signs, alone, may not indicate a problem with humidity, it’s a safe bet that if you’ve experienced multiple things, you should have your home checked.
