Control Humidity and Save Energy

High humidity can make a hot day feel 10 degrees warmer, and rainy weather increases that sticky feeling, a common problem during Kansas City summers. Air-conditioning helps regulate humidity, but you may be working it harder and more often than you need to if it’s too humid inside your home, causing power bills to spike.

Control Humidity

The Weather Channel says homes with humidity problems may have:

  • window condensation
  • mold
  • allergens
  • bugs
  • poor ventilation

Is your home too humid? If humidity is a problem, try a dehumidifier and better ventilation in rooms that generate a lot of moisture, such as the bathroom and kitchen. Another easy solution is to hang a bundle of writing chalk in problem areas to absorb excess moisture.

Keeping humidity under control can make your home feel more comfortable during hot weather, eliminating the urge to crank down the air and giving your wallet some relief. In fact, for every degree you raise the thermostat, you can expect to cut energy consumption by 3-5%, according to Kansas City Power & Light, resulting in a lower power bill. The most energy-efficient (and cost-saving) setting for cooling in the summer is 78-80 degrees, and ceiling fans and box fans can be use to help circulate the air.

Henges Insulation is dedicated to providing professional service to homeowners, builders and commercial contractors in the KC Metro and surrounding areas. Our certified professionals then install your product at a fair price. We can help you save on energy costs, conserve energy, and make a valuable investment in your home.

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