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Living in New Jersey, you might have noticed dampness and humidity in your home. The basement is usually the most common area to face it. Sometimes, you check walls for leaks, water from rainfall, or a possible leaky faucet, but everything seems fine. And still, you notice the same dampness.
Hiring a plumber or closing water entryways is never gonna help you in this situation. What will help depends on finding the exact cause and then applying the right fixes. This article revolves around this specific concern. It will disclose the potential causes for dampness and how to wipe them out forever.
Multiple issues can lead to excessive humidity in your NJ home. Check if it is one of the following.
If your home is not fully insulated, it allows outside hot and humid air to seep into the home’s basement. Many times, customers say with confidence that their entire home is properly sealed. But after careful inspection, many small gaps and holes are found that let the outside humid air come in and contribute to elevated humidity levels inside.
Sometimes, outside moisture contributes to indoor humidity. For example, there could be a leaky faucet, rainwater, or poor drainage. The moisture then gets access to the basement through some entryways, including small holes, cracks, gaps, or fissures. This outside source can be restricted only by ensuring excellent insulation in your basements.
If your crawlspace has vents, it allows outside air to seep into the foundation. This warm and humid air, when it gets in touch with the cold inside, turns into vapors, which then increase the basement humidity levels.
Air conditioning is not just about cooling a house. It also includes humidity control. Whether you have a central AC or a heat pump, it should be able to regulate humidity below 50%. Humidity spikes when the air conditioning process is not sufficient for controlling both temperature and moisture. This usually happens when your HVAC is not of the right size according to your requirements.
Concrete and masonry are both highly porous materials. They allow moisture to seep into basements. If there is an outside source of moisture, such as drainage or standing water next to the wall of the basement, there is a high risk of moisture seepage into the basement. The solution again lies in completely insulating the house from all outdoor sources.
The solution lies in identifying the actual cause and then eliminating it permanently. Then you can apply measures to bring the humidity back to normal.
Here are some possible fixes (as recommended by Lehigh HVAC experts).
Install a Whole House Dehumidifier
Installing a whole-house dehumidifier is essential, as New Jersey is a highly humid state. Make sure you run the dehumidifier for a sufficient time and set the value below 50.
Adjust Thermostat Setting
Check your thermostat setting. If it is "ON," change it to "AUTO." It allows the system’s moisture to drain properly outside and bring indoor humidity back to normal.
Improve Ductwork Insulation
Uninsulated metal ducts usually sweat in a damp basement. To prevent this issue, encapsulate your complete duct network with a vapor-proof barrier. This barrier will ensure there is no additional moisture contribution to your basement due to those ducts.
Lehigh HVAC specializes in professional humidity control services across New Jersey. We first eliminate the main culprit, then bring the humidity back to normal. This is why we have the highest customer satisfaction rate. Contact us today to schedule your service.
