Blog > Ways to Reduce Moisture in Your Home This Summer
South Florida is blessed with many wonderful attributes, water, sun, incredible vegetation, however the humidity can be problematic for your home. When condensation occurs due to air conditioning, mold can result as well as rot. Luxury Partners would like to offer some tips to reduce condensation that can lead to mold in your home, especially with the rains in the summer!
- Make use of Kitchen exhaust blowers. In order to prevent moisture from entering your cabinetry, make sure to run your fan while cooking.
- Raise the Roof. Make sure your attic and basement are properly ventilated. While there are not many basements in Florida, many people have attics and even the tiniest leak in your roof may cause rot in your attic.
- Window Pains. If you experience condensation on your windows, you will likely have faulty seals on your windows, leading to rot around the frames. Make sure to correct this before mold develops.
- The Bathroom. The bathroom is the single most likely room in your home to experience excess moisture. With showers and baths, and damp towels, this room is ripe for condensation. Run the fan to reduce moisture and leave windows open as much as possible to prevent this.
- Inspections. If you are purchasing an older home, be sure to have a mold inspection. This can save you thousands of dollars in the long run.