For many homes, businesses, machinery, and appliances, having too much moisture and humidity can really wreak havoc on overall comfort and functionality. But depending on where you live or what type of business you’re in, keeping things dry may be a real struggle. Luckily, there are some things you can do to combat moisture and humidity regardless of what the environment around you is like. 

To show you how this can be done, here are three things you can do to control the moisture level in your home or business. 

Address Leaks Quickly

One sure-fire cause for too much moisture in your home or business is leaking water. Leaks can happen anywhere in your home or business where water is present, be it actual running water or a pipe that bursts or springs a leak.

While you might not notice a small leak as soon as it happens, the EPA recommends that you address any leaks that you do notice as quickly as possible. By stopping the leak, drying the affected area thoroughly, and taking steps to ensure that leak doesn’t become another problem in the future, you can keep moisture from developing over time and causing you bigger issues. 

Effectively Use Your HVAC System

If the moisture in your home or business is more due to the environment around your building rather than what’s actually taking place in your building, Marc M., a contributor to Lowes.com, shares that the best thing for you to do is to learn how to effectively use your HVAC system to reduce moisture level. 

To do this, you’ll want to make sure that you’re using your heater to keep things dry when it’s cold and using your sure air conditioner to keep things dry when it’s hot and humid. Both of these features will dry the air as they heat and cool, which can help with moisture and humidity. By finding the right indoor temperature, you’ll be able to better keep any moisture in check. 

Increase Airflow

When you notice that there’s too much moisture somewhere, be it accumulating in a room or on an appliance or piece of equipment, Mariette Mifflin, a contributor to The Spruce, shares that one of your first instincts should be to try to increase the airflow in that area. 

By getting the air moving in that area, not only will you be helping to dry that space, but you’ll also be affecting the overall temperature, which could make it so moisture is harder to accumulate in the future. 

If you’re having issues with too much moisture building up in your home or place of business, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you address these issues.