Combat Excess Moisture in Your Montreal Home
High humidity can lead to mold growth, musty odors and discomfort during our humid summers and challenging winters in Greater Montreal. Climate Solutions professionals offer energy-efficient HVAC interventions and simple daily habits to help you maintain ideal indoor air quality.
Why Humidity Control Matters in Montreal
The unique Montreal climate—wet springs and hot summers—often traps moisture indoors. High relative humidity encourages mold, damages walls and forces heating cooling systems to work harder. Proper moisture management enhances comfort and prolongs equipment life.
9 Practical Ways to Reduce Indoor Moisture
1. Cover Pots When Cooking
Trapping steam under a lid minimizes kitchen humidity spikes. This small habit reduces strain on your HVAC system after meal prep and cuts down on wall and ceiling condensation.
2. Shorten and Cool Your Showers
Long, hot showers release significant steam into the bathroom. Try cooler, briefer rinses to limit condensation, keep tiles and mirrors dry, and save on energy costs.
3. Optimize Clothes Drying
Whenever weather permits, dry laundry outdoors. During colder months, position garments near an HVAC vent or use an energy-efficient heat pump dryer to disperse moisture effectively.
4. Install Exhaust Fans
Dedicated exhaust fans in kitchens and bathrooms expel humid air directly outside. Climate Solutions can handle professional HVAC installation in Montreal, ensuring optimal fan placement for maximum ventilation.
5. Circulate Air with Fans
Ceiling or portable fans help distribute conditioned air, reducing pockets of stagnant, moisture-laden air and boosting overall comfort.
6. Utilize Your Air Conditioner
Modern AC units remove moisture as they cool. Running your air conditioner on muggy days helps maintain relative humidity between 30% and 55%—the recommended indoor range.
7. Relocate Houseplants on Humid Days
Plants transpire and add moisture to the air. On peak humidity days, move potted plants to well-ventilated areas or outdoors to help control indoor moisture levels.
8. Keep Drains and Ducts Clean
Clogged bathroom drains and HVAC ductwork can trap moisture, fostering mold and mildew. Schedule routine HVAC maintenance Montreal with Climate Solutions to keep pathways clear.
9. Invest in a Quality Dehumidifier
A standalone dehumidifier works alongside your HVAC installation to efficiently extract moisture. Set its hygrometer to maintain recommended levels and enjoy drier, healthier air year-round.
Expert Insights and Next Steps
For comprehensive humidity control, request a tailored HVAC evaluation from Climate Solutions. Since 2013, we’ve served Greater Montreal with professional HVAC installation, thermostat repair and energy efficient HVAC Montreal solutions designed for our local climate.
