If you have noticed that your home is humid, then you could be wondering if there is anything that you can do about it. After all, an overly humid home, which is often a big problem during the summer, can cause your home to feel uncomfortably sticky and hot. Before you can do anything about the excessive humidity, however, you have to determine why the humidity is a problem in the first place. These are a few possible reasons why your home is so humid.

1. Your Air Conditioner Isn't Working Properly

Even though your air conditioner's primary function is to cool down your home when it's hot, it can also help with dehumidifying the air. If your air conditioner isn't in good shape, however, it might not be doing a very good job of doing this. If you haven't yet had your air conditioner checked out this year, now might be a good time to call an HVAC professional and ask about air conditioning services. 

2. There Isn't Enough Ventilation in Your Home

Another thing that can cause high humidity levels in your home is if you don't have enough ventilation. For example, when you take a shower, the hot water releases a ton of steam in the air, which can lead to high humidity levels. If you have something boiling or simmering on the stove and don't have your exhaust fan turned on, this can also lead to high humidity levels in your home. Making use of ventilation can help you get rid of uncomfortable heat and humidity in your home.

3. You're Doing a Lot of Laundry

When you use your washing machine and dryer, a lot of humidity is produced. Cutting down on the number of loads that you do during the week, such as by making sure that you only wash full loads of clothing, can help. Additionally, consider drying your clothing outside instead of running your dryer.

As you can see, there are various possible reasons why your home might be feeling so hot and humid. If any of these things seem familiar, you might find that you can greatly reduce the humidity in your home by making a few simple changes. Additionally, you may want to think about using a dehumidifying unit, whether you choose a portable unit that you can place anywhere in your home or if you have a full-size unit installed in your home, if you would like to really reduce the humidity levels inside your house.