I am new to posting but have read many questions asked along with the replies.
We have a home in WI and one in TX.
The home in TX is insulated with foam. It has been a challenge with humidity. Initially we used a 20 pint dehumidifier in the attic that ran often. Knowing vapor rises, we had a 70 pint dehumidifier on the main level. It helped the humidity but was a chore with emptying the water daily.
Recently a HVAC company reduced our fan speed from high down to med low. It has helped the main level, at times too much with the humidity down to low 40’s, yet there are temperature and humidity swings in the foamed attic. Temperature is 75 Humidity 52 in the morning and temperature 85/humidity 62+ at the peak heat of the day.
I am noticing a smell of drywall in the evening/early morning only to discover my ceiling drywall is becoming damp (darker paperback when I go in the attic, rippling on finished side).
I keep the temperature constant at 75 on the main level.
Any ideas on how to decrease the temperature and humidity swings?
Thanks!
We have a home in WI and one in TX.
The home in TX is insulated with foam. It has been a challenge with humidity. Initially we used a 20 pint dehumidifier in the attic that ran often. Knowing vapor rises, we had a 70 pint dehumidifier on the main level. It helped the humidity but was a chore with emptying the water daily.
Recently a HVAC company reduced our fan speed from high down to med low. It has helped the main level, at times too much with the humidity down to low 40’s, yet there are temperature and humidity swings in the foamed attic. Temperature is 75 Humidity 52 in the morning and temperature 85/humidity 62+ at the peak heat of the day.
I am noticing a smell of drywall in the evening/early morning only to discover my ceiling drywall is becoming damp (darker paperback when I go in the attic, rippling on finished side).
I keep the temperature constant at 75 on the main level.
Any ideas on how to decrease the temperature and humidity swings?
Thanks!
