Impact of humidity on home

[Peter Morgan]

Hello

I am not a building science expert but I sparingly use my air-conditioner during summer on most occasions a fan best works for me.

But since fan doesn't get rid of the humidity from air inside home,would it impact the durability of the building inside or negatively impact in any other way? appreciate your feedback.

Thanks

[David M.]

@Peter Morgan

Plenty of homes are fine and still standing without a/c. I assume you at least open your windows in the summer, right? You are letting the house “breathe” and letting the “moisture” out.

When homes are vacant, moisture gets “trapped.” You see the same thing happen with your car, normally if you park outside of a garage. Some mornings even the inside of the car is fogged up. Same idea happens with a house.

Remember, humidity is “relative.” Once the temps drop low enough and condensation begins, then you have water, not really humidity

Sure, basements are a culprit for mold (especially actually during winter time) because they tend to be damp. Again, how many basements do you know get aired out

Just my quick two cents...