How do you control humidity?

Keri · #1 02-22-2009, 05:07 AM

Today's humidity reading: 63

I can't do an HRV, I'd like a simple exhaust fan rigged to a humidistat (sp?) but it was pointed out to me that if we go to sell this house it's going to look like we were growing dope down here so I guess I'm leaning towards a Humidex again. It costs more for essentially the same thing as a fan on a humidistat control but it looks a lot more offical, less suspicious!

Lance · #2 02-22-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Keri

Today's humidity reading: 63

I can't do an HRV, I'd like a simple exhaust fan rigged to a humidistat (sp?) but it was pointed out to me that if we go to sell this house it's going to look like we were growing dope down here so I guess I'm leaning towards a Humidex again. It costs more for essentially the same thing as a fan on a humidistat control but it looks a lot more offical, less suspicious!

Hmmm! Exhaust fan and large electricity consumption? Just like every other house in B.C. I wouldn't worry about it Keri. If you want to go the fan route, put it in. I would.

mark · #3 02-22-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Keri

Today's humidity reading: 63

I can't do an HRV, I'd like a simple exhaust fan rigged to a humidistat (sp?) but it was pointed out to me that if we go to sell this house it's going to look like we were growing dope down here so I guess I'm leaning towards a Humidex again. It costs more for essentially the same thing as a fan on a humidistat control but it looks a lot more offical, less suspicious!

A bathroom type fan (which can move a lot of air), good looking grill, can't see why the would effect resale.

Keri · #4 02-22-2009, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mark

A bathroom type fan (which can move a lot of air), good looking grill, can't see why the would effect resale.

Well, I was going to vent it thru the wall as it's downstairs where the tank is and I can access an old dryer vent that was there before. Wouldn't that look funny?

Lance · #5 02-22-2009, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Keri

Well, I was going to vent it thru the wall as it's downstairs where the tank is and I can access an old dryer vent that was there before. Wouldn't that look funny?

Not at all.

View Poll Results: What do you use to control humidity?
I don't use anything (I'm lucky)	70	44.59%
Humidex	1	0.64%
HRV	15	9.55%
Big exhaust fan	18	11.46%
Dehumidifier(s)	46	29.30%
Something else (please explain)	12	7.64%
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