High humidity inside your house can be uncomfortable. Worse yet, it can pose a threat to your home's structure and surfaces. Help conquer it with these tips. #GoodNeighbor How to reduce and control humidity: • Set the fan to automatic. (Keeping it in the "on" position re-humidifies the space by blowing air over a wet coil when the condenser cycles off.) • Invest in a unit with a variable-speed air handler. • Consider installing a whole-house dehumidifier. • Don't automatically lower the thermostat. Turning down the thermostat to reduce humidity can be a sign of an oversized air conditioning system. Smart thermostats can be part of a humidity strategy. Ways to cut excess humidity: • Install vent fans in kitchens and bathrooms. • Run a dehumidifier. • Cover dirt floors in crawl spaces with a plastic vapor barrier. • Seal air and duct leaks. • Select houseplants that absorb moisture from the air, like Boston ferns. • Keep air conditioning drip pans and drain lines clean and unobstructed...