Apartment Comfort Problems: Drafts, Humidity, and Energy Use

What the problem looks like in a small apartment Your small apartment needs moisture control to avoid mold. Start by checking if bathroom exhaust fans move humid air outside and aren’t blocked. Use EPA guides to confirm this works for your space. If fans aren’t venting properly, moisture builds up inside, causing dampness and mold … Read more

Apartment Comfort Problems: Drafts, Humidity, and Energy Use

What the problem looks like in a small apartment Your small apartment’s biggest comfort problem? Moisture control. Start by checking your bathroom exhaust: it must move humid air outside without blocking airflow. This stops mold and dampness. First, verify with U.S. EPA’s Mold Guide and ENERGY STAR’s Ventilating Fans page. Compare options by cost, risk, … Read more