April Showers Bring... Humidity? Here’s How to Keep Your Knoxville & Crossville Home Comfortable
Spring has arrived in Knoxville, Crossville, and surrounding areas—and with it comes the return of wet weather and rising humidity levels. While the blooming flowers and mild temperatures are a welcome sight, your home could be quietly suffering from excess moisture indoors.
Too much humidity can lead to mold growth, musty smells, increased allergens, and a less comfortable living space. The good news? You can take control before it becomes a bigger issue.
Here’s how homeowners in East and Middle Tennessee—from Jamestown to Fairfield Glade—can manage indoor humidity and protect their comfort this season.
Here in Cumberland County, Loudon County, and throughout the Knoxville region, spring brings frequent rain and fluctuating temperatures. These shifts cause your HVAC system to switch from heat to cool—sometimes within the same day—which can stress your system and leave moisture unmanaged.
Add in older homes, yard drainage issues, and sudden downpours, and you’ve got a recipe for indoor humidity problems. That’s why regular HVAC maintenance and moisture checks are so important this time of year.
Wondering if your home is too humid? Watch for signs like:
If you’re noticing any of these in your Lake Tansi, Oak Ridge, or Cookeville home, it’s time to act.
Your HVAC system does more than cool the air—it also helps remove excess moisture. But it can’t do its job properly if it’s dirty or poorly maintained.
Here are a few tips to help your system stay ahead of humidity:
Spring rains can reveal or worsen leaks around your home. Even a small leak near your HVAC unit or plumbing system can raise your indoor humidity levels significantly.
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The main reason for an air conditioning system leaking water is a clogged condensate drain line. This line is meant to drain the condensation into the outdoors. If it gets blocked, the overflow pan will fill up.
Musty smells in air conditioners can come from clogged filters, moisture, mold, dirty ducts, and broken parts.
Yes, bleach can unclog toilets in many cases. Its high chlorine content breaks down clogs, like toilet paper and waste.
Pouring a cup of vinegar or bleach down the drain line every 3-5 months can help. This stops algae and debris from clogging it.
Air conditioners cool your home by moving heat from inside to outside. They use refrigerant in a cycle between indoor and outdoor units.
Clogs happen when things like toilet paper and waste get stuck in the toilet's drainage. This stops water from flowing and can cause bad smells.
A cracked drain pan can lead to water leaking out and causing damage. Checking it regularly for cracks is key to finding leaks early.
If the smell goes away quickly, it's likely okay. But if it doesn't, or if your home's temperature and humidity are off, you should check it out.
Ignoring a clogged toilet can lead to worse problems, like water damage and bad smells. It's important to know the causes and effects to fix it right.
A dirty air filter can make the evaporator coils freeze. When they thaw, the water can overflow and leak. Changing the air filter every 30-90 days helps avoid this.
Mold and mildew love the warm, damp places in air conditioners. They grow on parts like the evaporator coil and ducts, causing bad smells.
Bleach uses sodium hypochlorite to break down waste and stains. This process helps clear the toilet and unclog it.
If your AC isn't cooling right and makes strange noises, it might have a refrigerant leak. These leaks need a pro to fix them safely. Don't try to fix it yourself.
Leaks let in dirt, dust, and mold spores, which can grow and cause bad smells in your ducts.
Always wear goggles and gloves when using bleach. Make sure the bathroom is well-ventilated to avoid inhaling fumes.
Moisture can form on air vents and ducts if they're not well-insulated. This happens when warm air meets the cold ducts. Inspecting and insulating the ducts well is important.
Blocked vents and not enough return air can stop air from moving well. This lets moisture and mold grow, making smells.
You'll need 1-2 cups of liquid bleach and 2 gallons of hot water.
A dirty or cracked evaporator coil can mess up drainage. Dirty coils might make condensation splash instead of draining. Cracks let water escape.
Problems like clogged drains, bad insulation, or sealing issues can cause water to build up. This creates a place for mold and mildew to grow, leading to bad smells.
Mix 2 cups of bleach with hot water in the toilet bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Then, flush the toilet several times to clear the clog.
ACs cool in warm weather, not cold. Running it in cold weather can freeze the evaporator coils. This can cause leaks. It's best to avoid AC use in very cold weather.
Experts use special cleaners, antimicrobial treatments, and thorough cleaning to get rid of mold and mildew. This helps stop them from coming back.
You can use baking soda and vinegar or dish soap and hot water. These are good alternatives to bleach.
The drip pan can wear out or corrode over time. Holes in it let condensation leak. Replacing it is sometimes needed to stop leaks.
Cleaning your ducts gets rid of dust, dirt, and harmful stuff that can make your air smell bad and lower its quality.
Call a plumber if DIY methods don't work or if you suspect a bigger plumbing issue. Professionals can handle tough clogs and fix underlying problems.
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