Reducing Interior Loads. When using the air conditioner, and especially on hot days, turn off all unnecessary appliances and excess lighting. Prevent the sun from warming up the interior. By keeping drapes, blinds, or shades closed during the day. Use the bathroom exhaust fan to remove excess humidity after showering and hang wet towels and bathing suits etc. outside to dry.
Dry air is easier to cool than humid air.
Make sure the drain from the furnace is flowing freely. If the hose gets clogged, water will sit in the drain pan and spill over into the furnace. This contributes to moisture and humidity problems as well as damages the insides of the furnace. Cover fuzzy furniture with sheets or other material that won't be as warm to sit on. Other Appliances Refrigerator.