Humidity House Pressure Driving Forces Moisture Outside Your Home How Your House Breathes How Your Thermostat Works Minnesota Code Requirements for Mechanical Ventilation

House Pressure Driving Forces It's important to understand the driving forces that cause air to flow inside and outside your house. The driving force is created by air pressure differences between the inside of the house and the outside. The air pressure differences cause air to flow through the house, which causes greater discomfort as more cold air leaks into the house. Stack Effect Stack effect happens when the air inside your house is warmer than the air outside. Wind Effect When the wind is blowing, it can affect the air flow in your home. Exhaust Effect The exhaust effect occurs when an exhausting appliance is operating.

This website offers suggestions for how you should properly maintain and operate your home. However, you should always refer to your builder warranty, maintenance and homeowner manual documents for the specific operation and maintenance requirements for your individual home and its equipment.