Roof leak led to tarp on roof, which is causing extreme humidity upstairs (windows fogged over). Turned on air conditions upstairs to get rid of heat and humidity. Result:
- More condensation on outside of window
- Mold all around the window frame around the air conditioner
- Humidity and small mold specks inside the double-paned window
- Extensive mold on the frame around the inside of the window
I've washed all the visible mold except for the inside of the window. I replaced the two-year-old air conditioner because it smelled like mold. I realize I need to get the window glass replaced.
What I can't figure out is
why the air conditioning seems to be worsening the humidity problem around the unit. I think the combination of hot, humid summer, the roof tarp, and poor attic ventilation is the problem. I will have roof vents installed when the roof is replaced. There are soffit vents and gable vents, but the gable vents are too small.
In the meantime,
what can I do to reduce the humidity upstairs and avoid more mold? Pretty worried about the health impacts at this point.
Thanks!