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How To: 1  1. Purchase a hygrometer. One of the easiest ways to test your homeâs humidity level is to head to the drugstore and purchase a hygrometer or indoor humidity monitor. 2  2. Check for signs. If you donât want to spring for a store-bought device, there are several telltale signs of humidity.
Measure It. You can measure humidity levels with an inexpensive device called a hygrometer, easily obtained at any hardware store. Take a measurement in a few areas to see if the problem is localized, or if the house is humid throughout. A humidity level of 50% is normal for the summer. In the winter, the ideal indoor humidity depends on the outdoor air temperature and may be 30% or less on colder days.