Being comfortable in our own home is something that most of us expect. We like to have our home cooled down while it’s hot outside and warmed up when it’s cold outside. But we never talk about the humidity in our homes. Do our AC units help control humidity? The answer is yes.
Your air conditioning system does a lot of things, including removing the humidity from inside your home. Removing the humidity can lead to a lot of other benefits, as well, so let’s talk about them.
Indoor air quality
If you’re changing out your air filters regularly, you’re likely to have better indoor air quality. Having better air quality inside of your home is important for your health and comfort levels. Better air quality means cleaner air and fewer pollutants inside of your home, which can lead to a reduction in those pesky allergies that can affect our health.
Health effects
A higher humidity level is the perfect place for mold to grow – and where there is mold, there are usually allergies. Between air filters and your AC unit, your home should have fewer pollutants floating around. With less dust, dander, and debris circulating through your home, your less likely to be affected by things like itchy eyes, sneezing and coughing.
A comfortable home
With a high humidity level, you probably won’t feel very comfortable inside your home – especially if you live in an area that is prone to high humidity. If you find yourself getting sweaty easily but not being able to cool off just as easily, this may be a sign of high humidity levels inside your home. With a properly functioning AC unit, you shouldn’t have this issue.
Make sure your AC is working properly before the summer months hit us. Contact Mendez Heating and Air today!
