Humidity is the bane of comfort during the summer. Homeowners will complain until the sun goes down about scorching hot temperatures, but very few people know the uncomfortable effects of humidity and how it can contribute to the breakdown of your air conditioner. Let us explain.
Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor in the air. During the summer, when temperatures are high, humidity levels also rise which leads to some adverse effects that can make the climate feel even more uncomfortable. Air conditioners then have more trouble cooling your home and they can begin to fail if you’re not careful. Luckily, there are HVAC options in Cherry Hill, like dehumidifiers, that can address the water vapor issue and lead your home to be more comfortable.
Keep reading if you want to know the effects of humidity, the science behind it, and what you can do to address it.
Homeowners are looking for every tip and trick in the book to save money on energy bills while increasing cooling power in their homes. Figuring out why isn’t a mystery, energy prices are on the rise and everyone is trying their best to reduce their carbon footprint while trying not to compromise their comfort. Luckily, there are some tried and true methods for doing just that!
If you’ve forgotten to get AC maintenance and you’ve already started worrying about repairs for the summer, we’d like to let you in on a little industry secret. Sure, maintenance during the springtime might be better in general, but it really doesn’t matter when you get your AC tuned-up as much as it matters that you get it done at all. AC maintenance is a vital tool for combatting a system’s old age, problems that will arise in the future, and increasing efficiency levels.
Air purification systems are all the rage these days and for good reason! They’re a powerful way to mitigate germs of all sorts while keeping your home free of odors and any other microbial particles that could impact your health. However, while many homeowners might like the appeal of an air purifier in their home, they don’t actually know how they work and hesitate when it comes time to invest in an indoor air quality machine. So, in light of trying to spread information that’s accurate and useful, we’d like to talk about these systems and how they work.
The team here at Ambient Comfort is concerned primarily with keeping you cool and comfortable for as long as possible, at the most affordable price possible. That requires more than just calling us when you need repairs or you notice something strange about your system. It means being proactive and when you’re taking your AC out of hibernation for the year, there is a wide variety of things you can do to make the transition easier and more effective.
We don’t expect you to be able to answer that question right away. In fact, most homeowners have no idea how efficiently their system is running at all, mainly because as long as it gets the job done, what’s the point of noticing how efficient it is?
Heaters are not supposed to make noise. No, this isn’t dependent on the type of furnace you have, from boilers to ductless heat pumps, they’re all supposed to operate relatively quietly. That’s why these sounds are so important to notice—they can clue you in on a sinister problem that’s starting to develop within your heater.
Good morning class, today we’ll be discussing some of the intricacies with furnace safety and how you can have your own furnace safety checklist!