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On especially humid days, it might feel like your AC unit just isn\u2019t working. You crank the temperature way down, and you\u2019re still sweating. This is all thanks to how humidity affects your heating\/cooling system. We\u2019ll teach you all about this idea and explain why it\u2019s such a problem around these parts.<\/p>\n
Humidity is a term that explains how much water vapor is in the air. You\u2019ll hear people use percentages when they\u2019re talking about it. This percentage explains how much of the air is water, and how much is actual air. It\u2019s a little confusing, but there\u2019s invisible water vapors floating around in the air. This is essentially why humidity is so awful.<\/p>\n
When you\u2019re hot, your body sweats to get rid of the heat. If there\u2019s already water on your skin, you can\u2019t sweat as well. This is why high humidity in your home is an issue.<\/p>\n
The water vapor in the air is slowing down how well you can regulate your body\u2019s temperature, making you feel hotter than it actually is. On top of that, warm air can hold more moisture than cold air can.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.5.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/carolinacomfortsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/how-humidity-affects-your-home-hvac-system.jpg” alt=”With most of the country on stay-at-home orders, it is more important than ever to make sure that our immediate environments are safe.” title_text=”how-humidity-affects-your-home-hvac-system” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ custom_margin=”0vw|0vw|0vw||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0vw|0vw|0vw||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0vw||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” border_radii=”on|50px|50px|50px|50px” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#8fc6e8″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.6.0″ width=”90%” max_width=”1140px” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Legionnaires Disease and What It Taught Us” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ text_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_2_font_size_phone=”” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We always suggest keeping your home\u2019s humidity below 60%. The golden range is a value between 50% and 55% humidity in your home. One reason for this is because it feels more comfortable, the other reason is due to how humidity affects your heating system.<\/span><\/p>\n During the cold nights of a Carolina winter, you might find yourself dialing up the thermostat. If your home\u2019s humidity is too low, then you\u2019ll have a problem here. Colder outdoor temperatures mean a naturally lower humidity rate in the air which turns into a lower humidity in your home.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(255,255,255,0.62)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(0,55,99,0.55)” background_color_gradient_start_position=”78%” custom_margin=”||-15px|” custom_padding=”0px|0px|50.4375px|0px|false|false” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”0px||12px||false|false” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Legionnaires Disease and What It Taught Us” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ text_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”10px||0px||false|false” header_2_font_size_tablet=”22px” header_2_font_size_phone=”” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Unfortunately, low humidity is just as nasty as high humidity. The lower humidity will make you feel cooler, even when the thermometer is at a comfortable temperature. You might be shivering and feeling sick, wondering if your heater is busted.<\/p>\n If your home\u2019s humidity is lower than 30% in the winter, you\u2019ll experience problems<\/a> like:<\/p>\n This dry air also makes your heater work harder. You might be tempted to increase the temperature even more since it still feels cold, and that contributes to more strain on your heating system. A strained system might wind up needing professional heating repairs<\/a> which cost you money. Of course, your heat isn\u2019t the only part of your HVAC system that struggles with humidity issues \u2013 your cooling does, too.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Risk Factors” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ text_font_size=”20px” custom_margin=”0px||0px|” custom_padding=”0px||14px|||” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your central air conditioning system works by getting rid of hot air in your home and replacing it with fresh, cool air. Within your AC system, there are a lot of components that work together to do this process.<\/p>\n A big part of the process is the evaporator coil. It takes the water vapor out of your air and turns it into a liquid. This process helps to dehumidify your home \u2013 lowering the humidity level across the board.<\/p>\n The problem with high humidity is that it can overload your HVAC system. It won\u2019t be able to keep up with humidity spikes, and the resulting air will feel wet. Enough humidity and your windows will fog up and your home will start to smell musty. It may even cause mold or mildew on your windows and walls!<\/p>\n By turning the thermometer even lower, you\u2019ll be overworking and further straining your central air conditioning. This, again, results in more frequent air conditioning repairs.<\/a> All in all, controlling your humidity is a big deal. 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If you want to get rid of the moisture in the air, you need a dehumidifier.<\/p>\n One way to do that is to keep your windows open and leave fans running to help circulate the air. When the days get too hot, this might not be an option.<\/p>\n A lot of our customers in the area choose to use a dehumidifier in their homes. This is a little machine that sucks the moisture out of the air and collects the water into a little container within the machine. You dump the container when it fills up, and you don\u2019t have to worry about high humidity anymore.<\/p>\n Dehumidifiers have to be correctly sized for your home. This takes your square footage and current humidity into consideration. If it\u2019s too large, you\u2019ll dry your home out \u2013 too small, and you won\u2019t fix the problem. If you\u2019re not sure, you can ask one of our pros at Carolina Comfort to walk you through the process. The other thing we can do is take care of your heating\/cooling equipment.<\/p>\n Learning about humidity is a little confusing, and it\u2019s really hard for you to know your humidity levels. A humidity level that\u2019s too high or too low can overwork your HVAC system and leave you feeling uncomfortable. If you want to chat with a professional, you can always give us a call or an email<\/a>. At Carolina Comfort, our goal is to keep your family comfortable in your home. We\u2019ll answer your questions and send over a professional HVAC technician to repair, upgrade, or diagnose your problem.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color=”#ce4c40″ z_index_tablet=”500″ box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#004a97″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.6.0″ text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”20px” link_font=”|100|||on|||#8fc6e8|” link_text_color=”#ffffff” header_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”|10px||10px” z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Carolina Comfort, Inc. has been serving the neighborhoods of Columbia, South Carolina for over two decades. 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