Does Humidity Affect AC Performance?

If you’ve ever been to the deep South during the summer, you know what excessive humidity can do. It makes a hot summer day feel even hotter, and can even make it difficult to breathe with all of that excess moisture in the air. But did you know that humidity doesn’t just affect the air outside? Too much humidity causes problems for your air conditioner, too. Continue reading to learn about humidity’s effect on air conditioners and how you can prevent it from becoming a problem in your home.

Your AC works by removing heat and moisture and replacing it with fresh, cold air. Needless to say, if there’s too much humidity inside, your AC might not be able to function as well and may not even keep your home comfortable at all. You might as well turn off a unit with insufficient cooling capacity since all you’re doing is wasting electricity. Be sure to speak with your HVAC technician about cooling capacity the next time you schedule AC installation in Fair Oaks, CA. We’ll set you up with a unit that’s the correct size for your home.

Signs of high humidity in your home

You don’t need any special tools to measure the humidity in your home. All you have to do is look, feel and smell around to notice that you have a problem:

• Moist air: Is your skin damp and clammy when you’re inside your house? If so, you’re either coming down with some kind of sickness or your home has high humidity. Too much moisture in the air will make things like your skin slightly damp.
• Foggy windows: All of that moisture in your house can make your windows slightly foggy during the summer. If you find yourself constantly wiping off fog to see outside, it may be time to call an HVAC professional to address your humidity issue.
• Mold: The worst sign of indoor humidity is mold. It’s not just unsightly and unpleasant—it could be a health hazard for those with allergies. Be sure to get in contact with a mold remediation expert to sort out this issue.
• Musty odor: Damp air leads to bad smells throughout your home. The air (and even your furniture and carpets) may start to smell musty and old. Don’t just buy an air freshener if you notice this odor—get some professional help with your HVAC!

How can I remove humidity?

Keeping the humidity level low in your home is relatively easy—all you have to do is set up a dehumidifier and keep it running throughout the summer. You’ll be amazed at how much water your dehumidifier can pull out of the air on a hot summer day. If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner, consider purchasing one that’s compatible with a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier will turn on at the same time as your air conditioner, keeping your home cool and moisture free all at once.

Give Cassel Air Conditioning and Heating Service a call today to learn more about humidity in your home, or to schedule AC installation in Fair Oaks, CA before the summer starts to heat up. The sooner you call, the sooner your home will be nice and cool!

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