Central Air Conditioning Farmington CT not only reduces heat in the home, it also decreases the humidity level to a certain extent. If the home has historically experienced significant trouble with moisture inside, technicians can install a whole-house dehumidifier when they install the central air unit. This equipment can be added later as well. Homes located along rivers and lakes can have more trouble with humidity than others, and the same is true for houses situated in a very shady area.
Excessive Moisture in the Home
Excessive moisture trapped in a house can cause damage to shoes enclosed in humid closets. It can warp books and wood furnishings, and lead to mildew developing in bathrooms. High relative humidity also tends to make people feel uncomfortable and sweaty. Relative humidity is an index combining the moisture level in the air with the temperature. As temperatures and humidity climb, the environment becomes less pleasant.
No Perspiration Evaporation
When moisture in the air is high, perspiration cannot evaporate quickly. This disrupts the function of perspiration, which is to keep the body temperature normal when the environment is hot and to help people feel cool. Being soaked in sweat that does not evaporate is not helpful for those purposes. People continue to feel too warm as well as damp and sticky.
Sleep Disruption
Without central Air Conditioning Farmington CT, heat and humidity can disrupt sleep. Fans help keep people more comfortable, but they do nothing to lower the moisture content in the air. Experts say that humidity levels should never get above 50 percent in the bedroom, but that’s difficult to accomplish without air conditioning or dehumidification on muggy summer nights.
Increase in Allergens
People who are allergic to dust mites or mold find their symptoms increasing when humidity levels are higher. The moisture is conducive to the growth of the dust mite population and mold colonies in the home. Dust mites and the earliest stages of mold growth are invisible, but they still cause plenty of discomfort to anyone allergic to them. Central air conditioning as installed by a contractor such as Quinoco reduces these problems. Visit us website today. You can also visit them on Facebook.
