Relief is a personal issue and achieving your home’s ideal comfort level is something the team at Clean Air HVAC is ready to support you in achieving. Of course, remaining comfortable and avoiding AC repair is something all homeowners can agree they expect from their home comfort system. There are obvious things that you can adjust to improve your personal comfort, including your thermostat, but a less obvious thing is the humidity levels. Humidity plays a crucial role in how comfortable you feel in your home and it’s frequently overlooked. The moisture levels in your home could be hindering your comfort levels in addition with your indoor air quality, that’s how a whole-home dehumidifier comes in as a comfort savior.
As the seasons alter in Pacheco, we have times where the humidity feels absolutely insufferable. While you may assume lowering your thermostat is the solution, it might be time to consider a dehumidifier. The optimal humidity for your health and comfort is between 30-50%. Besides feeling uncomfortable, how do you know if you have too much humidity in your home?
There are several issues to look for:
- Musty odors
- Cracked paint
- The air feels sticky
- Condensation or frost on your windows
- Peeling wall paper
We normally associate humidity with heat, but it doesn’t have to be hot to be humid. The heat just makes the humidity more uncomfortable. Fall and late spring are usually high humidity seasons and times when it’s raining or early in the morning and evening.
Before you spend a lot of time looking for signs of extra humidity in your home, give the pros at Clean Air HVAC in Pacheco a call at 925-233-6238. Our trained experts can guide you on the most effective ways to keep your home comfortable at the perfect amount of humidity.