{"id":2229,"date":"2023-08-07T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=2229"},"modified":"2023-08-04T14:29:20","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T18:29:20","slug":"why-you-might-need-dehumidifier-to-help-ac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wallheatingandair.com\/blog\/why-you-might-need-dehumidifier-to-help-ac\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Might Need a Dehumidifier to Help Your AC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You\u2019ve surely heard people say, \u201cIt\u2019s not the heat, it\u2019s the humidity.\u201d Maybe you\u2019ve said it yourself! And there\u2019s no doubt that air at the same temperature will feel hotter and heavier when it\u2019s humid than when it is dry. Why does humidity make you feel hotter? What can be done about it? With a dehumidifier, you can feel cooler while using your air conditioner less. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Our Bodies Cool Themselves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Human beings are good at regulating our bodies\u2019 temperatures. That\u2019s why humans can live in such a wide variety of climates around the world. We use energy from food to create our own warmth, and we also have a pretty decent cooling system as well. When people perspire, a sheen of moisture appears on our skin. As that moisture evaporates into the air, it carries some of our heat away with it, and our body temperature gets lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Humidity Affects Our Cooling Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Humidity is a measurement of how much moisture is being carried in the air. When the humidity is low, it is easy for the air to absorb more moisture, helping the perspiration evaporate quickly from your skin. When the humidity is high, there is already a great deal of moisture in the air. When the air is so saturated, it does not do a great job of absorbing any more water. This means evaporation is slowed, and your body\u2019s temperature will stay higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humidity and Your Air Conditioner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because of the way an air conditioner works\u2014running icy refrigerant through evaporator coils to absorb heat from your home\u2014it naturally causes some of the moisture in the air to condense on the coils just as it would condense on the outside of a glass of cold water. This moisture is caught in the condensate pan and drained away from your home. But the air conditioner\u2019s purpose is to decrease the temperature, so it does not dramatically affect the humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your body is very hot, you are likely to keep your thermostat set lower. This means your air conditioner will be running more of the time, putting strain on the compressor and causing wear and tear to all components. If you\u2019re not feeling as hot, you\u2019ll be able to set your thermostat a bit higher, and there will be less strain on your AC system. This will lead to more efficient operation, lower electric bills, fewer repair needs, and an air conditioner that has a longer lifespan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider a Dehumidifier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you add a dehumidifier to your home, you\u2019ll feel cooler even when the temperature isn\u2019t any lower. You\u2019ll run your air conditioner less of the time, helping it stay in better condition for longer. You\u2019ll even avoid other issues, like water damage, mold growth, swollen door and window frames, and damaged furniture, paint, and wallpaper. There are many options available. If you\u2019re ready to learn more about dehumidifiers in Monroe, GA<\/a>, we\u2019re ready to help you explore the possibilities and find the system that\u2019s best for you, your home, and your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach out to Wall Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.<\/strong><\/a> to make an appointment.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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