Air you can wear, so sticky outside that your shirt becomes pasted to your skin, your hair coils up like a cobra ready to strike and your gumption plummets to zero. One might argue that hangry doesn’t mean that you are angry because you are hungry. It may instead mean that the Florida humidity is negatively affecting your pleasing nature. Just imagine what it does to your HVAC system!
Your HVAC system eliminates all that hot, “heavy” air, creating a comfortable home or office environment – one that is healthy and free of mold, also promoting energy efficiency and, ultimately, your comfort. High humidity can even cause respiratory issues and damage to furniture, cabinetry and flooring. Yikes!
Let’s break it down. Humidity equals air vapor and water in the air makes the temperature feel even hotter, you know, that “feels-like temperature” your weather person keeps droning on about. So, to ensure your comfort, your air conditioner and heat pump not only have to remove heat in the air, they have to work harder to rid your home or place of business of humidity as well.
This means longer run times which result in more wear and tear on your HVAC system. There are some things you can do to offset the costs of Florida humidity, including regular, professional HVAC system maintenance to maintain optimal performance, reduce utility bills and extend the lifespan of your HVAC unit.