Month: June 2022

When indoor plumbing became more popular in the 1940s, a whole new level of comfort and convenience began for homeowners. However, with that convenience came new challenges. One of those challenges is controlling humidity levels so they remain safe and comfortable inside your home. According to HVAC.com, the ideal humidity level is between 30 percent and 50 percent.

Today, the combination of indoor plumbing as well as seasonal humidity can contribute to issues such as mold growth. Our professionals at ACS Air Conditioning Services want to share with you some tips on controlling humidity and, furthermore, humidity control consequences in your Marana home.

• Kitchen Considerations. When you are cooking in your kitchen, you will notice a fair amount of steam being released into the air. In order to reduce humidity in your kitchen, try to remember to cover your pots while cooking and use your range hood ventilation system liberally.

• Laundry Tips. Make sure your dryer is properly vented to the outside so all that moisture is deposited outdoors. Better yet, on warm days, plan to hang out things like sheets, towels and other larger items on an outdoor clothesline.

• Bathroom Habits. By taking shorter showers and making sure your bathroom vents are turned on, you can minimize the amount of moisture released into your home. Consider exploring special exhaust fans that turn on automatically when certain humidity levels are reached. Be sure all exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathrooms vent to the outside, not into your attic.

• Humidifiers. During the winter months, you may use a humidifier to help combat dry air in your Arizona home. However, during the warmer summer months, you want to make sure that your furnace humidifier and other portable humidifiers are turned off or used sparingly.

• Air Circulation. When air is circulating, it is much less likely for humidity to build up. During the humid summer months, be sure to run the fan on your furnace all the time. You can also minimize humidity buildup by keeping your curtains and drapes open as well as interior doors such as closets. To keep air flowing around your home, be sure air registers are not blocked and try not to close off unused rooms.

• Special Areas. If your home has moisture-producing areas such as a greenhouse, indoor pool, or hot tub, be sure to keep the doors and windows to these areas closed but add plenty of air ventilation within them.

• Basement and Crawl Spaces. If you have exposed earth in your home’s basement and crawl space, you’ll want to install ground sheeting. Also, be sure that your outdoor property is graded so water flows away from your foundation and that you take care of weeping tiles and leaking gutters immediately.

• Chimneys. Be sure to have your chimney inspected and cleaned each year. Clogged chimneys can not only be a fire hazard, but also create high humidity issues.

• New Additions. Remember that new building materials may take time to dry. If you have recently put on an addition to your home, be sure to increase ventilation immediately after construction.

• Dehumidifiers. Many newer homes are well insulated and sealed to be energy efficient. However, the downside is that humidity can get trapped inside. If your home is new, may want to consider purchasing a dehumidifier to remove excess moisture.

• Leaks. If you happen to have any plumbing problems or other water leaks in your home, be sure to identify and repair them as soon as possible. Pooling or standing water is a known breeding ground for mold.

• Firewood. If you happen to have a fireplace, try to dry and store your firewood outdoors. Green wood releases a fair amount of moisture inside home.

Our Team Has Humidity Solutions

To learn more about how to lower humidity levels in your home, call ACS Air Conditioning Services in Marana, AZ. Our trained technicians can share a wide variety of solutions that can work with your heating, ventilating and air conditioning system. Call 520-230-5668 or contact us online today.

A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.

At ACS Air Conditioning Services, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to run efficiently is crucial to helping you get the good night’s sleep you deserve. We also know how critical sleep is to everyday life, so we make it a priority to provide our customers in the Oro Valley, AZ, area a cooling system that ensures the utmost comfort all hours of the day or night.

Getting It Right

According to a study published in the National Centre for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), part of the US National Library of Medicine (NLM), it’s recommended to set your thermostat between 60 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit at night for a comfortable full night’s sleep. By comfortable, we mean not constantly waking up to add blankets or to turn down the thermostat in the middle of the night. Additionally, your body will not have to worry about regulating its own temperature, because your room will already be set to the ideal sleeping condition to do that for you.

Keeping It Right

By keeping your air conditioner in tip-top shape all year long, you can help prevent any potential problems that can arise during the times when you need your cooling system most. That means scheduling regular maintenance for one of our professionals to come out and thoroughly clean your unit of any debris, dust, or dirt, and confirm there are not any leaks or cracks.

The Right Benefits

Once you know your system is working in prime condition, here are three health benefits you can experience from lowering your thermostat’s temperature at night:

1. Helps your mood

It’s not just your physical health that will improve—your mental health will significantly change as well. Getting uninterrupted sleep is essential for staying alert, energetic, and keeping a positive outlook on life. The less signs of irritability and exhaustion you show, the more likely you will be able to function at your best.

2. Fights aging

Resting comfortably and staying cool are not the only advantages of lowering your home’s temperature before going to bed each night. While sleeping, your body is also more likely to release melatonin, a hormone that fights symptoms of aging and helps prevent getting wrinkles sooner than you should.

3. Contributes to weight loss

It’s not just a nutritious diet and getting regular exercise that are the necessary components to losing weight. You also need a healthy sleeping pattern to help shed those unwanted pounds. Without a comfortable and proper sleep schedule, your weight-loss plan will not be as effective and ultimately can increase your odds of losing muscle mass instead of fat.

Schedule Your Tune-Up

Follow our simple air conditioning tips, and schedule your seasonal maintenance today. Give our ACS Air Conditioning Services professionals a call at 520-230-5668 or request service online. We can help you live healthier by keeping you and your family comfortable at home throughout the hot summer months ahead.