How Different Weather Affects Your HVAC System
The home's HVAC system helps to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. But, the environment outside can affect your HVAC’s performance. How you react to it is vital.
Extreme Heat And Cold
We’ve all seen the news and as the years go by. We hear of record breaking hot summers or coldest winters in different parts of the world. It’s understandable that we seek comfort during these extreme situations. But, don’t crank up your thermostat yet.
Setting your HVAC to the extremes of the temperature scale may not help. It may produce results the same if you had toned it down by a few degrees. Although you’re getting the same outcome, your system will consume a lot more power. Plus, it will cause its parts to break down faster. In short you’ll be wasting money for nothing but a false sense of ease.
To better combat the most extreme weathers you should get creative. It isn’t hard. You only need to use your imagination. For days when it’s freezing, you should put on sweaters and pants to keep yourself warm. When it’s scorching sometimes a the help of fan might help your AC. Have it face you, but turn it off once your body feels it’s cool enough.
Extreme Humidity
This usually happens during warmer weathers. This is when the heat has lead to too much water vapor in the air. On average cases your AC can deal with this as it sucks the moisture from your home and drains it outside. But when things are hotter than normal, your unit may have a hard time dealing with the extreme humidity. To deal with this, your system will have to work harder. This means that is will use more electricity and will increase your bills.
Extreme Dryness
When the atmosphere is dry, it becomes harder for your system to meet the desired temperature. Even when your system says it’s finally done its job, it may still feel a bit chilly. This is due to the lack of moisture in the air making it harder for our bodies to stay warm.
HVAC technology continues to develop and advance. But, our climate a;so seems to change and become more unpredictable. It’s best that we prepare before extreme weather hits. Have the clothing and tools needed to do the job of our heating and cooling systems if they fail.
Always have these checked and maintained by reputable professionals. Ask for their recommendations for your home temperature during extreme weather. Call Ardmore Fresh Air at (847) 588-2400 for help wit your HVAC system during extreme weather.
