Humidity Levels Effect Air Conditioning Operating Conditions

Humidity is small water drops in the air. The HVAC systems in your Arlington, TX home keep the humidity levels at normal ranges. It removes extra humidity that may accumulate to provide for comfortable regulated temperatures. In the summer months the humidity level is kept lower (40%) to keep the room cooler and in the winter the humidity level is kept higher (50% and up) to keep the room warmer. Anything below and above the percentages listed above can cause other problems such as: bacteria, viruses, fungi and mites. Anything above 50% humidity has been known to cause various chemical interactions. This is why it is very important to have the HVAC unit checked regularly by an HVAC technician and ensure that all the working parts of the unit (compressor, refrigerant, condenser, etc.) are all performing properly.