How humidity affects your Air Conditioning System

In all the coastal regions of the United States our buildings struggle with far greater levels of moisture in the air. This moisture laden air enters our homes and businesses causing our HVAC systems to run much longer. The increased run times cause our utility bills to also increase significantly.

Our air conditioning and heating systems not only keep us cool in the summer and warm in the winter; they also dehumidify our indoor air. Lower levels of moisture in the air, greatly improves comfort levels inside a building. You see our skin feels too hot or cold if temperatures are too high or low and higher humidity levels magnify our level of discomfort.

When our bodies cannot dissipate our own internal heat normally, we feel too hot or too cold. Foam insulated buildings are much more comfortable since they do not have these temperature and humidity struggles. Temperatures remain much more consistent and lower humidity levels greatly improve the indoor quality. Utility bills are much smaller and our skin feels more comfortable.

Also, in new homes and businesses ProLevel works side by side with the HVAC contractor and or the Mechanical Engineer to ensure the Air conditioning systems are sized properly. Foam insulated buildings do not need as much A/C. Generally the HVAC systems are sized 30% smaller in our foam homes/buildings. This is necessary to increase the A/C units run time, whereby more moisture will be removed from the inside of the building, and utility bills will be much smaller.

To get a better understanding of how spray foam insulation can lower your electric bills, call today or click here for a free estimate on our services.