Is Your HVAC System Impacting Sleep Quality?

You probably assume that your HVAC system protects your health and keeps you safe and warm during winter. However, you may not realize that the same system might also hurt your sleep quality. Here are several ways this could be happening in your Atlantic Beach, FL, home.

Variable Temperatures

During the winter, you need your HVAC system to keep your home warm, but cooler temperatures usually prove more conducive to sleep. Balancing the need for heat while staying cool enough for good slumber can be tricky. Programmable thermostats and home-zoning technology might lead to better sleep.

Low or High Humidity

It’s possible to have insufficient humidity indoors in winter. Overly dry air might wake you with a dry throat, and your skin could itch all day. Healthy humidity levels indoors usually hover around 50%, so you might need humidifying HVAC elements to achieve healthy indoor humidity.

Poor Indoor Air Quality

When your home’s indoor air quality isn’t as good as it should be, you might have trouble breathing. If your home doesn’t have enough air exchange, it might continually circulate particulates and foreign materials, including debris, dust, pet dander, pollen and chemical residues from cleaning supplies. You might find it harder to sleep comfortably, and you can be susceptible to allergies and asthma attacks.

Too Much Noise

Many people find the steady hum of an HVAC system heating their winter bedroom to be a comforting white noise that helps them sleep. However, older systems or HVAC equipment lacking in maintenance might be noisy and disruptive. These noises don’t just keep you awake — they’re also warning signs of potential problems.

Noise, poor air quality, high humidity levels and temperature issues are ways your home’s HVAC system might make it hard to get a good night’s sleep. Fortunately, our service technicians can address all these issues. Contact Cool R Us, Inc A/C & Heating for any HVAC services your home needs.

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