Is Humidity Affected by Air Conditioning?

Home air conditioning units, either window-mounted or central, are designed to remove moisture from inside a house or apartment. This ability is especially important in moist climates or homes near bodies of water. In Middletown, residences close to the Wallkill River may feel higher indoor dampness during the summer months.

HVAC contractors know the signs of an air conditioner not adequately removing humidity. Some telltale signs include:

- Ceiling or walls with water stains

- Fogged-up windows

- Musty smells

- Mold buildup, especially in bathrooms or near sinks

Improper AC sizing for a home's square footage can also lead to humidity problems. Air conditioners must work harder on humid days, and an AC unit with too-small cooling capacity will not remove moisture properly. Ironically, an excessively large unit may cool quickly but not optimally remove humidity.

Other reasons for underperformance include a clogged condensate drain allowing water to back up into the home as well as a built-in dehumidifier that may have stopped working.

It's critical to have a trained HVAC contractor check air conditioners annually to find problems before they arise. Since all homes are different, correct sizing of new HVAC equipment is critical. Only specially trained HVAC contractors have the right tools to perform this evaluation properly.

How Analytics Is Changing HVAC Maintenance

To minimize the costs associated with AC repair, many HVAC companies offer preventative maintenance (PM) packages. With analytics, the larger amount of available data allows for more efficient PM choices.

Advantages with Analytics

Analytics collects service data and information about different models, allowing service providers and property owners to evaluate how soon components are likely to fail without PM. Prior to analytics, the homeowner or property manager had to trust the technician about which procedures might be necessary for preventing future problems. The right maintenance choices can prevent more costly repairs in the future, but extra maintenance work can be an unnecessary expense.

Experienced AC Repair

Since we install and service a range of systems from ductless units to central air, we are familiar with the particular requirements of different HVAC systems. When assessing the data provided by analytics, our technicians can draw from their personal experience with various units here in New York.

Learn more about why our AC repair technicians have such positive testimonials from customers.

The Importance of Keeping Dust Systems Clean

Nobody likes a dusty home, but when left unchecked, dust buildup can do more than aggravate sensitive allergies. Dust particles can impact the home’s air quality, lower the performance and efficiency of HVAC equipment, and even become a fire hazard.

Hidden Dangers of Dust

While dust is a common contributor to explosions and fires in plants and manufacturing facilities, homeowners also face potentially deadly risks from the buildup of dust in their own homes. Detecting areas of heavy dust buildup is critical to preventing the spread of dust particles in order to keep the risk of problems to a minimum.

Importance of Regular Cleaning

Regular cleaning is key to preventing all of these issues associated with dust buildup. Any horizontal surface that’s part of the HVAC system is prone to collecting dust, even unnoticed overhead joists or out-of-the-way ductwork. Not only will occasional cleaning of the equipment help reduce the risk for dust-caused fire or explosion, but it can also improve system performance and efficiency. Minimizing dust will also allow everyone in the home to breathe just a little easier, creating a happier, healthier living environment for families and their pets.

Contact a heating and cooling specialist like Larson's Heating & Cooling, Inc. to learn proper techniques for cleaning HVAC systems.