Another day of excessive heat and humidity means your air conditioning is working really hard.
An expert tells us that’s how it should be.
HVAC manager at Abt Electronics Dan Raysby says air conditioners are essentially large dehumidifiers, and to be productive they should run continuously on days like today.
If you buy a central air system that’s too big, it will reach colder temperatures and turn off before pulling moisture out of the air, he says.
Things to consider while looking for a new unit are: energy efficiency ratings, type, price and the size of your place.
Raysby says we only use our air conditioning for a couple of months out of the year so it doesn’t make sense for most people to buy a system with the highest energy efficiency rating due to the cost.
Window units or mini splits can help cool down specific rooms, like bedrooms.
Raysby says the perks of a split are they don’t use ductwork, are very quiet and don’t cost as much to run.
Although if you go the route of a whole-house system, Abt has its own metal fabrication department for making ductwork.
Raysby says solar-powered fans are another great choice to help push out air on days like today when he says it often feels like there’s a hot blanket on top of your ceiling.