No matter what the temperature is outside, balancing the humidity level in your Neptune Beach, Florida, home is crucial to maintaining comfort. Find out how proper humidity levels can improve the comfort of you and your loved ones.

Improved Sleep

When the humidity level is too low, the air in your home can dry out your throat, mouth and nasal passages. As a result, it can irritate your lungs and make it more difficult to sleep. Humidity levels that are too high can make it difficult to breathe comfortably and likewise lead to a more restless night of sleep.

Greater Resistance to Illness

High humidity can create an ideal environment for viruses and germs to thrive. As a result, it allows illness to spread more quickly through the home. Humidity levels that are too high or too low can also trigger asthma and allergy symptoms.

Better Hair and Skin

High humidity can lead to frizzy hair that’s difficult to style. High humidity can also lead to increased sweating and can cause your body to overheat more easily. On the other hand, if the humidity in your home drops too low, your skin can dry out, leading to cracked skin, damaged nail beds and worsening eczema symptoms.

What’s the Ideal Level of Home Humidity?

In the warm weather months, you should ideally keep your humidity levels between 30 and 45 percent to provide for ideal comfort. If you don’t have a smart thermostat that tracks humidity levels, invest in a home humidifier gauge.

Running your air conditioner on hot, muggy days can help to remove humidity from the air. If humidity is higher than normal, your AC unit may need a little help. Consider installing a whole-home dehumidifier to keep your home as comfortable as possible.

Want to make sure that your AC unit is in top shape so that it can maintain healthy humidity levels in your home? Contact Ocean State Air Conditioning & Heating at (904) 574-5619 today to schedule your AC tune-up. We’ll help improve your home’s comfort in no time.

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