Why stay cold and miserable at home? You know that relaxed, comfy feeling that people talk about when they get to go home at the end of the day?
Do you actually get that? What exactly makes your home feel so uncomfortable these days?
Factors such as temperature, indoor air quality, and humidity affect the level of comfort in our homes. A properly functioning HVAC system is necessary to meet all our comfort needs.
Imagine a home where the temperature feels “just right” all of the time, the air is cool, clean, free of dust, pollutants, and allergens. A home that is never too dry or too damp, and because it’s well balanced, it’s energy-efficient, too!
Temperature Affects Productivity
The right temperature isn’t just about comfort when you work from home – it’s about your performance as well. Many studies have shown that indoor temperatures affect work productivity, learning, and mental well-being.
Research conducted by UAE-based cooling company Taqeef shows that routine tasks can be adversely affected by just a few degrees. Facilities Management Journal, for instance, reported that nearly one out of three workers lose productivity as well as their ability to concentrate and work efficiently due to uncomfortable HVAC temperatures between 10 and 30 minutes per day.
A slightly cool temperature of 22C works best to achieve the highest level of productivity for men and children when it comes to comfort and energy efficiency. According to researchers at USC Marshall School of Business, women showed better mental agility at higher temperatures (26C).
Temperature Affects Health
If a heating or air system is not maintained regularly, it poses a severe danger to health. Humidity levels can increase and temperatures can change rapidly. High Temperatures or High Humidity can have a number of adverse effects on the human body. It can contribute to feelings of low energy and lethargy, it can also cause illness and heat stroke.
Heatstroke occurs when the body becomes unable to control its temperature. Untreated, heatstroke can quickly damage your brain, heart, kidneys, and muscles. The damage worsens the longer treatment is delayed, increasing your risk of serious complications or death.
With proper maintenance and heating and air conditioning repair, you can prevent rapid temperature fluctuations and keep your home at the temperature you set.
Poor Indoor Quality
Are you coughing and sneezing more often? Have your allergies worsened? Your HVAC system might be to blame.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is up to five times more polluted than outdoor air. If you fail to repair your HVAC system – increased pollutants will circulate throughout your home.
Temperature Affects Attitude
Research has shown extreme temperatures can have a negative impact on your mood and attitude. This makes a good and working HVAC an absolute necessity for homes.
High Humidity causes lethargy, which is aggravated by high heat levels. Humidity levels have also been shown to affect chemicals in the brain that affect your mood.
Stress, anger, and irritability are consequences of poor sleep habits. Harvard reports that irregular sleep disrupts your entire day and extreme temperatures disrupt sleep.
Temperature has been studied as an explanation for mood swings and anger. A higher temperature level or even extremely low temperatures have been known to increase aggression.
Putting It Off Leads To More Expensive Repairs In The Future
Neglecting your HVAC unit can lead to a lot of losses. Many homeowners want their properties to hold or appreciate in value, so they protect them. Your top priorities will probably be a quality appliance with a long lifespan and cost-saving features. An energy-efficient appliance can also help you save money.
Repairing your HVAC system in a timely manner can cut your losses. “If you allow air filters and air conditioning coils to become dirty, the air conditioner will not work properly, and the compressor or fans are likely to fail prematurely.” – energy.gov
You and your family suffer when you neglect your HVAC system; the value of your property may drop, and your family’s health may be at risk.
Even the smallest HVAC problem could cause you to pay more for energy than you should:
- Poor duct insulation can cause your HVAC system to work overtime.
- The cause of a “hot spot” in your house can be as simple as a clogged register or incorrect thermostat settings.
- Air filters that are dirty have a negative impact on energy efficiency.
Putting off heating and air conditioning repair can result in even bigger repair bills and risks to your family’s safety and wellbeing. Putting it off much longer simply isn’t worth it, it’s time to let us know about your concerns.
