When the temperatures rise, you need every tip and trick in the book to help keep your home cool and comfortable. Here are 8 tips to keep your home cooler this summer.
Summertime is here and so is the heat and humidity. If you haven't already done so, now is a good time to prep your Bryant system for the sweltering summer.
Did you know that the air inside your home can be up to 5 times more polluted than the air outside your home? Pollutants such as smoke, pet dander, dust, radon, cooking residue, cleaning supplies, viruses, bacteria, mold and building materials can all be sources of indoor pollution. Most homes have at least one indoor air quality problem. Poor indoor air quality can also cause breathing difficulties for people with asthma and allergies. There are an estimated 25 million people with asthma in the U.S. and 50 million who suffer from allergies. Poor indoor air quality can also impact children, pregnant women and the elderly. The air quality in newer homes can be even worse than air quality in older homes due to current air-tight construction practices. Air-tight means air from outside doesn't replace the stale indoor air as easily.
So, what can be done to protect your indoor air quality?
Air ventilation particularly addresses the issue of air-tight construction. Bryant's Energy Recovery Ventilators cycle fresh, filtered air in and help cycle stale, polluted air out. The difference with ventilation is that it cycles fresh air in but doesn't filter or purify the air inside your home the way an air purification system would. However, it does improve indoor air quality by bringing in that fresh air.
There are other options you can use or add to the options above to address your indoor air quality. One such option is to have germicidal UV lights installed. These UV lights are the same technology used to kill airborne germs in hospitals and medical settings. They can also help kill mold that could build up on the coils due to natural condensation and other moisture. If you're already using an air purifier and still have concerns about germs in the air, this can be a good option for you.
If humidity is a contributing factor to the poor air quality in your home, there is a solution for that as well. High humidity in a home fosters mold growth and allows germs to thrive. If your existing system isn't bringing the humidity level in your home down to a safe level, you can have a dehumidifier installed to pull moisture out of the air. This option also helps protect your HVAC system as excess moisture can lead to mold growth on the coils and within the drain system.
You don't have to live with poor indoor air. You have options to address and protect your indoor air. Call Carolina Comfort Systems today to review the options that would be best for your home.
In a standard system, there is generally only one speed so your system is either cycled off or cycled on full speed. When the temperature drops or rises and triggers the HVAC system to turn on, the system must ramp up to the one full speed and run until the temperature reaches the desired level before cycling off. Bryant has variable speed technology. What this means is that the speed your HVAC needs to ramp up to for a cycle can vary. Your system's speed only ramps up as far as is necessary to keep the comfort level steady to heat or cool your home. Let's take a look at some other benefits.
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