{"id":78,"date":"2019-09-18T07:09:15","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T07:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2019-09-18T07:09:15","modified_gmt":"2019-09-18T07:09:15","slug":"what-are-the-impacts-of-humidity-on-hvac-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/2019\/09\/18\/what-are-the-impacts-of-humidity-on-hvac-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Impacts of Humidity on HVAC Systems?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite having the moniker of \u201cWindy City,\u201d Chicago is anything <em><i>but<\/i><\/em>\u00a0windy. Depending on the day, it can be pretty humid outside.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this means in order to keep our homes cool and comfortable, our HVAC units consume more energy. Not only does this lead to high utility bills, but it can also impact the overall performance of our units.<\/p>\n<p>This is because one of the functions of your HVAC system to remove excess humidity from your home.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, let\u2019s take a look at how humidity affects HVAC units:<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>The Unit will Consume More Energy <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-80\" src=\"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/b12.png\" alt=\"The Unit will Consume More Energy \" width=\"942\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/b12-200x150.png 200w, https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/b12-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/b12-400x300.png 400w, https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/b12-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/b12-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/b12-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/b12.png 942w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As mentioned above, your HVAC system is responsible for removing humidity from your home and keeping the air cool.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to HVAC systems, size matters. If your HVAC unit is too small, this can become problematic. To make up for its size, it\u2019ll need to consume more energy. It\u2019ll need to run consistently to cool the air.<\/p>\n<p>This can rack up your utility bills and in worst-case scenarios, it can damage the compressor of your unit. If the compressor becomes damaged, there\u2019s a chance you\u2019ll need to replace your unit entirely.<\/p>\n<p>But the good news is that this isn\u2019t always the case. Changing the place of your HVAC system\u00a0can help. But it\u2019s best to consult an HVAC expert\u00a0to learn more about your options. There\u2019s a chance you might need to get a bigger unit.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>Your HVAC System Will Stop Working<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, lowering the temperature is not the solution. After a while, your HVAC system will stop working. Since it\u2019s a machine, it\u2019s not guaranteed that it\u2019ll work throughout the day without any problems.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a central air conditioner and it\u2019s not providing you with the cooling you want for your home, know that it\u2019s because of moisture in the air.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>What\u2019s the Solution?<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The solution is actually simpler than it looks. The first thing you need to do is call a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/\"><u>HVAC Repair company Chicago<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A professional can help you get to the bottom of the problem and help you figure out what your next step should be. It\u2019s most likely that you\u2019ll need to install a dehumidifier to your HVAC\u00a0system.<\/p>\n<p>This will help remove the moisture in the air so that your unit can cool your home properly.<\/p>\n<p>This is where we steal the spotlight!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re a leading HVAC repair and maintenance service\u00a0in Chicago\u00a0with more than 15 years of experience in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>You can count on us to get the job done efficiently and on time!<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got the tools, expertise, and experience to provide you with the most effective solutions to all your HVAC-related problems!<\/p>\n<p>We also offer Unico System installation services, and <a href=\"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/heating\/radiator-installation.html\"><u>radiator installation Chicago<\/u><\/a>\u00a0for both commercial and residential areas.<\/p>\n<p>Our customer service representatives are also available 24\/7. If you have any questions or queries, feel free to call us anytime at (773) 801-3734.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite having the moniker of \u201cWindy City,\u201d Chicago is anything [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":79,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81,"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78\/revisions\/81"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}