Sleep is an extremely important factor in your health. Sleep is how your body recovers and repairs itself each day. If you are having trouble sleeping or are looking to improve your sleep experience look no further than your home’s HVAC system.
Temperature
According to the National Sleep Foundation, the body sleeps best when the temperature is between 60 and 67 degrees. Keeping your bedroom within this temperature range isn’t difficult to do during the winter when weather is cooler but becomes more challenging in the summer when temperatures are warmer. Using fans and a zone-control air conditioning system are just two things you can do to help. A zone controlled system allows you to set different temperatures in different rooms. This means you can lower the temperature in your bedroom without dropping the temperature in the rest of your home saving you money on your energy bill.
Creating a Breeze
Creating air movement in a room also helps with making a space feel cooler and help you breathe more easily. Opening a window or turning on a fan are two easy ways to create a breeze in your space. Fans also create white noise helping to block out other nighttime noises that may wake you up otherwise.
Humidity
When the humidity in a space is too high, the air can feel thick and muggy making it hard to breathe and even harder to relax and fall asleep. Humid rooms can also attract insects like bed bugs and promote mold growth that can mess with your respiratory system. On the flip side, a room with too little humidity can cause scratchy nasal passages, sore throat, dry and itchy skin which can keep you up at night. The humidity level in your home should stay between 40%-50%. If the level in your space is off, using a humidifier or dehumidifier can help you get things into the ideal range.
Air Quality
Your indoor air quality is important for your health and can affect your sleep in different ways. Poor air quality can trigger asthma attacks and inflame your allergies. It’s difficult to get a good night’s rest if you are up sneezing and coughing all night. An easy way to combat symptoms is to change out your system’s air filters often. Using an air purifier in your home can also help remove pollutants and allergens and kill bacteria, viruses and mold spores making your air easier to breathe.
Address HVAC Noises
A noisy HVAC can affect your rest, especially if you are a light sleeper. Not only can loud noises be very disruptive, but sounds that are louder than a slight hum can also indicate an underlying issue, an older unit, or a unit that is on the verge of breaking down. New or strange noises can be an indication that it’s time to have your system checked before a larger problem arises.
Don’t let your HVAC system keep you up at night. For additional information on split systems, humidifiers and dehumidifiers contact contact Munro Heating and Air today by calling (484) 932-8374.
