Getting a good night’s sleep in Brunswick, GA is essential so that you are well rested and ready to take on the day. If you aren’t getting quality sleep, you should consider that your HVAC system might be the cause. Let’s explore how your HVAC affects sleep quality.
Uncomfortable Temperatures
If your bedroom is too cold or too hot, your body works to regulate its temperature, leading to restless and interrupted sleep. One of the best ways to maintain a consistent and comfortable temperature throughout the night is to use a programmable thermostat that keeps the room at a steady sleeping temperature and returns it to a cooler or warmer daytime temperature before you wake up.
Humidity Issues
Humidity levels that are too high or too low often impact sleep. High humidity will encourage spore and dust mite growth, which can trigger allergic reactions, while low humidity leads to scratchy throats, excessive thirst and irritated sinuses. Adding a dehumidifier or humidifier to your HVAC system will balance humidity levels to help you get uninterrupted sleep.
Noisy Equipment
A noisy HVAC system can be a literal nightmare for light sleepers. When you hear clanging, cycling on and off or whirring noises, this will likely disturb your sleep.
The best solution for a noisy system is periodic HVAC maintenance by our comfort care specialists. Have your system serviced before summer to identify worn parts and loose connections, replace filters and perform a tune-up.
Poor Indoor Air Quality
Poor indoor air quality will contribute to respiratory problems and allergy flare-ups. Airborne dust, pet dander, pollen and biological spores are some of the worst culprits of poor IAQ. Changing filters and adding whole-home air purifiers or HVAC UV lamps will help to remedy the problem with IAQ and help improve your sleep.
If you or your family are experiencing disrupted sleep in your Brunswick, GA home, you may have issues with temperature, humidity, noise or poor IAQ. Give The A/C Guys a call to schedule HVAC maintenance and identify the culprits that are contributing to your poor sleep quality.
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