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How Florida Humidity Affects Your Central AC System

Petrina Tebor • November 3, 2022

A central A/C system is a great addition to any home, as you get to control how hot or cold your home is. However, the AC unit doesn’t work perfectly in all scenarios, and understanding why is vital before purchasing a system. You should learn how the humidity will affect your AC system if you live in Florida.

Florida’s Weather

Simply put, the weather in Florida is warm and much wetter than most other places around the United States. Florida’s climate makes it a great vacation destination, as it’s always a good temperature for outdoor activities. However, Florida weather significantly impacts homes and internal systems. Namely, extreme humidity affects most of Florida year-round.

Reduced Effectiveness

Humidity negatively impacts AC units throughout the state, reducing their effectiveness. This means you’ll have a harder time cooling your space because humidity lowers the system’s productivity.

Indoor Air Quality

The high humidity, we experience in Florida, taxes air conditioning equipment. AC equipment must be inspected and cleaned yearly, or mold growth may develop in the system, spreading musty odors and health concerns.

Overworking and Breaking Down

Aside from low efficiency, humidity can also impact the longevity of your AC units. Because these systems work harder to keep your home cool, they frequently overwork and break down. Compare that to drier regions of the US using the same AC systems without issue.

Increased Costs

Breakdowns caused by humidity greatly increase your own payments. Proper air conditioner maintenance costs money, and regular repairs to these systems because of humidity can increase costs. Regardless, these systems are necessary even with the effects of humidity on central AC. The heat in Florida can get intense and even dangerous, so you’ll see these systems in residential and commercial structures all over the state.

While these systems require a bit of work, they’re well worth all the effort and money if you can live more comfortably. You should be ready for the increase in maintenance in Florida before you get the system installed for your own home or building.

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Aeroseal - what is it and how does it work

By Petrina Tebor • 16 Mar, 2023

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