Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. How Is Your Indoor Humidity? Adam Kem, Owner Official Heating & Cooling Whenever your A/C system is running, most homeowners just focus on the thermostat and if it reaches the set point then everything is okay. Traditionally, the focus has always been on satisfying the thermostat. Even though that is a critical indicator it doesn't necessarily mean that you are comfortable. In the southern states the ability to drop the temperature is paramount. However, the true indicator of indoor comfort is the level of humidity as opposed to temperature. A lower humidity level is more important than a lower temperature. Unfortunately, most people have been wrongly conditioned into believing that the A/C should be able to drop the temperature as quickly as your car's A/C unit. This belief has lead to many A/C units being oversized. These units drop the temperature very quickly and shut off without achieving proper dehumidification. The ideal summer humidity level should be in the 35-45% range. For existing A/C units the addition of a whole house dehumidifier will do the trick. If you are upgrading your system then make sure to buy a unit that has an inverter compressor. This equipment delivers up to 60 levels of cooling (like having many different A/C units in one cabinet). The net result is to maximize moisture removal without over-cooling. If you have any HVAC questions, call me direct at 815-404-4634 or email adam@officialhvac.com NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS CALL US TODAY! Join our growing service department. Position available for an experienced HVAC Service Technician. Minimum 1-2 years Residential HVAC experience preferred. Call or submit resume to service@officialhvac.com OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com EACTORY AUTHORIED DEALER NATE Carrier BBB 4 Time A Honoree Tunto the eperts Ask Adam" Adam has been in the HVAC industry for over 40 years. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from service to sales. His main interest is in customer comfort. How Is Your Indoor Humidity? Adam Kem, Owner Official Heating & Cooling Whenever your A/C system is running, most homeowners just focus on the thermostat and if it reaches the set point then everything is okay. Traditionally, the focus has always been on satisfying the thermostat. Even though that is a critical indicator it doesn't necessarily mean that you are comfortable. In the southern states the ability to drop the temperature is paramount. However, the true indicator of indoor comfort is the level of humidity as opposed to temperature. A lower humidity level is more important than a lower temperature. Unfortunately, most people have been wrongly conditioned into believing that the A/C should be able to drop the temperature as quickly as your car's A/C unit. This belief has lead to many A/C units being oversized. These units drop the temperature very quickly and shut off without achieving proper dehumidification. The ideal summer humidity level should be in the 35-45% range. For existing A/C units the addition of a whole house dehumidifier will do the trick. If you are upgrading your system then make sure to buy a unit that has an inverter compressor. This equipment delivers up to 60 levels of cooling (like having many different A/C units in one cabinet). The net result is to maximize moisture removal without over-cooling. If you have any HVAC questions, call me direct at 815-404-4634 or email adam@officialhvac.com NOW HIRING EXPERIENCED HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIANS CALL US TODAY! Join our growing service department. Position available for an experienced HVAC Service Technician. Minimum 1-2 years Residential HVAC experience preferred. Call or submit resume to service@officialhvac.com OFFICIAL Heating & Cooling 800-350-HVAC (4822) officialhvac.com EACTORY AUTHORIED DEALER NATE Carrier BBB 4 Time A Honoree Tunto the eperts