Birmingham, Alabama, is well-known for hot, sunny weather plus excessive humidity, and when I relocated to the area, I knew that air conditioning would quickly become a priority.
Until then, I’d always lived along the northern border of the country, but although I’d moved around a lot, I’d never strayed from those areas that require heating plus a snow shovel for the majority of the year, however the winters were long, cold frosty plus kept me mostly indoors. Air conditioning was considered a luxury rather than a necessity! Living in Birmingham, I hide indoors during the summers to escape the oppressive heat plus look forward to the cooler conditions of winter, but i’ve discovered that high humidity is more than sticky plus uncomfortable. It can cause health troubles plus harm to household furnishings. A sizzling plus moist environment is ideal for growing mold plus mildew. Bacteria, viruses, dust mites plus cockroaches thrive in that type of climate. Wood furnishings, such as musical instruments, antiques, doors plus floors are in danger of swelling plus warping. An abundance of humidity can be blamed for headaches, congestion, difficulty sleeping plus lethargy. While the cooling system helps with the moisture, it isn’t adequate. I decided to invest into a whole-household dehumidifier. Installed into the central cooling system, the dehumidifier pulls moisture from the air as it travels through. It ensures commanded humidity levels at all times. Because of the dehumidifier, the home feels cooler at a higher thermostat setting, saving money on quarterly electric bills. Less wear plus tear on the cooling system supports greater longevity plus reliability. The dehumidifier runs quietly plus requires only annual upkeep. I have it took care of along with the cooling system every Springtime.