5 Things that will Lower the Humidity in your Home

Indoor humidity can have a huge impact on your comfort level in your home.  It also can affect your home itself.  Ideally, the humidity in your home should fall in the range of 30-50%.  If the humidity in your home is too high, it can not only be uncomfortable, it can also lead to condensation and mold growth.  High humidity can lead to wood rot and peeling paint in your home and can even contribute to respiratory problems.  To achieve that proper balance of 30-50%, here are a few things you can do.

Air Conditioning.

First, if you want to get an accurate reading of the humidity in your home you can purchase a hygrometer at your local hardware store. If your humidity is too high, using your air conditioner will help automatically.  By removing hot air and replacing it with cooler air (which holds less moisture), using your air conditioner will naturally help to reduce indoor humidity.  Properly maintaining your air conditioner and changing your filters frequently will help keep airflow unrestricted and reduce humidity as well.  

Exhaust/Ventilation.

Using exhaust fans that ventilate air outside (not into the attic) when cooking and showering can reduce humidity.  It is a good idea to leave them on a little longer than just when you are cooking or showering to reduce the humidity even more.  It can also make a difference to reduce the temperature slightly when you shower as it will introduce less steam into the air.

Fix Leaks.

Anything you can do to lower the amount of moisture that is introduced in your home is good.  If you have leaky or dripping pipes, fixing those, and insulating your pipes to prevent condensation will both help lower the indoor humidity. Also make sure that drip pans and drain lines on your air conditioner are clean and free flowing. Even checking your gutters and areas around your home to make sure there is no standing water is helpful.

Charcoal.

Did you know … that charcoal briquettes can work as a desiccant?  Place a few charcoal briquettes in a plastic coffee container with a vent holes cut in it and replace them every 2-3 months.  It is a great low cost and simple way to pull moisture out of the air.

Dehumidifier.

Of course, the most effective way to reduce indoor humidity is by using a dehumidifier.  You can get portable dehumidifiers that are inexpensive and work very well.  But they do have to be emptied daily.  An even more efficient way to control the humidity in your home is to have a whole-home dehumidifier installed.  A whole-home dehumidifier goes inside your furnace/air handler and will pull moisture out of the air as it passes through.  This brings cooler dryer air into your home and actually helps your air conditioner work less, saving you money on cooling bills.

If you would like to reduce the humidity in your home, Royal Heating and Air can help.  Give us a call or request a quote on our website to learn more about having a whole-home dehumidifier installed, or for routine HVAC maintenance to keep your system working at peak efficiency.  Helping you control your indoor humidity is just one more way that Royal Heating and Air is the King of Comfort!

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Our 5 Hottest Topics of 2020!

Royal Heating & Air is the best HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we love being here for you and serving the Lake community year after year. 2020 was definitely one for the books. So many unexpected and challenging things happened this year. But as a company and as a team, we have been proud to continue serving you and making your homes a comfortable and safe place to be. 

Today, we are diving into the top blog topics of 2020 to refresh some important heating and cooling tips that can help keep you and your home as safe as possible. Keep reading to learn more! 

Indoor Air Quality & Allergies

If you feel like your indoor air quality could use some help, it could be time to call in a professional. Call the best heating and cooling company at the Lake of the Ozarks – Royal Heating & Air! Whether you need a maintenance check on your unit or an ultraviolet light system installed in the air ducts, we are there for you. Don’t spend your time in a house that feels stuffy and stale. Help get your home feeling cleaner and healthier with our team of expert technicians.

Several common issues that can negatively affect your indoor air quality include pollen, dust, dust mites, pet dander, mold, bacteria, and other harmful materials. These materials can accumulate in the carpeting, upholstery, and even in an unchanged air filter or uncleaned HVAC system. To make sure these items don't cause health issues for the people in your home, be sure to clean the surfaces in the house, change air filters regularly, and call Royal Heating & Air to have maintenance performed on the HVAC system. 

Benefits to Custom Ductwork 

Royal Heating and Air knows how important good HVAC is in a new home. One of the best solutions for good HVAC is designing custom ductwork for the new house. There are a lot of incredible benefits to custom ductwork that you can enjoy long after the last wall is painted and the last picture hung. 

Some of the benefits of custom ductwork include less wasted space, the use of higher-quality materials, increased efficiency, and more consistent temperatures throughout the home. Give us a call to learn more about custom ductwork and how it could benefit your home!

Mini Spilt Systems 

A mini-split system is made up of an indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor. During the summer, warm air is pulled in by the indoor unit and then passed over cold evaporator coils. The heat absorbed by the coils is brought to the outside unit and released there, away from your home. Regular HVAC systems function almost the same way, but in a longer and less efficient process. 

Mini split systems can benefit your home with improved efficiency, more control over the temperatures in each room of the house, and no need for ductwork to be installed. This could mean a mini split system would be the perfect solution for converting a home from window units to a more efficient and effective HVAC system.

HVAC UV Light System

UV light, or ultraviolet light, is not visible to the human eye. You are likely very familiar with the effects of UV light from the sun when you get a sunburn in the summer. This electromagnetic radiation has enough energy to break chemical bonds, which destroys cells. The UV light rays deactivate bacteria and viruses so that they are no longer able to multiply. That is why this is such an efficient, clean way to improve the air quality in your home. Rather than adding chemicals to the air like other cleaning methods, the UV light destroys any pathogens that it comes into contact with. Because the light stays on 24/7, the air quality in your home is protected at all times. The UV light system is so effective, that some users noticed almost immediately when the light burnt out as the air became less clean.

Humidity Issues 

The Lake of the Ozarks can have vast swings in humidity levels... In the summer the house can feel humid and stuffy, then in the winter the house can feel dry and full of static electricity. There are a lot of ways to combat these issues to enjoy a more comfortable home year-round. 

In the summer, try using a dehumidifier to prevent allergens and mold from spreading and to promote a cleaner and more comfortable environment. In the winter, it's a good idea to have a whole-home humidifier installed to help avoid illnesses that can come from a dry throat and sinuses. Humidity levels should be maintained at a comfortable level year-round, and Royal Heating & Air would love to help you with that! 

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Royal Heating & Air is the best HVAC Company at the Lake of the Ozarks and we are here to support you year after year. We are a reliable company at the Lake of the Ozarks that you can depend on. For any issues or questions you have related to your heating and cooling systems, we are a team you can trust. Give us a call to schedule an appointment and we will be more than happy to help!

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Don’t Get Stuck with Fall Germs & Discomfort

Fall is just around the corner, which means that dry air and germs are not far behind! With the house being more closed up in the fall and winter, the air can become stale and bacteria can thrive and affect air quality. Royal Heating & Air is the best HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks, which means we know just how to help keep your home as comfortable and clean as possible. Keep reading to learn more about what we can do for you!

Destroy Bacteria

The fall and winter seasons can come with more bacteria, colds, and other illnesses. To help prevent additional bacteria and viruses from spreading around the house through the air ducts, try using a UV light system in your HVAC! Ultra Violet light prevents bacteria from replicating, ridding your home of pesky pathogens that could cause your family to feel "under the weather", or even catch serious illnesses. Royal Heating & Air can help reduce the bacteria in your home by installing a system using UV light directly in the HVAC ductwork! Many of our customers that have installed such systems into their homes have said they notice almost immediately when the bulb burns out because of how the quality of the air changes. 

Keep Things Flowing

It's important to have an HVAC system that is functioning properly so that the air flow in the house is as consistent and clean as possible. Hire a professional HVAC technician in your area to regularly check on the AC unit and furnace and make sure everything is functioning properly. A unit that is broken or having problems could be causing stale air, hot or cold spots in the house, and issues with moisture.

Banish Dry Air

Dry air in the winter is a common, uncomfortable problem for many homeowners. In reality, it isn't the cold air that causes dryness, but the use of heat to warm the house. Heaters sap the moisture out of the air, but humidifiers can add it back to the air to help bring comfort and health back into the home. Dry air can dry out your skin, but it can also dry out your eyes, nose, and throat. Dry eyes feel scratchy and uncomfortable and can make it hard to focus. If your sinuses get dehydrated, they can feel tight and even sore at times. If your nasal passages get too dry, it can be hard for your system to fight bacteria and viruses due to the lack of mucus that captures and disposes of those pathogens. If you suffer from dry coughing and snoring, your throat may be too dry. A whole-home humidifier from Royal Heating & Air could solve your winter dry air woes.

Best HVAC at the Lake 

Royal Heating & Air is the best heating and cooling company at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we are here for you! Whether you need a UV light system to destroy bacteria, regular maintenance to keep the system running well, or a whole-home humidifier to bring moisture back into the air... We're the one to call!

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