Humid indoor air temperatures can make your home feel uncomfortable. Find out why your air conditioner is running but your home still feels humid:
High Outdoor Humidity Levels
If your home feels humid even though your AC is running, it might be because of excess humidity in the outside air. You can limit the humidity in your home by sealing drafty areas around doors and windows.
Aging System
AC systems that are 10 years or older have more wear and tear and tend to operate with decreased efficiency. High humidity levels inside your home can mean your AC is not functioning at its highest level. Air conditioner maintenance will help your unit last as long as possible.
Evaporator Coil Buildup
Moisture can settle on your system’s evaporator coils and freeze. Malfunctioning evaporator coils fail to pull heat and humidity from the air, making it feel more humid than it should.
Dirty Air Filters
Dust and dirt buildup on air filters impede airflow throughout the system. That can cause muggy air inside your home. Change air filters throughout your home, including in the air handler and duct openings.
Incorrect Thermostat Setting
Check your thermostat settings. A thermostat set to auto will cool and dehumidify as it goes through its cycle. If it’s set to on, your AC will continuously run without going into the dehumidification cycle.
Dirty Condenser Coils
Condenser coils are important in removing heat and moisture from the air. Dirt and debris buildup can interfere with that removal, causing high humidity levels in your home and making your air conditioner work overtime. Get condenser coil cleaning as part of your preventative AC tune-ups.
You Need a Whole-House Dehumidifier
If your AC isn’t bringing down the humidity levels in your home enough, your home might need a whole-house dehumidifier. A whole-home dehumidifier works in combination with your air conditioner to remove humidity from the air throughout the house.
Portable dehumidifiers can help to resolve humidity levels only in the room where they are located. Our HVAC technicians can evaluate if your home could benefit from a whole-home dehumidifier.
Your air conditioning system should provide clean, comfortable indoor air. High humidity levels make your home feel muggy and will decrease indoor air quality.
When your AC unit is not functioning as it should, call the professionals at Canady’s to schedule HVAC services in Savannah, GA, or Beaufort, SC. We have the experience to resolve any home comfort issue!