It goes without saying that having a functional, efficient air conditioner is the key to comfortable summer living, but there are additional benefits to having one that you may not be aware of! In last month’s blog, we discussed how having an efficient air conditioner will reduce your electricity bill; the perks only start there! Here are a few more benefits you may not know about:
Improved Air Quality
You may not think that improving your air quality is that big of a deal, but in reality, it makes all the difference. Air conditioners remove irritants from the air in your home, so having an inefficient unit allows allergens like dust, pollen, and pet hair — and other pollutants — to stick around and attack your body. Over time, these particles will make you sick. Having an efficient air conditioner is the first step towards improving your quality of life at home. A healthy air conditioner allows for a healthier lifestyle!
Better Sleep
If you’re constantly waking up at night, your air conditioner, or lack thereof, is likely to blame. We understand that waking up at night due to overheating is very bothersome, but you can avoid the issue completely! An optimal air conditioner will keep the room cool all night long, which will allow you to enjoy a comfortable, undisturbed sleep. You might convince yourself that you don’t need an air conditioner because you can just open a window. Leaving a window open at night allows for the aforementioned allergens and pollutants to enter your home and ruin your air quality. Also, you can’t control the temperature outside! Having an efficient air conditioner brings you many solutions to your sleeping problems.
Greater Performance From Your Devices
Poor air quality doesn’t just affect you! Technological devices that suffer from heat stress have to work harder to perform optimally when the temperature is too warm, which will shorten their lifespans. Additionally, if your home is very dusty, that dust will find its way into your devices and block the cooling mechanisms designed to prevent overheating. Maintaining good air quality with an efficient air conditioner will save you money in the long run because your devices will last longer without having to overperform.
Having an efficient air conditioner not only allows you to live a comfortable home life this summer, but there are countless hidden benefits, too — even more than the few we discussed! Are you finally convinced that you need an efficient air conditioner, or that you want to upgrade your current one? Our comprehensive suite of services include air conditioner repair and replacement, so be sure to call us at (970) 447-4151 when you’re ready to get started!
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