Thursday, July 11, 2013

Hot and Humid, Better Than Just Plain Hot?

Boy, it is July 11th and today we may see the high temperature be only 100 degrees Fahrenheit.  That low temp is thanks to a ton of moisture in the air.  Hot and humid is just as uncomfortable as even higher temperatures.  Our normal single digit humidity is up to 71% and the dew point is running in the 66 degree range.

Normally when we see a temperature of say 107 degrees it is not uncommon for the weather service to say it feels like 102 or 103 degrees.  At 10am today it says 88 degrees and feels like 96 degrees.

This means our famous “dry heat” is gone and we are putting up with real humid air.  That means that later today when it hits 100 degrees it will really feel like 107 degrees.  If we look at it that way we find we are still at the average temperature for mid July in Phoenix, Arizona.  That sounds a bit like they is no “Free Lunch.”  July is just plain hot in the Valley of the sun no matter how you cut it..

Those conditions mean we may say we are cooler today, but our air conditioners are working just as hard or even harder to keep you cool and comfortable as it cools and removes tons of moisture from your home.

Hot and sticky always seems more uncomfortable than hot and dry.  Our body cools itself by evaporation.  That is why we sweat.  When it is humid your body doesn’t cool as efficiently as when the air is dry.  So hot and humid days feel more uncomfortable than when our are is drier.

You may find that your setting on your thermostat will need to be turned lower so you feel as comfortable.  The end result is you are spending more money to kept cool that you would when the dry air is even hotter.

Your ac unit needs to run as well as possible to save you money.  A quick call to Aaron’s Mechanical Service at 623-388-4436 can get us out to look at your unit and make sure it is just humid air and not a real problem making you uncomfortable.

If it feels hotter inside than out that means your AC needs to be looked at.

Looking for a fast and fair company to work with for your Air Conditioning repair or replacement needs?  Give Aaron’s Mechanical Service a call and let us help you get cooled off! Call 623-388-4436

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Aaron’s Mechanical Service
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