First Choice Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Dehumidifiers’

Can My AC Handle the Humidity of Summer?

Monday, May 6th, 2024
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As the scorching heat of summer approaches, many homeowners start to wonder: Can my air conditioner handle the humidity as well as the heat? 

It’s a common question, and we’re here to shed some light on this topic. While air conditioners do remove some humidity from the air as they cool your home, they’re not specifically designed for this purpose. In this blog post, we’ll delve into why ACs might struggle with humidity, the limitations they face, and our recommended solution: a whole-house dehumidifier in Brighton, MI.

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Why Does Humidity Make It Feel Hotter?

Monday, July 9th, 2018

fan-on-heat-waveA warm summer day is a pleasant experience in Michigan. A warm, humid, summer day is much less pleasant. And a hot, humid day—that’s when people stay indoors and crank up their ACs.

Why does humidity make it feel like it’s much hotter than it is? We all know the feeling of a damp and muggy day, but is the humidity actually making it hotter outside?

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