It's strange to think Central Air Conditioning would really matter while living in a state with only three, almost guaranteed, months of summer but it's true. Central AC is a big money saver for Michigan home owners.
The average summer humidity in Michigan is 88%. Wow! That's crazy. If you have lived through the radical changes of the Michigan weather you may have an idea of how much reliance a home owner can have on Central Air Conditioning just for personal comfort. But what does that humidity do structurally to the home you're investing in?
For starters, running your central ac during these extra hot months helps control the build up of condensation on water pipers and toilets. When condensation builds up on pipes, under sinks, and behind toilets the risk of mold and mildew increases. By having a consistent temperature and humidity controlled environment you dramatically decrease the ability for these toxic environmental hazards to grow.
Next flooring and dry wall are preserved. Have you noticed the cracks in dry wall from houses that have settled over time? They are not just from the foundation settling. These dry wall cracks occur in new construction homes too. Having an efficient central air conditioning unit installed at the time of construction could save you thousands next summer repairing cracked dry wall. The same is true when it comes to hard wood floors. If the swelling of the wood during super humid months is too much the flooring will buckle causing tons of money spent on repairs.
Many homeowners in Michigan think Central AC Installation is just not worth it because of the short summer season. The truth is, that's reason it makes sense. Michigan homes go through so many climate changes from the outside elements we need to maintain the integrity of homes climate from the inside. Using central air to achieve optimum personal comfort levels and squelch damaging humidity is the best way for us to protect our investment.
Dan Berndtson is the owner of DSB Comfort Zone, Heating and Cooling. Comfort Zone serves the comfort needs of West Michigan homeowners in any season. As an authorized Trane Dealer, Comfort Zone offers repair, upgrade, and installation of some of the most efficient and technologically advanced HVAC equipment in the industry.
DSB Comfort Zone
Heating, Cooling, and Home Efficiency
Comfort for any Season
info@dsbcomfort@gmail.com
616-205-5522
