Your HVAC System and Your Sleep

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HVAC Repair Austin – Everyone knows how important sleep is when it comes to having a sound memory, performing effectively, and preserving good health. But not everyone is aware of the role that home HVAC systems play in maintaining getting quality sleep. Your HVAC system can greatly impact your sleep. Read on to learn more.

The Best Room Temperature for Sleep

Your home HVAC system is designed to keep your home comfortable not only while you are awake, but also while you sleep. Many studies have been done that show cooler temperatures are better while sleeping; keeping the temperature in your room at close to 68° F is most often recommended. There are many reasons for the results in these studies including that during sleep, the human body is at a naturally lower temperature than during waking hours. Keeping your room cool helps by lowering your body temperature. Additionally, your sleep cycles are naturally tied to the cycle of daytime and nighttime. The best sleep is achieved during the night, which is the naturally cooler time. Use a quality HVAC unit with a good thermostat from Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems to get the best cooling and control that minimizes temperature fluctuations and in turn, allows you to get the quality sleep you need.

Indoor Air Quality and Sleep

Even though your home HVAC system is important for temperature regulation, it also plays a role in maintaining good indoor air quality. This is notable because air quality impacts your sleep also. Indoor air quality is impacted by several different factors such as ventilation and pollutants. The air inside your home can be up to five times dirtier than the air outside your home, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), making it difficult to get the best possible sleep. But poor indoor air quality can be overcome with help from a good HVAC system (and replacement of quality air filters on an appropriate schedule), especially one that includes an air purifier like the Evolution Extreme unit from Bryant Heating and Cooling Systems.

Humidity Impacts to Sleep

Good humidity control is also vital because the humidity levels in your home also can affect sleep quality. High humidity levels can increase wakefulness throughout the night, while low humidity levels can cause dry air that makes for uncomfortable sleep due to dry, itchy skin and eyes and respiratory health issues. According to Sleep Foundation, while the best relative humidity for sleeping has been debated, “60% seems to be the agreed-upon threshold for indoor humidity.” Some HVAC units, like Bryant’s Evolution Variable-Speed air conditioners, offer optimal humidity management to achieve balanced humidity. Of course, if you have a unit that doesn’t include this feature, you can have a humidifier or dehumidifier added to maintain healthy humidity levels.

If you are interested in learning how to optimize your HVAC system for better sleep, reach out to The Coolest LLC! To discuss options with a licensed HVAC technician, contact The Coolest LLC, based in Austin, Texas. The team of experienced HVAC specialists is ready to assist you and provide the expert advice you need.