You may not be thinking of cooling down your home at the moment. However, summer will arrive before you know it, and you’ll likely want to turn on your AC even in the mild Pacific Northwest area. A cool home serves many purposes by making you feel more comfortable, avoiding sweating up your clothes, and having more energy on a hot summer day. Read on to see how your professional Olympia heating and cooling unit makes life more comfortable.
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Menopause
When women approach middle age, menopause begins. Menopause can last from a year or more and marks the time when women no longer have their menstrual cycle. A side effect of life change is the change in hormones, which can result in sudden hot flashes. These hot flashes can occur anytime and may last a few minutes or hours. When these hot flashes occur, even in the dead of winter, you may need quick access to a cooling system to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Summer Sleeping
Peaceful sleep is a must for everyone. It’s hard to sleep when sweltering from summer heat or humidity. Even if you fall asleep briefly, don’t be surprised if you continue to wake up when dealing with excessive heat. According to the Sleep Foundation, adults should get at least seven and nine restful hours of sleep each night. Being able to sleep properly goes beyond merely being sleepy. You need a proper environment to rest and go into deep R.E.M. Sleep. Therefore, your body must be at the optimal temperature. When summer heat or humidity is high, the best way to ensure a comfortable sleep environment is with a functional cooling system.
Heat Stroke
The Pacific Northwest tends to be a milder but damper part of the country. While you may not have the level of heat you would have in Southern California, remember climate change is happening everywhere. According to the CDC, there have been over 11,000 heat-related deaths in the United States since 1979. In the Washington State area, there was a historic heat wave in 2021 resulting in over 2,000 ER visits. Heat stroke can strike anyone at any age, but the elderly and children are especially vulnerable. By having adequate cooling, you can ensure you and your family stay safe throughout any summer heat wave or other unexpected hot period.
Humidity
According to USA By Numbers, Washington has an average humidity level of 79.13%. Anyone living west of the Cascades area is likely to experience more humidity. Proper cooling can help prevent humidity from getting out of hand. Even if the heat isn’t extreme, humidity may be high and can make things uncomfortable. As a result, if that humidity lays hold in your home, and you don’t have a dehumidifier, it can create tons of damage. The damage may show up through mold, which only takes 24 to 72 hours to sprout in a moist environment. Mold can affect your precious wooden furniture, floors, drywall, and foundation. Mold can affect you and your family’s health. It can also make your home unlivable and reduce its value.
If you don’t have an adequate cooling system, what better time to do so than before summer hits? After all, a cool home is a comfortable home that makes it easier to sleep, handle hot flashes, and avoid illness. When you stay cool, you and your family can stay safe.
