A comfortable home means productivity at its best.
When your home is too hot or cold, it’s not just your comfort level or health that’s at stake, even your relationships and productivity suffer.
Did you know that according to studies, temperature affects productivity…and can also make you grumpy and lethargic?
Factors such as temperature, indoor air quality, and humidity affect the level of comfort in our homes. A properly functioning HVAC system is necessary to meet all our comfort needs.
Three ways a working air conditioning and heating system can increase productivity.
1. Temperature:
Temperatures outside of the ideal range cause feelings of sluggishness and distraction. Studies have shown that the optimal temperature for productivity is between 68-76 degrees Fahrenheit. A working air conditioning and heating system can help keep your home at this range to boost focus and concentration.
There is even an ideal temperature that is optimal for learning.
In several experiments conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency, students were tested in different climate-controlled rooms. The study concluded that temperature does affect students’ attention spans. Students in a room that was kept at 70 degrees performed better than a room that was kept at a warmer or colder temperature.
When you are feeling cold or hot, your brain is occupied with regulating your body temperature, making it difficult to concentrate on your work.
A warm room may feel welcoming, but it can also make you feel sleepy and sluggish, which is not optimal for studying. A cold room may give you an instant burst of energy, but it can be exhausting for your body as it works harder to keep you warm. Therefore, finding the ideal temperature for your study environment is crucial to maximize your productivity.
2. Reduce Allergens:
Another important feature of a good system is its ability to purify the air and decrease mold and allergens.
Allergies can cause symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, and fatigue that can make it difficult to focus on work. If you have to take an antihistamine this can increase the fatigue even more!
However, by minimizing allergens, you can lessen these symptoms and increase your productivity. Unfortunately, it’s not just the great outdoors that can aggravate allergies. Dust and allergens can infiltrate your home through leaks or cracks in your HVAC system. You can prevent this by replacing an old out of date hvac or making sure you keep up with your annual Tune-ups if you have a newer one.
The best time to maintain your HVAC system is now. If you or a loved one suffer from allergies, don’t neglect the maintenance of your HVAC system. Ensure that your system works to decrease allergens instead of contributing to them.
An annual HVAC tune-up and maintenance is essential for keeping it energy efficient, which will help to lower your electric bills. Additionally, an annual tune-up can reduce allergens by preventing their accumulation inside the HVAC system over time. These allergens can eventually make their way into your home’s air through your ducts, causing discomfort and other issues. If you’re concerned about allergens in your home, calling the professionals to perform regular maintenance can help address this concern.
3. Reduce Sickness:
Decreasing bacteria and viruses in the air prevent sickness. Newer systems are better at purifying the air, we would also recommend adding on an air scrubber which can kill up to 99% of the most common viruses.
The home is meant to provide a sense of safety and security, a refuge from the stresses of the outside world. Unfortunately, for some, their heating system can actually make them ill.
Without proper maintenance, your HVAC system can become a breeding ground for mold, bacteria, and other indoor air contaminants. If you’re experiencing symptoms that you suspect may be caused by your home environment, be on the lookout for the following signs:
- Throat and Eye Problems
- Sneezing and Coughing
- Headaches
- Unexplained Allergy Attacks
Putting it off simply isn’t worth it. Contact the professionals for your heater repair and maintenance needs.
Visit https://bit.ly/pacaire-heating-repair or call us at 805-737-2564 to consult with Pacific Aire’s expert technicians today.
