We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. Despite the magnitude of this time, quality sleep often goes unnoticed as a critical part of our overall health and wellness. One surprising contributor to restful sleep is our home’s HVAC system.
Temperature
Research shows that the conditions in which we sleep significantly impact sleep quality, and temperature is a crucial factor. The National Sleep Foundation recommends a room temperature of about 15-20 degrees Celsius for optimal sleep. At A1 Kelowna Heating and Cooling, we recommend WIFI-enabled thermostats that allow you to easily adjust the temperature that your furnace, heat pump or air conditioner reacts to, even when you are travelling!
Humidity
Humidity is another sleep influencer that can be regulated by your home HVAC system. A too-humid environment can encourage mould growth and allergens, and possibly disrupt your sleep by complicated respiratory issues or allergic reactions. Conversely, excessively dry air can cause throat and nasal irritation. Modern HVAC systems balance this, maintaining indoor humidity levels around the ideal 30-60%.
Ventilation
Inadequate ventilation could also disturb your sleep. It can lead to a buildup of indoor pollutants, which may negatively affect air quality and can cause allergies or breathing difficulties, thereby disrupting sleep. An efficient HVAC system brings in clean air from outside and moves it throughout your home for good ventilation, ensuring fresh air and a good night’s sleep.
Take Action for A Quality Sleep Today
Your HVAC system can significantly improve your sleep by maintaining ideal temperature, humidity, silence, and air quality. At A1 Kelowna, we recommend regular HVAC maintenance visits – schedule this at the beginning of the hot weather season as a routine home care task that can pay off in your sleep health and overall well-being.
At A1 Heating and Air Conditioning, we want to help you balance your comfort and well-being. Sleep plays an integral role in this. Our techs can help design an HVAC system to create the ideal sleep environment in your home.
Don’t let temperature, humidity, or air quality disrupt your rest any longer.
Let us help you create a tranquil, comfortable sleeping space, paving the way for a healthier, more energetic you. Let’s turn your HVAC system into a reliable partner for your sleep wellness journey. Reach out to A1 today.