As we approach August, the heat and humidity can be overwhelming to even the seasoned Shreveport resident. While you always hear about temperature, it’s important to understand the number on your thermostat in relation to the relative humidity. The higher the humidity the more difficult it is for the body to cool off by means of perspiration. Everyone needs a whole-house air conditioner in these parts, but most would do well to consider taking control of their humidity levels with a dehumidifier. Let’s take a look at some of the issues associated with high humidity.
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3 Reasons to Have an Energy Recovery Ventilator Installed
Monday, June 22nd, 2015
An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is a device that a professional can install into your HVAC system to help you enjoy fresher indoor air without sacrificing the energy efficiency of your air conditioner and heater. An ERV uses a process called counter-flow heat exchange to pre-condition a current of fresh outdoor air with a current of stale indoor air. During warm weather, the warm outdoor air loses heat to the indoor air, and during cold weather the cool outdoor air gains heat from the indoor air.
