If you want to be happy, healthy, and productive, ensuring you get a good night’s rest is one of the best steps you can take. We spend about a third of our lives sleeping, and there’s a good reason.
Sleep provides us with the chance to process the lessons of the day, to relax our muscles, and to recharge. Unfortunately, the lack of comfort can affect how well we sleep.
The more comfortable your bedroom is, the better the rest you can get. When it comes to comfort, your HVAC system plays a big role. Therefore, it’s important to know your options so you can get the best sleep possible.
To help you do so, B&L Ott near Reading, PA, is here to help you learn your options and provide tips for maximizing your comfort.
Temperature
If your bedroom is not a comfortable temperature, you may end up tossing and turning all night. Whether you’re shivering or kicking the blankets out, trying to cope with the temperature can leave you sleepless.
Then, the next day you can’t focus and barely feel like moving. If this situation sounds familiar, check out these helpful systems B&L Ott can help you install.
Programmable Thermostat
Heat rises. This means that if your bedroom is on the second floor, it’s likely hotter than the rest of your Berks County home. Some people get around this issue by turning their thermostat down before bed.
If you use this method and want to make doing so more convenient, consider having B&L Ott install a programmable thermostat.
With a programmable thermostat, all you have to do is set a schedule once and your system will continue to follow your instructions until you decide to change it again.
You can tell your thermostat to automatically make your home cooler before you go to bed and have it warm up again right before you wake up. You can wake up comfortable and rested without having to fiddle with your thermostat.
Home Zoning
If you want to make controlling the temperature of your home even more convenient and save money at the same time, you will also want to consider asking B&L Ott to install a home zoning system.
If you have a large home, you are likely paying to cool rooms that you may not even use that often. With a home zoning system, you can send the cool air directly where you want it to go.
A home zoning system uses dampers in your air ducts to divide your home into sections. You can section off your home almost any way you want. You can section it off by floors, by rooms, or by areas.
This means if you want to cool your second-floor bedroom without making the first floor colder and wasting energy, then you can do so. One of B&L Ott’s technicians can help you determine the best way to section off your Berks County home.
Humidity
Humidity can also affect how comfortable you feel. For instance, if the air is too humid, your skin will likely feel sticky and gross. On the other hand, when the humidity in your home is too low, your skin will feel dry and itchy.
Lack of humidity can also leave your family more susceptible to colds and the flu. The ideal humidity levels for your home is between 40% and 45%. If you feel that your home’s humidity is too low or too high, contact B&L Ott about installing a humidifier or dehumidifier.
Airflow
The easier you can breathe, the better sleep you’ll get. Having good airflow can help you sleep better. To improve airflow, open your windows if it’s nice out. If it’s too hot or cold outside, use some fans to move the air around. Fans also create white noise, which many people find can help them fall asleep faster.
Contact B&L OTT for Help
By using these simple tips, you can sleep better, feel more energetic, and be more productive.
If you have any questions or need more help making your home comfortable, contact the professionals at B&L Ott.
