Getting a solid night of sleep is more crucial to your health than you even realize. According to a poll taken by the National Sleep Foundation, only 46% of Americans who have poor sleep health feel like they are effective at completing daily tasks. In comparison, 90% of those who maintain a healthy sleep schedule feel effective at getting each task done daily. Since around only 10% of Americans prioritize sleep over everything else on their plates, many people are seeing the negative impact of a poor night of sleep. So, what can we do to change that?
From humidifiers, noise machines, essential oils, medications, the perfect bed, and everything in between, there are plenty of ways you can improve your sleep patterns. At Air Technology AC & Heating, LLC; we know that the comfort level of your home and your bedroom plays a MAJOR role in how soundly you sleep at night. We’ve outlined some helpful steps you can take to ensure your HVAC system improves your sleep instead of impeding it.
KEEPING YOUR BEDROOM
COMFORTABLE
What is the most
realistic way you can do this? Adjust your thermostat to the ideal
temperature when you are sleeping. As a person falls asleep, their body
temperature will automatically begin to drop. This is a natural process the
body uses to encourage relaxation. A perfectly chilled bedroom only further
enhances that relaxation process and encourages your body to fall asleep faster.
Not only that, but
temperature can have an impact on a person’s ability to remain asleep – if a
room’s temperature fluctuates throughout the night, so may a person’s quality
of sleep and rest. A post from “The
Sleep Judge” states the ideal temperature for a room at night is between 60
and 67 degrees. This means that in the Houston summers, being able to
specifically modify bedroom temperature is crucial. While you may not want a
huge bill on keeping your whole home between those specific temperatures,
having a smart thermostat and zoning, you can program specific areas of your home,
at specific times of day or night which can go a long way in savings and help
get an ample amount of sleep.
IMPROVE YOUR AIRFLOW
If you want to simply add a little better airflow in your room, don’t jump straight to the duct repair, replacement or even adding an extra vent and duct run. While there may be a time for that later on, adding a fan may do the trick on its own and will not only be the cost-effective route to go but won’t impede on the rest of your home’s cooling capacity. If you don’t have a ceiling fan, you may need to invest in a fan you can set up in your room to help drop the temperature and keep you cool throughout the night. It can also help circulate the air, maintaining air freshness and improving your ability to breathe while you sleep.
You also can’t overlook the perk of having a little white noise to drown out other distracting sounds when you are trying to fall asleep. Having something to help drown out that dripping faucet, a barking dog, or even the road noise from Houston traffic can be a huge help.
Whether you just need to make some minor changes to your sleep routine or want to invest in optimal home zoning and an innovative smart thermostat, Air Technology AC & Heating, LLC has your back. Give us a call (713) 270-4010 to schedule or book here for your FREE Estimate today!