{"id":2747,"date":"2023-02-20T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-20T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/?p=2747"},"modified":"2023-02-21T09:02:37","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T14:02:37","slug":"can-i-use-a-humidifier-at-the-same-time-as-an-air-conditioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/can-i-use-a-humidifier-at-the-same-time-as-an-air-conditioner\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Use a Humidifier at the Same Time as an Air Conditioner?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let\u2019s cut straight to the chase: yes, you can use these at the same time, but you don\u2019t have to. As a matter of fact, your air conditioner acts as a dehumidifier (in some capacity; we\u2019ll explain).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So to answer your question of \u201ccan I use humidifier with an air conditioner<\/a>?\u201d it\u2019s a big yes, but you shouldn\u2019t<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk about the role that humidity plays in your home comfort and safety, and why you might not want to run both of these at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Humidity Causes Mold and Mildew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a measure of humidity in the air called RH, or relative humidity. Generally, around 60% RH is when you should worry about mold growth as a serious problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you can\u2019t guarantee that every cubic foot of air space in your home is at an RH level of 60%, which is why a better target is 50%. That gives some room for error and helps balance out pockets of your home where airflow might not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After an RH level of 70%, mold will definitely grow in the home. We know you want to use a humidifier, which is why we need to be explicitly clear about the dangers of overly humid areas in your home. Before you close out this article, let\u2019s talk about the (limited) dehumidification function of your air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your AC Pulls Humidity From the Air<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your air conditioner acts as a dehumidifier\u2026 sort of. It won\u2019t do the job of a separate dehumidifier unit, but it does lower the RH level in your home as it runs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In your AC, there are coils that are filled with refrigerant. They cool the air, which also separates moisture from it (think about condensation on the outside of a cold drink during a hot day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So your AC is dehumidifying the air, but that\u2019s not the original goal. It\u2019s more like a byproduct. If you notice high RH levels in your home, whether you\u2019re using a dehumidifier or not, just know that your AC isn\u2019t doing the heavy lifting to lower that level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, You Can Run Both at Once<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s absolutely possible to run both of these at once, but monitor what\u2019s going on. Air conditioners can definitely make smaller homes and spaces feel dry and stuffy, so adding humidity to the air could be a major benefit for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your eyes on the RH level and be conscious of how much humidity is in the air. Don\u2019t leave your humidifier on 24\/7, otherwise, your AC will be fighting it the entire time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re in the Clear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you don\u2019t really need to run both at the same time, you absolutely can run a humidifier and air conditioner at the same time. The best way to make use of these machines is to use ductless mini splits for zone control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can control the humidity in one area as much as you\u2019d like, and in the other, make a comfortable cool environment. Or you can run them simultaneously\u2013it\u2019s your call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. today<\/strong><\/a> to handle your air conditioner and humidifier installation all in one.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your AC dehumidifies, so can a humidifier really co-exist and operate at the same time? It can, but it’s tricky. Let’s talk about why it might not be such a good idea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[212,155,88],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2747"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2747"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2750,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2747\/revisions\/2750"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}