Keeping Your HVAC System Healthy During New London's Humid Summers

Summer in New London means long days at Ocean Beach Park, strolling the waterfront at City Pier, and enjoying fresh seafood along Bank Street. It also means oppressive humidity that can make your home feel like a sauna if your HVAC system is not up to the task. New London's location on Long Island Sound means that summer humidity levels frequently exceed seventy-five percent, creating conditions that challenge even the most powerful air conditioning systems.

High humidity does more than make you uncomfortable. It forces your AC system to work overtime, not just to cool the air but to remove moisture from it. When your evaporator coil is dirty or your refrigerant charge is low, your system loses its ability to dehumidify effectively, leading to that clammy, sticky feeling even when the thermostat reads a comfortable temperature. For New London homes in neighborhoods like Bates Woods, Riverside Park, and the downtown area, where many buildings are older and may have undersized or aging AC systems, this problem is especially common.

Regular HVAC maintenance during the cooling season keeps your system running at peak dehumidification and cooling capacity. Our summer maintenance service includes cleaning evaporator and condenser coils, verifying refrigerant levels and checking for leaks, flushing the condensate drain line, inspecting and cleaning the blower assembly, and testing all electrical connections for safety. We also check your air filter, which can clog more quickly during humid months as it traps airborne moisture along with dust and pollen.

VENTNEX recommends that New London homeowners schedule at least one professional HVAC maintenance visit in late spring before the humidity peaks, and consider a mid-summer check-up if your system runs continuously during heat waves. Our New London team has extensive experience with coastal HVAC challenges and can help you stay cool and comfortable all summer long without breaking the bank on energy costs.