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Good sleep is essential to your health and wellbeing, but it can be hard to come by on hot, humid summer nights. Air conditioning helps create the cool, comfortable bedroom your body needs to rest properly.
Why temperature matters for sleep
Your body temperature naturally drops as you fall asleep. A bedroom that's too warm interferes with that process, leading to restlessness and frequent waking. Most people sleep best in a cool room, which can be difficult to achieve in summer – particularly in loft bedrooms and modern, well-insulated homes that hold on to heat.
Humidity control
Humid air feels sticky and makes it harder for your body to cool down. As air conditioning cools, it also removes moisture, leaving the air feeling fresher and more comfortable.
Fewer allergens in the bedroom
Bedrooms are home to dust mites and, in summer, pollen from open windows. Air conditioning filters circulating air and lets you sleep with windows closed, which can reduce night-time sneezing and congestion. Read more about air conditioning and allergies.
Less noise, more rest
With air conditioning, there's no need to sleep with the windows open – so less traffic noise, early birds and street lighting. Modern indoor units have dedicated night modes that run extremely quietly.
Better days after better nights
Quality sleep improves concentration, mood and energy. For families with young children, a comfortable bedroom can make the difference between broken nights and a full night's sleep for everyone.
The right system for your bedroom
A wall-mounted unit is the most popular choice for bedrooms, while a multi-split system can serve several bedrooms from one outdoor unit. Find out more about home air conditioning in Northampton.