Does Air Conditioning Help with Sleep?

31 Jul. 23

Does Air Conditioning Help with Sleep?

Have you ever tossed and turned on a hot summer night, with the humid air trapping you in a cycle of restlessness? Have you woken up shivering due to the cold weather? 

If so, you’re not alone. With the increasingly volatile temperatures, it has become harder to sleep. 

Understanding Body Temperature and Sleep Cycle

Our body’s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, influences temperature regulation throughout sleeping hours. During deep sleep phases (non-REM), core body temperatures decrease whereas surface body temperature increases due to core heat release.

Therefore, achieving optimal sleep depends on your environment, and the temperature is crucial. Even slight changes outside this ‘comfort zone’ can disrupt sleep and throw off your sleeping pattern.

The Role of Air Conditioning in Restful Sleep

Air conditioning allows us to control our sleeping environment’s temperature, creating the perfect setting for a good night’s sleep. The National Sleep Foundation recommends setting your bedroom temperature between 60 and 67-degrees Fahrenheit (15-19 degrees Celsius) for optimal resting conditions.

A consistent temperature helps maintain balance in core and surface body temperatures, facilitating natural phases of heat release during non-REM sleep. 

Start Sleeping Better Today

As you can see, HVAC systems certainly play a role in securing good-quality sleep. If you have been struggling with the temperature in your home, Hilltop Plumbing & Heating is here to help.

We have proudly served the White Rock, Langley, and South Surrey area for over 50 years. Our team can install or repair your existing HVAC system so that you can sleep soundly.

Hilltop Plumbing & Heating Ltd. is a licensed bonded and insured plumbing and gas fitting company, proudly serving the White Rock and South Surrey area for over 50 years.

Trusted for over four decades, we have been providing plumbing & heating solutions, backed up by our guaranteed workmanship and parts warranty.