New Delhi, July 23 -- If your air conditioner seems to be taking longer to cool the room during the monsoon, high humidity could be the reason. While most people blame rising temperatures or assume their AC needs servicing, excess moisture in the air often plays a bigger role.

Before your AC can make the room feel comfortable, it has to remove that moisture, which means the compressor and cooling system have to work harder. As a result, cooling may feel slower, the room can remain sticky for longer, and electricity consumption may increase. The good news is that you don't always need a new AC to fix the problem.

A few simple changes, from using the right cooling mode to improving airflow and reducing indoor moisture, can help your air c...