4 Benefits of a Whole-Home Dehumidifier

Even in the fall, weather on James Island, South Carolina, can be warm and humid. You can use your air conditioner to remove moisture from your indoor air, but it could make you and your family feel too cold. Have a dehumidifier installed inline with your HVAC system by a professional technician like those employed at AC Heating and Air Conditioning Services. That way, you can get rid of excess moisture without changing the temperature in your home. A whole-home dehumidifier can provide damage prevention, comfort, a healthier home, and energy savings.

Damage Prevention

High humidity encourages pests and biological growth. It could also damage wallpaper, carpeting, ceilings, or drywall. You could also have to deal with bad smells, rotting wood, or peeling paint. Controlling the humidity in your home will help you avoid expensive repairs and increase the value of your home.

Comfort

A whole-home dehumidifier will keep your home from feeling stuffy or clammy. It can also help you remove excess moisture from cooking or showering.

Less expensive portable dehumidifiers are available, but they typically work on one or two rooms at once. Most portable dehumidifiers require you to empty the water collector every day or two also. You’ll also have to clean or change the filter regularly. Whole-home dehumidifiers send excess water to a drain through a hose, and some use a pump. That way, you can enjoy comfortable humidity levels without adding to your household chores.

A Healthier Home

Pests and microorganisms can cause illnesses like colds and asthma or allergy symptoms. You or your family members could experience dry or watery eyes, sinus problems, sore throats, rashes, or other problems. These issues could interrupt your sleep and keep you from being as productive as possible at work or enjoying your time off.

A whole-home dehumidifier is a particularly good idea for older people and those with compromised immune systems because they could be more vulnerable to harmful bacteria. Since these devices have filters, they can also help you remove dirt, dust, pollen, pet dander, and other contaminants from your home’s air. Just change your whole-home dehumidifier’s air filter when you change the filter for your HVAC system. Taking care of both of them should only take a few minutes. For the best indoor air quality, switch your filters once per month.

Energy Savings

People regulate their body temperatures on warm days by sweating. When the moisture evaporates away from your skin, you can also get rid of excess heat. Unfortunately, sweat can’t evaporate quickly when your home’s humidity is high. Without a dehumidifier, you and your family will have to use your air conditioner more to stay cool, even when your thermostat says your home is at a comfortable temperature.

Many whole-home dehumidifiers are connected to a hygrometer or humidity monitor, and you can set them to come on automatically when your humidity gets too high. Some programmable thermostats include humidity monitors and the ability to control HVAC accessories like whole-home dehumidifiers. A whole-home dehumidifier is a significant investment, but most people appreciate the increased comfort and understand they will get their money back through energy savings. A whole-home dehumidifier can increase the value of your home as well.

AC Heating and Air Conditioning Services is a Trane Comfort Specialist. We have more than 45 years of heating and air conditioning experience, and we can help you with maintaining, repairing, and installing a variety of HVAC equipment. You can control the humidity in your home, improve your indoor air quality, and keep yourself, your family, and your guests comfortable. For outstanding service from our honest, friendly professionals, call us anytime at (843) 277-9928.

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