How Whole Home Dehumidifiers Can Help
Outdoor humidity levels rise during the warmer months. The more moisture there is outside, the more humidity you’ll have in your home. Indoor humidity levels should be 35 to 50%. When they go higher than that, you start having various problems. For example, excess moisture can irritate respiratory issues, especially for those with mold and mildew allergies or asthma. When indoor humidity is high, your HVAC system also has to work harder to make you feel comfortable. This causes wear and tear on the system, which results in higher energy bills.
It can even impact your wallpaper and furniture. Wood contracts and expands as moisture levels change. You might even notice condensation on your windows. Condensation increases mold and mildew growth, which is unsightly and causes odors. It may also be inside your ductwork, making your HVAC system less efficient by affecting airflow and causing contaminants to fester.
The best way to fix these problems is to install whole-house dehumidifiers. These come on when the humidity level in your home rises. They draw in your home’s air and remove that excess moisture. The moisture then exits your home through an outflowing drain or into a reservoir. You’ll control your home’s humidity level with a thermostat. Once we complete the installation, you’ll feel more comfortable in your home. You’ll also enjoy other benefits of dehumidifers like less moisture in your basement, lower utility bills, and reduced asthma and allergy symptoms.
The following signs let you know it’s time to have us install one of our whole-home dehumidifiers in your house:
- Increase in respiratory issues
- Home feels too muggy
- Musty, stale smells
- Increase in condensation
- Wood furniture and structures warp
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