If your central air conditioner can’t remove enough moisture from your indoor air, a whole-house dehumidifier could be the solution. These units are installed in an existing HVAC system, and they’re very efficient at bringing relative humidity levels down to the ideal 40 to 50 percent range. In addition to increasing your summertime comfort, installing a whole-house dehumidifier offers some additional benefits:
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Humidity control 24/7. Whole-home dehumidifying equipment can work around the clock, rather than just while your A/C is running. This lets you keep the humidity level consistent, so the air doesn’t feel clammy and sticky at times.
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Greater energy efficiency. When moisture is removed from the air that’s circulating through your HVAC system, your A/C consumes less energy to keep your living environment at a cool, comfortable temperature. You can raise the thermostat setting, and you’ll see energy savings of three percent on average for every one-degree adjustment.
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Improved indoor air quality. When the air in your home is laden with humidity, the ideal conditions exist for mold, mildew and dust mites to flourish. These contaminants circulate in the air you’re breathing, and can cause asthma attacks, allergic reactions, breathing difficulties and other ailments. Dehumidifying your home properly can protect your health.
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Protection from moisture damage. Excess humidity leads to condensation, which can damage the structure of your home and its contents. When your relative humidity is under control, you’re unlikely to see water stains on ceilings and walls, warped trim, furniture and wood floors, and musty odors in your furniture and carpets.
Sizing Your Dehumidifier
Your HVAC professional can assess the severity of your moisture problem and advise you on sizing. Whole-house units are sized based on the number of pints of water extracted on a daily basis. Other key sizing factors include the level of humidity in your home, its square footage, and the HVAC system’s capacity.
To learn whether you’ll benefit from a whole-house dehumidifier in your Lorain, Elyria or Oberlin home, contact Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ve provided expert HVAC services to Northeast Ohio homeowners for over 30 years.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about whole-house dehumidifiers and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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