Don’t suffer through another hot, humid summer without a whole house dehumidifier installed by your local HVAC contractor. When it comes to staying comfortable in your home, cooling the air is only half of the equation. Dehumidification to keep the humidity level below 50% makes the conditioned air feel several degrees cooler and keeps you and your family dry and comfortable.
If you’ve ever heard the saying “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” you probably understand the importance of drying air along with cooling it. The reality is that it’s both the heat and the humidity – addressing one without the other will leave you feeling uncomfortably warm and sticky.
Your central air conditioning system dehumidifies as it cools the air, but dehumidification is only a secondary function of a central air conditioning system and many systems cannot keep up with high levels of humidity. A whole house dehumidifier works with your central air conditioning system to provide increased dehumidification.
Your HVAC technician will install the system directly into your existing ductwork to allow cool, dry air to be distributed throughout your home. Whole house dehumidifiers use a “humidistat” similar to a thermostat to keep the humidity in your home at a preset level.
A whole house dehumidifier can save you money on your energy bills by allowing you to set your thermostat a few degrees higher without sacrificing comfort. Since the air is drier, it feels cooler and your air conditioner will not have to work as hard to cool your home. If increased comfort with lower utility bills sounds good to you, talk to your local HVAC contractor today about installation of a whole house dehumidifier.
