Excess moisture in your home can be obvious. You may smell musty odors, see mold growing or feel clammy. High humidity can also impact health. A professionally installed, whole-home dehumidifier might be just what your home needs.
Allergies and Asthma
Trouble breathing is a common symptom of allergies and the main struggle of those with asthma. Excess humidity in the home creates conditions that are perfect for mold and insects like dust mites. Mold is a common environmental allergen and sends spores throughout the home. Mites are also one of the major indoor triggers for people with allergies and asthma. Dust mites thrive in conditions where the relative humidity
exceeds 50%.
Home and Furnishing Damage
High humidity can lead to warping and damage to wood floors and trim. Moisture can also get trapped in carpeting, furniture and drapes. Family heirlooms, like photos, may also be at risk.
Overcooling is a costly – and ineffective – solution
Air that has too much humidity in it actually makes you feel warmer. We’ve all heard the saying, it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity. That’s especially true in summer months when many homeowners make the mistake of overcooling their homes in an effort to mitigate high humidity. Not only do they end up expending more energy, they still can’t get comfortable because not all air conditioners are effective dehumidifiers. Living in a northern climate, indoor humidity is especially pronounced in the summertime when the outdoor humidity is also high. You’re likely to notice it more in your basement, where moisture is easily trapped.
Healthier, comfortable air is within reach
While high humidity is a threat to comfort and health in every home, there is an easy solution. A whole-home dehumidifier can be installed as part of your home’s heating and cooling system to automatically remove the right amount of humidity from every room. A whole-home dehumidifier can help you:
Control Health
By eliminating excess moisture, whole-home dehumidifiers can reduce dust mite growth and the prevalence of mold and other contaminants that trigger allergy and asthma symptoms.
Maintain Comfort and Eliminate Odors
Cold, clammy air and musty, mildew-like odors will be a thing of the past. Dehumidifiers remove moisture throughout your home – from the basement to the attic and everything in between.
Protect Your Home
Protect your home from the damaging impact of excess humidity including: mold, termites, structural damage and damage to tools and electronics.
Improve Energy Efficiency
When excess humidity is removed from indoor air, you’ll feel cooler at a higher temperature. That means you can set your thermostat a few degrees higher.
Quiet and Convenient Operation
Unlike free-standing dehumidifiers, a whole-home dehumidifier is installed away from your living space. They are a fully automated part of your heating and cooling system; they connect directly to a drain, so you do not have to worry about emptying water trays. Free-standing dehumidifiers typically have 90 day to 1 year limited warranties; our whole-home dehumidifiers have a 5 year warranty.
