Tired of emptying your standalone dehumidifier’s water collection tank? Did you know you can invest in a whole-home dehumidifier, which integrates with your heating and cooling system? No more dumping tanks of water into a drain for you, and better dehumidification for your home. Discover the benefits of a whole-home dehumidifier below.
1. Humidity Management
Humidity is generated in your home from many different sources such as:
- Cooking
- Bathing or showering
- Outside Air
- Breathing and perspiration
A dehumidifier will help manage this excess moisture in your air.
2. Increased Comfort
While your air conditioner or heat pump dehumidifies air during the cooling process, you will get even better results when you use a whole-home dehumidifier. The dehumidifier draws additional moisture from your indoor air. Additionally, this boost helps your cooling system run more efficiently.
3. Better Air Quality
When you lower the humidity in your home it improves your air quality. A reduction in humidity can help reduce or prevent:
- Musty odors
- Dust mite matter
- Some allergens
- Warping or structural damage to wood floors and furniture
4. Efficiency & Cost Savings
A whole-home dehumidifier will lower humidity levels in your home. This can cause your air to feel more comfortable without having to overcool it. You may be able to keep your thermostat up a few degrees, helping to save on energy costs because of the decrease in humidity.
How Do Whole-Home Dehumidifiers Work?
Now that you know the benefits of a whole-home dehumidifier, it’s time to understand how they work. Whole-home dehumidifiers are integrated into your heating and cooling system for maximum efficiency. They are normally installed in the return ductwork. Here is a step-by-step guide of how they work:
1. Cooling the Air
Air is pulled in from the return ducts of your HVAC system. The air passes over cold evaporator coils, which causes moisture in the air to condense into liquid form.
2. Removing Moisture from the Air
The water produced in step one is drained away through a line, which means this moisture never hits your home air supply.
3. Redistributing the Air
Next, the dehumidified air is reheated to a comfortable temperature via condenser coils. Then, the dehumidified air is returned to your home’s air ducts and distributed by the fan in your indoor unit. This ensures the air is evenly distributed throughout your home.
4. Maintaining Comfort
Many whole-home dehumidifiers come with a humidistat that allows you to monitor and control your dehumidifier similar to how a thermostat works. Don’t forget to schedule regular HVAC maintenance visits, so technicians can check up on your entire heating and cooling system, including your dehumidifier, for lasting results
Contact Henry Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing for a Whole-Home Dehumidifier
Now that you’ve discovered the benefits of a whole-home dehumidifier and how it works, let’s talk about adding one to your HVAC system. Our team has the skills to offer a smooth install, using only the highest-quality equipment to increase your home comfort by decreasing humidity levels. Contact us today to make an appointment. We’re ready to help keep your home cool and dry this summer!
