Benefits of installing a Whole House Dehumidifier
This time of year is often associated with fun times outside, the beginning of barbeque season and finally saving on that monthly heating bill. With warmer temperatures often comes increased humidity both outside and inside your home. While these high levels of humidity can lead to adverse outcomes over time, the installation of a whole house dehumidifier can help mitigate the negative impact humidity has on your home. Here are our top three reasons that you should consider installing a whole house dehumidifier-
First, a whole house dehumidifier can help to lower your energy bill. The process of removing humidity from the air will serve to make your home feel cooler and will allow you to adjust your thermostat accordingly. As a result of this process, your air conditioner unit will not have to work as hard to cool your home. Not only should your energy bill go down, but the lifespan of your air conditioning unit should also increase as a result of running more efficiently. After months of paying heating bills, these savings should come as a pleasant change of pace.
Next, a whole house dehumidifier can work wonders in the fight against household allergens such as dust mites, mold and mildew. These allergens are most prominent in humid conditions and areas of your home with poor air circulation. The implementation of a whole house dehumidifier will eliminate these allergens by preventing the environment that they thrive in most. While there is no way to completely prevent seasonal allergies, the installation of one of these units will help offset certain allergy triggers.
Finally, a whole house dehumidifier will help to prevent water damage. Though water damage is typically associated with roof leaks or pipe issues, high levels of indoor humidity can also be the culprit. This type of damage occurs when condensation gathers on a surface for a prolonged period of time. Areas at the highest risk often include, wood, drywall and ceilings. By operating a dehumidifier unit, you will be able to effectively remove moisture from the air to prevent this type of damage before it happens.
For small humid spaces or specific problem areas in the home, you might be able to get by using a small portable dehumidifier. However, a whole home unit will operate much more efficiently than that of a few (or more) portable units. Although these units are typically more expensive upfront, they offer long term benefits that will help you save money and keep your home more comfortable. If you ever have any questions on how a whole house dehumidifier could benefit your home, please feel free to call Aero Energy at 1-800-998-4311 and we’d be happy to help! Click here to learn more about our partnership with Aprilaire who produces our preferred dehumidfier systems.