What Is a Dehumidifier Anyway?
A dehumidifier has long been an appliance that should be an optional addition to a home. It can be lived comfortably without, but this is only because the benefits of having one aren’t as widely known. Before breaking down the benefits of installing a dehumidifier, it’s important to start with the question: What is humidity?
Simply put, humidity is when a high volume of water vapor is in the air. It is felt more intensely during the summer because warmer air can hold a significantly greater amount of water vapor than cold air. This water vapor is dense and hangs in the air, leading to the thick, sticky feeling that comes with the dreaded high humidity of the summer. This article explains how a whole-house dehumidifier can remove excess moisture from the air in the home, providing comfort and financial savings.
Debunking the Myth of a Dehumidifier
Contrary to common belief, a dehumidifier is not just an accessory but an essential for maximum summertime comfort in the home. It might be nearly impossible to escape the widespread damp air outside, but that doesn’t mean it must also be inescapable in the home. A whole-house dehumidifier removes the excess moisture from the air and filters it into the ground or a tank and out of the home, thus freeing the indoor space from the thick, heavy, sticky outside air.
Free the Home From Swamp-Like Conditions From High Humidity
Humidity in the home has a very particular look and smell: condensation, mold, and must. These are telltale signs that a home needs the help of a dehumidifier. While condensation on the windows is primarily an eye sore, the smell of must and the look of mold caused by high humidity levels have real negative health effects that should be addressed immediately.
An HVAC unit can remove some of these pathogens, but the best way to address mold and must is to remove the source (humidity) in its entirety. A whole-home dehumidifier will eliminate water sitting in the air, reducing the possibility of the water sitting on the walls and forming harmful mold and bacteria.
Throw Your AC Unit a Bone With the Help of a Dehumidifier
As mentioned, the home’s AC unit can remove some humidity from the air. But this means that while the AC unit is on, it’s exerting more energy to remove the thick water in the air to get cold air throughout the home. This scenario is where it can be beneficial to add a dehumidifier. The AC unit can work full-time to keep the air cool in the home while the dehumidifier removes the thick wall of high humidity, thus creating a clear path for the cool air to get through. Combining an AC unit with a whole home dehumidifier can improve comfort in living spaces and energy savings.
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