Air conditioners come with dehumidifying measures built in already. Sometimes that alone is not enough to dehumidify on really humid days. You have the option to get a whole house dehumidifier. They remove excess moisture from your home working with the air conditioner. It is installed as a part of your existing HVAC system and control the humidity in every room. There are some benefits to getting a whole house dehumidifier. When choosing your unit, make sure it is energy star rated to ensure its energy efficiency.
*When the humidity is 60% and higher, you have a perfect breeding ground for mold and other bacteria to grow. Mold and bacteria are harmful to your health and can irritate asthma. Health agencies recommend keeping the humidity to around 30-50% which inhibits most mold and bacteria growth.
*You have improved comfort when you have lower humidity. The air is less heavy and sticky. The whole house dehumidifier can remove the humidity without over cooling your home.You home will also smell fresher and cleaner when you use the whole house dehumidifier.
*When you run the whole house dehumidifier, you are cooler you run your air conditioner at a lower temperature and that saves you money on energy costs.
*The whole house dehumidifier can be run without using the air conditioner to lower the humidity level in your home.
*You can use the whole house dehumidifier all year round to keep your humidity at desired levels.
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