Professional Humidifier and Dehumidifier Installation
The ideal relative humidity (RH) varies from person to person, but it typically falls between 30% and 60%. In winter, maintaining a relative humidity of 30% or higher can be challenging because the air tends to be drier.
Similarly, summer poses difficulties in keeping RH at or below 60% due to naturally higher humidity levels. When the cold weather arrives, a humidifier adds water vapor to the air, while a dehumidifier removes moisture during warmer months.
There are many benefits to our HVAC services:
- More restful sleep
- Less susceptibility to illnesses
- Improved skin condition
- Better respiratory health
- Reduced allergy symptoms
You can choose between two approaches for humidity control: portable units and whole-home systems. Portable dehumidifiers and humidifiers offer a budget-friendly option but only affect your immediate area, limiting your energy efficiency benefits.
For instance, households can generally run the air conditioning less aggressively when they install a whole-house dehumidifier in the summer. Even though whole-home systems require a higher initial investment, they prove to be more cost-effective over the lifespan of the equipment.
Maintenance is another consideration. Portable models require more upkeep, including regular cleaning. If you neglect to clean a dehumidifier or humidifier, you risk making your household sick. In contrast, integrated systems typically only need professional maintenance once a year, which includes a multi-point inspection and sanitization. If you opt for a desiccant dehumidifier instead of a compressor model, remember it will also need media replacement.
One of the conveniences of whole-home systems is that they plumbing directly into your home. Portable dehumidifiers need to be emptied regularly, or they will cease to function. Whole-home systems automatically drain water outside, much like an AC unit.
Additionally, portable humidifiers must be refilled frequently; without sufficient water to convert into steam, they stop operating. In contrast, a whole-house humidifier draws all the water it requires directly from the home’s plumbing.