High humidity is an everyday thing here in the south. The phrase “dry heat” is about as foreign a concept as snow in winter. However, most people still don’t take steps to address the high humidity problems in their own homes. One of the most damaging myths regarding humidity is that if you have an air conditioner, you don’t need to use a dedicated dehumidifier. Let’s take a look at why that isn’t true.
High Humidity
First, why do you need to worry about high humidity in the first place? There are two primary reasons. The higher the humidity levels in the air are, the higher the evaporation point for most liquids. That includes sweat. So, the higher the humidity levels are, the longer it will take your body to cool itself. Comfort isn’t the only concern, however.
High humidity also promotes mold growth in the darker areas of your home, like inside the walls and under the sink. Mold spores can cause a wide range of nasty health problems, some of which can even be life-threatening in certain circumstances. This is one of the biggest reasons why you need to control your indoor humidity.
Why Air Conditioners Aren’t Good Enough
Air conditioners do have some dehumidifying function, though it’s entirely accidental. The system cools the air past the dew point, which causes it to shed some of its extra humidity. However, because the air conditioner is not designed to do that, it will never be as effective as a dedicated dehumidifier. If you want to avoid the issues associated with high humidity, you should absolutely install a dedicated dehumidifier in your home.
At Harbin Air our professionals can help you with the humidity in your home. We carry the
TrueDRY™ DR65 Dehumidification System
Remove 65 pints of moisture per day with this whole-house dehumidifier
Moisture leads to humidity, which leads to being uncomfortable in your own home. Our TrueDRY™ DR65 Dehumidification System can help. It’s a whole-house dehumidifier that can remove up to 65 pints of moisture per day from the air and replaces it with fresh, filtered air. You can dehumidify the whole house or a certain area. Everything about the dehumidifier makes it homeowner-friendly. Unlike portable units, it’s not out in the open. It’s also super quiet and efficient. Maintenance? Minimal. The dehumidifier drains automatically.
Removes up to 65 pints of moisture per day
Minimal maintenance
Increased comfort and energy savings
Remove excess moisture from the air, delivering fresh, filtered air in the home
Less moisture in the home reduces the strain on your air conditioner and also allows you to set your thermostat higher to run your air conditioner less
Can remove moisture evenly throughout the entire home or focus specifically on problem areas that can lead to costly renovations
Unlike portable units, Honeywell whole-house dehumidifiers provide unobtrusive, quiet and efficient operation
Professional installation
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