Home dehumidifiers are one of several air quality systems available for your house. Like their humidifier counterparts, they work to maintain proper moisture levels, keeping you feeling comfortable no matter the season. However, dehumidifiers work to reduce the moisture levels in your home—while humidifiers add it when needed. Below, New Berlin Heating & Air Conditioning provides a more in-depth look at what dehumidifiers do and some of the unexpected benefits they offer. Call us for dehumidifier installation and service at 262-784-8889.
How Home Dehumidifiers Benefit You
Here are eight ways that dehumidifiers work to keep your home a comfortable, healthy environment:
1. Allergy and asthma symptom relief
Because dehumidifiers work to reduce your moisture levels, they also prevent mold and mildew growth. Both substances can cause allergies and asthma flare-ups—so the less that’s in your home, the better. Reducing moisture levels can also make it more difficult for germs and viruses to grow and spread.
2. Odor elimination
Everyone knows that musty basement smell—it’s a scent you certainly want to keep out of your house. Installing a home dehumidifier decreases the moisture and mildew growth that can lead to these unpleasant odors and leave your home smelling fresh.
3. Aid in preventing pests
Some common indoor pests like millipedes and spiders thrive in damp, dark places. When you install a dehumidifier, your house isn’t as attractive to these critters, keeping them away.
4. Protection for your belongings
Excess moisture in your house can lead to damage if it gets out of control. Cabinets and flooring can become warped, paint can peel, and electronics can stop working if there’s too much water in the air.
5. Reduction in drying time
If you like to hang your clothes to dry, you’ll notice they dry quicker if you have a dehumidifier installed. If there’s too much moisture in the air, they can take days to dry.
6. Condensation reduction
A buildup of condensation on your windows or other glass surfaces can be a nuisance—as well as a sign that moisture levels are too high. A dehumidifier eliminates this concern.
7. Money savings
A dehumidifier keeps you feeling cooler and more comfortable at a higher temperature than running your air conditioner alone. That means you don’t have to rely as much on your A/C for comfort, which equates to lower energy bills.
8. Low maintenance
Once you have a home dehumidifier installed, it requires little maintenance. They quietly provide you comfort for years to come.
Experience the Comfort of a Dehumidifier Today
Ready to learn more about the benefits a dehumidifier can offer you and your family? Get started today by calling New Berlin Heating at 262-784-8889. You can also contact us online.