Georgia summers are humid, and a home that feels sticky or smells musty is often a humidity problem more than a temperature problem. Home Run installs whole-home dehumidifiers that work with your HVAC system for homes in Covington, Conyers, McDonough and nearby communities.
Signs of High Indoor Humidity
- The house feels clammy even at a cool thermostat setting
- Condensation on windows or cold water pipes
- Musty odors or mildew in closets and bathrooms
- Warped wood floors or doors that stick
- An indoor humidity reading above about 60 percent
Why Your AC May Not Be Enough
Air conditioners remove some moisture as they cool, but they are not built to control humidity on their own. An oversized AC reaches the setpoint quickly and shuts off before removing much moisture. On mild, rainy days, the AC may barely run at all while humidity climbs. The EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity between 30 and 50 percent, and ideally below 60 percent, to limit mold growth.
How a Whole-Home Dehumidifier Works
A whole-home dehumidifier connects to your ductwork and is controlled by its own dehumidistat. It removes moisture from the air for the whole house, drains automatically to a condensate line and runs only when needed, independent of the cooling cycle. There are no buckets to empty and no portable units in every room.
Dehumidifier FAQs
Where is a whole-home dehumidifier installed?
Usually near the air handler in the attic, crawl space, basement or utility closet, connected to the ductwork and a drain.
Is this the same as a crawl space dehumidifier?
No. A whole-home unit treats the living space air. A crawl space dehumidifier controls moisture under the house. Some homes benefit from both. See crawl space dehumidifier installation.
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