The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends maintaining a relative humidity (RH) between 30% and 50%.
This can be difficult to do in winter and summer through your heating and cooling systems alone. Davis & Green recommends considering a whole-house dehumidifier in Tuckahoe, VA.
A dehumidifier will reduce water vapor in the air to make your home a lot more comfortable during the warmer months. A whole-house humidifier, on the other hand, will add water vapor to the air to make it more comfortable in winter.
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If you have a ducted HVAC system, you can integrate a dehumidifier, a humidifier, or even both units into that system. If you have a ductless HVAC system instead, we offer options for that configuration as well.
A common setup is to have the humidifier or dehumidifier in the attic with a centrally located vent. A small duct will connect the dehumidifier or humidifier to the vent.
For an integrated dehumidifier, it’s usual to install it ahead of the air conditioner. This way, the system dehumidifies the air before it reaches the AC. The AC won’t have to work as hard. This will reduce your electricity consumption and wear and tear on the AC. Many experts agree that such a setup actually reduces your cost over the long term.
Either ducted or ductless, another advantage of a whole-house dehumidifier is drainage. There’s no need to drain it yourself. A typical configuration involves a drip pan, wet switch, and condensate drain line.
This allows all the water to flow out of the home automatically. If possible, we can set the dehumidifier to use the drainage you already have in place for your AC or heat pump. If not, we can install dedicated drainage equipment.
A whole-house humidifier is similarly superior to a portable unit. With a portable unit, you have to keep filling it with water or it will stop working. With a whole-house system, we’ll plumb it into your home’s plumbing system. This will allow it to get all the water it needs automatically. In most cases, we’ll install a humidifier near the furnace. This lets the system humidify the dry air right after it’s heated.
An important concept when choosing either a home-wide dehumidifier or humidifier is cubic feet per minute (CFM). You need to choose the right CFM based on the size of your home. For a dehumidifier, you’ll also want to consider gallons per day. Some of the best dehumidifiers for the home remove 15 gallons or more per day.
The benefits of whole-house humidity control include:
Better comfort
Improved indoor air quality
More efficient cooling and heating
Reduced respiratory irritation and allergy symptoms
Whole-House Humidifier Systems in Tuckahoe
Davis & Green has proudly served homeowners and businesses in Tuckahoe for over 40 years. We’re a Lennox Premier Dealer and an A+ rated BBB accredited business.
You can count on us for free estimates, fair pricing without hidden fees, and financing on approved credit. We also pride ourselves on great customer service and back our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Davis & Green welcomes the opportunity to implement humidity control in your home. Call today or contact us online to discuss installing a whole-house humidifier or whole-house dehumidifier in Tuckahoe. Also, check out our other HVAC services!
