Whole-house dehumidifiers are a great option to control the indoor humidity level for many homes. With this regulation of humidity comes many benefits, such as:
Greater cooling efficiency: A dehumidifier helps to filter the allergens in the air in your home and remove moisture in similar ways to your air conditioner. Since it assists your central air conditioning system, it can take some of the stress off it, allowing it to cool your home more efficiently. This will help to save you money on your seasonal energy bills.
Improved indoor air quality: When there is too much moisture in the area, it provides a better breeding ground for dust mites and can promote mildew and mold growth. This can lead to increased asthma and allergy symptoms and respiratory issues.
Protection for your furniture and flooring: High levels of humidity can cause wood to swell and warp, which can lead to buckling of wood flooring and damage to wood furniture.
Improved home smell: High moisture levels can cause a musty odor in your home, which can absorb into wood flooring and furnishings and stay around well past the warm season.
Protection from moisture in your crawl space: Humidity and dampness under your home can cause significant structural problems. When you combine moisture with the dust collected in a crawl space, that can create the perfect environment for mold and mildew to cultivate. Installing a crawl space dehumidifier protects from all these problems.