─── Dehumidifier
Say Goodbye to Stuffy
Indoor Air
In warmer seasons, a whole-home dehumidifier removes water from the air. This makes your space seem less humid while helping stop mold and mildew production.
Even when there’s high humidity around your home, dehumidified air allows your home to feel better. And allow you to keep your thermostat at a higher temp. Positioning it simply two degrees hotter can generate a real difference and save you up to 5–7% on your cooling bills.
─── Dehumidifier
Say Goodbye to Stuffy
Indoor Air
In warmer seasons, a whole-home dehumidifier removes water from the air. This makes your space seem less humid while helping stop mold and mildew production.
Even when there’s high humidity around your home, dehumidified air allows your home to feel better. And allow you to keep your thermostat at a higher temp. Positioning it simply two degrees hotter can generate a real difference and save you up to 5–7% on your cooling bills.
6 Signs You Need a Whole-Home Dehumidifier
Condensation
If you notice condensation or fog on your windows and glass doors you have a problem with too much indoor moisture.
Mold
Mold and mildew thrive in moist conditions. If you’ve noticed the presence of mold on your walls, ceilings, baseboards, or in your bathrooms, it’s time for an intervention.
Musty Odors
Musty smells or odors are a telltale sign that mold or mildew are present. Breathing in mold spores day after day is toxic and could result in a severe long-term health issues.
Water Marks
Water marks could be a sign of a leak or also high humidity levels. If left unattended, moisture issues can become major breeding grounds for all sorts of bacteria as well as termites.
Allergy, Asthma & Other Respiratory Issues
Let’s face it, poor indoor air quality can really take a toll on your overall health, especially if you have a history of allergies, sinuses, asthma or other respiratory issues.
Rotting Wood
When wood retains too much moisture it begins to rot which can attract unwanted pests such as termites. If you have rotting wood, it’s probably a sign that you have a serious moisture issue.
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What’s the Ideal Indoor Humidity for Your Home?
Ideally, the relative humidity level in your home should remain somewhere between 30 and 60 percent. In fact ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), suggests the following for optimal health and comfort.
<30%
Too Low
30%–60%
Acceptable Range
45%–55%
Recommended for
Health and Comfort
>60%
Too High
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What’s the Ideal Indoor Humidity for Your Home?
Ideally, the relative humidity level in your home should remain somewhere between 30 and 60 percent. In fact ASHRAE (The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), suggests the following for optimal health and comfort.
<30%
Too Low
30% – 60%
Acceptable Range
45% – 55%
Recommended for
Health and Comfort
>60%
Too High
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