Arizona And Dehumidification Go Hand-In-Hand, Check Out Whole-House Options

28May
by Cooper Climate Control  
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dehumidificationThis part of Arizona sees high humidity in the summertime. It makes us uncomfortable in our homes, and compromises our indoor air quality. Whole-house dehumidification offers homeowners a great way to get indoor moisture under control.

The federal EPA recommends keeping indoor humidity between 30 and 50 percent. This is the most comfortable, healthiest range for indoor environments. It also reduces the concentration of germs and microorganisms in your living space. Microorganisms, including mold, love moisture, and it only takes a single day for mold to begin growing. It can be especially common in humid, hot zones, like bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms and in your HVAC equipment itself. Whole-house dehumidification addresses the issue of mold and biological contamination by removing a key source of the problem.

Here are a few signs that whole-house dehumidification might be something you could benefit from:

  • Water stains on your walls, ceilings or floors
  • Condensation on walls, windows or pipes (check around your plumbing fixtures and HVAC system)
  • Feeling uncomfortably “sticky,” and possibly trying to correct the discomfort by lowering the programmable thermostat
  • Smelling musty odors in certain rooms, or coming from your ductwork
  • Visible mold anywhere in the house or on your HVAC equipment (it’s often black, but not always)
  • Warping furniture
  • Chronic health problems, such as breathing trouble, colds, allergic reactions, skin problems and even fatigue

The amount of moisture a whole-house dehumidification system can remove varies, depending on the system itself and the amount of relative humidity in your home, but the average unit can extract over 10 gallons of water a day.

Whole-house systems are convenient because they work with your HVAC system and ductwork, dehumidifying air as it passes through the equipment. The system pumps the water right out of your house, meaning you don’t have to empty the tank.

Dehumidification isn’t only good for your health; it can also prevent your house and belongings from warping and rot as they absorb excess moisture from the air. Contact Cooper Climate Control, your heating & cooling specialist if you have questions. We cover everything in the Valley Metro area.