Whole-house Dehumidifier
Whole-house Dehumidifier | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Cleveland
Say goodbye to muggy rooms, sticky floors, and that unmistakable lake-effect dampness. HEP’s whole-house dehumidifiers quietly pull excess moisture from every corner of your Cleveland home, protecting woodwork, electronics, and—most importantly—your family’s comfort and health. Our NATE-certified technicians pair advanced dehumidification technology with your existing HVAC system, fine-tuning airflow so you enjoy crisp, balanced air all year long while reducing the workload on your air conditioner.
From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, our team makes dehumidifier installation simple and stress-free. We evaluate your home’s square footage, insulation, and humidity patterns, then recommend energy-efficient equipment tailored to Northeast Ohio’s ever-changing climate. With transparent pricing, tidy workmanship, and a satisfaction guarantee, HEP turns Cleveland’s thick summer air into a breath of fresh, dry relief.
FAQs
Why is a whole-house dehumidifier important in Cleveland’s climate?
Cleveland experiences humid summers and damp shoulder seasons. Excess indoor moisture can lead to mold growth, dust-mite populations, musty odors, warped woodwork, and aggravated allergies. A whole-house dehumidifier pulls moisture out of every conditioned room, keeping relative humidity in the ideal 40–50 % range. This not only protects your home and furnishings but also makes the air feel cooler, allowing you to raise the thermostat a few degrees and still stay comfortable.
How does a whole-house dehumidifier integrate with my existing heating and air-conditioning system?
The dehumidifier is installed in the supply or return plenum of your forced-air HVAC system. Moist air is drawn through the unit’s evaporator coil, where moisture condenses and drains away, and the dried air is then delivered back into your ductwork. The unit has its own humidistat, so it activates only when humidity rises above your chosen set-point. Because it shares the ductwork and blower with your furnace/air-conditioner, it treats the entire living space evenly without adding bulky room units.
What does the installation process involve, and how long does it take?
A typical retrofit in an existing Cleveland home takes 4–6 hours. Our technicians first perform a load calculation to size the unit, then mount the dehumidifier adjacent to or above the air handler. We cut precise openings for the supply and return ducts, install a rigid condensate drain line with a trap and overflow safety switch, wire the unit to a dedicated 120 V or 240 V circuit, and calibrate the humidistat. We finish by sealing all connections, testing airflow and drainage, and reviewing operation with you.
Will adding a whole-house dehumidifier lower my energy bills?
Yes—drier air feels cooler, so most homeowners raise the thermostat 2–3 °F without sacrificing comfort, trimming cooling costs by 5–10 %. The dehumidifier itself uses electricity, but its high-efficiency compressor and ECM fan minimize consumption, and it runs only when humidity is high. Reduced moisture also eases the load on your air conditioner, extending equipment life and cutting maintenance expenses.
How do I know what size dehumidifier my home needs?
Proper sizing depends on square footage, ceiling height, typical indoor moisture load, infiltration rate, and basement or crawl-space conditions. During your free in-home consultation, we measure each factor and reference ACCA Manual S guidelines to select a unit rated in pints per day (PPD). Oversizing wastes energy and can over-dry the air; undersizing leaves moisture problems unsolved. Most Cleveland homes between 1,800 and 3,000 sq ft require a 90–120 PPD model, but we size every system individually.
What maintenance is required after installation?
Whole-house dehumidifiers are low-maintenance. Simply replace or rinse the air filter every 6–12 months, keep the condensate drain clear, and have the coil inspected during your annual HVAC tune-up. We include the unit in our ComfortGuard maintenance plan, which covers filter changes, drain-line flushing, humidistat calibration, and a full system performance check. With routine care, today’s dehumidifiers typically last 10–15 years in Cleveland’s operating conditions.