Sticky Indoor Air
Sticky Indoor Air | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Clinton
When summer air lingers like a damp blanket over Clinton, HEP’s team swoops in to replace clammy discomfort with crisp, balanced comfort. Our certified technicians analyze your home’s humidity levels, recommend the ideal dehumidifier installation, and integrate it seamlessly with your heating and air conditioning system—often in a single visit. The result is air that feels lighter, smells fresher, and helps your HVAC equipment work less, saving you money on every energy bill.
From scheduling to cleanup, we put courtesy first: shoe covers, up-front pricing, and a satisfaction guarantee that’s as solid as our workmanship. Whether you battle musty crawl spaces, fogged windows, or allergy flare-ups, HEP delivers local know-how and leading-edge equipment to keep your indoor air healthy all year long. Discover why your neighbors in Clinton trust us to make sticky air a thing of the past—call today and breathe easy tonight.
FAQs
Why does my indoor air feel sticky even when the air conditioner is running?
High summertime humidity in Clinton means your air conditioner may remove less moisture than the climate adds. If the AC is oversized, short run-times cool the air quickly but don’t stay on long enough to wring out water vapor. Leaky ductwork and everyday activities like cooking and showering can also raise indoor humidity. When relative humidity stays above 55 %, you experience that clammy feeling, musty odors, and potential mold growth even though the thermostat shows the right temperature.
How will a whole-home dehumidifier improve comfort and HVAC performance?
A dedicated dehumidifier pulls moisture off the airstream before the conditioned air circulates through your house. Lowering humidity allows you to set the thermostat 2–3 °F higher while feeling the same—or greater—comfort, which cuts AC runtime and utility costs. Reduced moisture also protects wood floors, furniture, and musical instruments, inhibits mold and dust-mite activity, and lightens the latent load on your air conditioner, extending its lifespan and reducing breakdowns.
What size dehumidifier does my Clinton home need, and how do you determine it?
Sizing is based on total square footage, ceiling height, typical occupancy, and the home’s air-leakage rate. During a free in-home assessment we measure indoor RH levels, inspect ducts, and calculate moisture load using ACCA Manual R guidelines. Most single-family homes in Clinton require units that remove 70–120 pints per day, but tight, high-efficiency homes sometimes need smaller models. Selecting the right capacity ensures continuous yet efficient operation without over-drying the air.
Will installing a dehumidifier raise my energy bills?
In many cases the opposite happens. A whole-home dehumidifier adds a small electrical load (usually 2–6 kWh per day during peak season) but lets you raise the thermostat setting and decreases how hard the AC compressor has to work. Customers typically see overall summer energy savings of 5–15 %, plus lower maintenance costs for the HVAC system. We also offer ENERGY STAR®-rated units that operate 15-30 % more efficiently than standard models.
How long does installation take, and will it disrupt my home?
Most retrofits are completed in a single visit lasting 4–6 hours. We locate the unit in the mechanical room, attic, or crawlspace, connect it to the return plenum, run a dedicated condensate drain to a sump or exterior, and wire the control to your thermostat or a standalone humidistat. Our technicians lay down protective drop cloths, wear shoe covers, and haul away all packaging. When we leave, the only sign we were there is drier, more comfortable air.
What maintenance does a whole-home dehumidifier require, and do you offer service plans?
Routine care is simple: clean or replace the air filter every 3–6 months, verify the drain line is clear, and rinse the coil annually. Our Clinton Comfort Club includes two tune-ups per year—one for the HVAC system and one for the dehumidifier—priority scheduling, and 10 % off repairs. Enrolling keeps the warranty valid, maintains peak efficiency, and gives you peace of mind that humidity will stay in check all season long.