Whole-home Dehumidifiers
Whole-home Dehumidifiers | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Coalmont
Tucked among Coalmont’s rolling ridges and timbered hollows, excess moisture can sneak into every corner of your home—bringing musty odors, sticky air, and the threat of mold. HEP’s whole-home dehumidifiers integrate seamlessly with your existing heating and air conditioning system, pulling dampness out of the air before it ever settles on walls, furniture, or your family’s lungs. Our NATE-certified technicians size each unit precisely to your square footage and ductwork, so you enjoy balanced humidity, lower energy bills, and a noticeably fresher living space year-round.
Schedule your dehumidifier installation with HEP today and feel the difference the very first time your HVAC fan kicks on. From prompt arrival to spotless cleanup, we treat your Coalmont home as if it were our own—and we back every job with transparent pricing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
FAQs
Why should I install a whole-home dehumidifier in Coalmont when I already have an air conditioner?
Air conditioners remove some humidity as a by-product of cooling, but they shut off once the temperature setpoint is reached. In Coalmont’s long, muggy summers, indoor humidity often remains high even when the home feels cool. A dedicated whole-home dehumidifier senses relative humidity independently of temperature and runs only as needed, keeping your entire living space at the recommended 45–50 % RH. This helps prevent mold growth, musty odors, dust-mite activity, and wood-warping while making your AC run more efficiently and improving overall comfort.
How does a whole-home dehumidifier integrate with my existing HVAC system?
Our technicians connect the dehumidifier to your central return or supply ductwork, allowing it to pull moist air from the house, extract water, and send the dried air back through the ducts. The unit has its own humidistat but can also communicate with many smart thermostats. Condensate drains automatically to a nearby floor drain or condensate pump, so no buckets are required. The system works year-round, even during mild spring and fall days when the AC rarely runs.
Will a dehumidifier installation lower my energy bills?
Yes. When indoor air is less humid, it feels cooler, so most homeowners raise the thermostat 2–3 °F without noticing a comfort loss, cutting AC runtime by 10 % or more. Lower humidity also reduces latent heat load on the air conditioner, so the compressor cycles less frequently. Over the course of a humid Coalmont summer, these savings often offset a significant portion of the dehumidifier’s operating cost.
How long does professional installation take, and will my home be disrupted?
A standard whole-home dehumidifier installation usually takes 4–6 hours. We begin with a brief walkthrough to choose an equipment location—typically in a basement, crawl space, or mechanical closet—then connect ductwork, wire the humidistat, and run a condensate line. Because the work is confined to the HVAC area and ducts, there is minimal disturbance to living spaces, and we always leave the site clean. You can use your heating and cooling system the same day.
What maintenance does a whole-home dehumidifier require?
Maintenance is simple: (1) Replace or wash the unit’s air filter every 6–12 months, depending on usage and indoor air quality. (2) Make sure the condensate drain remains clear; we inspect and flush it during your annual HVAC tune-up. (3) Have the coil and blower professionally cleaned every 2–3 years. Most units come with a 5-year parts warranty, and with routine care they typically last 12–15 years.
How do I know the dehumidifier is correctly sized for my Coalmont home?
During your free in-home assessment, we calculate the required pint-per-day capacity using square footage, ceiling height, insulation level, occupancy, and moisture sources such as basement seepage or indoor pool areas. Undersized units run constantly without reaching setpoint; oversized ones short-cycle and waste energy. By matching equipment to your home’s load and Coalmont’s average summer dew point, we ensure efficient, reliable humidity control.