Whole-home Dehumidifiers

Whole-home Dehumidifiers | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Deer Lodge

Tired of sticky summers and clammy winters in Deer Lodge? HEP’s licensed comfort specialists bring you whole-home dehumidifiers that quietly balance humidity, protect your furnishings, and help your HVAC system run more efficiently—so every room feels fresher and your energy bills stay in check. From the first humidity reading to the final walkthrough, we treat your house like our own, answering questions, respecting your schedule, and backing every job with rock-solid guarantees.

When you choose our expert dehumidifier installation, you’re choosing decades of local know-how and the peace of mind that comes with 24/7 support. Book a free in-home assessment today and discover how effortlessly HEP can turn your Deer Lodge home into the comfortably dry haven you deserve.

FAQs

Why would a home in Deer Lodge need a whole-home dehumidifier when our climate is relatively cool?

While Deer Lodge enjoys cooler temperatures than many parts of the country, summer days can still see outdoor humidity climb above 60–70 percent, and tightly built modern homes trap that moisture year-round. Excess indoor humidity promotes mold, dust mites, musty odors, and wood-warping even at moderate temperatures. A whole-home dehumidifier keeps relative humidity in the ideal 40-50 percent range, protecting your family’s health, furnishings, and the structural integrity of the house.

How does a whole-home dehumidifier connect to my existing heating and air-conditioning system?

The unit is installed in line with your forced-air ductwork, typically on the supply side. It draws moist indoor air through its coil, removes water, then returns the dried air to the supply plenum so it’s distributed evenly to every room. The condensate is piped to a nearby drain, and the dehumidifier is wired to a dedicated humidistat or integrated into your smart thermostat for automatic humidity control. Because it uses the duct system you already have, no additional wall or floor units are required.

What size or capacity dehumidifier will my home need?

Capacity is measured in pints of water removed per day. We calculate it by performing a Manual J load evaluation that considers square footage, typical occupancy, insulation levels, air-leakage rate, and local weather data for Deer Lodge. Most area homes fall in the 70–120 pint range. Oversizing wastes energy, while undersizing leads to poor moisture removal, so a professional load calculation is essential.

What is involved in the installation and how long will it take?

A standard installation usually takes 4–6 hours. Our certified technicians will: (1) verify capacity with a load calculation, (2) mount the dehumidifier on a vibration-isolating platform near your air handler, (3) cut and seal duct openings to create a dedicated return/supply bypass, (4) run a PVC condensate line to a floor drain or condensate pump, (5) wire the unit to a 120- or 240-volt circuit and the humidity controller, and (6) commission and test system operation. Your HVAC system will be offline for only a brief period.

How much maintenance is required after installation?

Whole-home dehumidifiers are low-maintenance. Every 6–12 months you’ll need to: (1) rinse or replace the MERV filter, (2) visually inspect and clear the condensate drain, and (3) wipe any dust from the coil fins. During your annual HVAC tune-up, we’ll also check refrigerant pressures, blower amperage, and the humidistat calibration. Most units carry 5-year parts warranties and have average life expectancies of 10–15 years.

Will adding a dehumidifier save energy or increase my utility bills?

When indoor air is drier, it feels cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Studies show homeowners often raise the thermostat 2–3 °F in summer when humidity is controlled, cutting air-conditioning costs by up to 10 percent. In winter, the dehumidifier seldom runs because outdoor air is naturally drier, so operating costs are concentrated in the months you need it most. Overall, energy use is modest—typically 3–5 kWh per day in hot, humid periods—and many clients report lower overall utility bills thanks to reduced A/C runtime and fewer mold-related repairs.