Smart Controls
Smart Controls | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Evensville
Evensville’s steamy summers and surprise spring downpours can turn a comfortable home into a sticky, musty space overnight. HEP’s Smart Controls Heating & Air Conditioning team helps you reclaim that comfort with precision climate solutions tailored for our Tennessee weather. We integrate advanced sensors, Wi-Fi thermostats, and energy-saving automation that lets you dial in the perfect temperature and humidity level—then forget about it.
Our certified technicians make dehumidifier installation seamless, selecting the right capacity unit to tuck into your existing HVAC system and programming it to work in harmony with your smart controls. The result is cleaner air, lower utility bills, and the satisfying absence of moldy odors or clammy floors. Ready to feel the difference? Schedule your in-home evaluation today and we’ll show you how effortless whole-home comfort can be.
FAQs
Why should I add a whole-home dehumidifier to my HVAC system in Evensville?
Evensville’s warm, humid summers often push indoor humidity well above the recommended 30–50 % range. Excess moisture can lead to mold growth, musty odors, wood warping, and a sticky, uncomfortable feeling even when the air conditioner is running. A whole-home dehumidifier pulls moisture out of the air before it circulates through your ductwork, improving comfort, protecting furnishings, and reducing the workload on your A/C, which can lower cooling costs and extend equipment life.
How do smart controls integrate with a dehumidifier?
We install a Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat or smart home hub that talks directly to the dehumidifier and your heating and cooling equipment. Built-in humidity sensors track real-time indoor levels, and the smart control decides whether to run the A/C, activate the dehumidifier, or do both. You can monitor and adjust humidity from your phone, set schedules, get filter-change alerts, and receive energy-use reports. Some systems even integrate with Alexa or Google Home for voice control.
What size dehumidifier does my home need?
Sizing depends on square footage, ceiling height, the home’s airtightness, and typical indoor moisture sources (showers, cooking, basement seepage, etc.). During a free in-home assessment, our technicians measure these factors and perform a humidity load calculation. Most Evensville homes require units rated between 70 and 120 pints per day, but we always match the equipment to the exact moisture load to ensure efficient, even dehumidification without short-cycling.
Will using a dehumidifier increase my energy bills?
A whole-home dehumidifier uses electricity—typically 2–6 kWh per day in peak summer—but it often lets you raise the thermostat by 2–3 °F while feeling just as comfortable. That reduced air-conditioning demand can offset most, and sometimes all, of the dehumidifier’s energy use. In addition, lower humidity helps the A/C run shorter, less frequent cycles, extending system life and reducing maintenance costs.
How long does installation take and will it disrupt my home?
Most projects are completed in one day. We mount the dehumidifier next to your air handler or furnace, connect it to the return duct, add a dedicated condensate drain, and integrate the smart controls. Our team uses drop cloths and shoe covers, and we haul away all packaging. You can expect minimal noise and no structural changes to walls or floors—just a brief power shut-off while we wire the new controls.
What maintenance is required and do you offer service plans?
Routine care is simple: replace or rinse the dehumidifier’s MERV-rated filter every 6–12 months and keep the condensate line clear. During your annual HVAC tune-up, our technician will clean the coil, check refrigerant charge, verify airflow, test the humidity sensor, and update smart control firmware. We offer affordable maintenance plans that bundle HVAC and dehumidifier service, include priority scheduling, and preserve factory warranties.