Excess Moisture
Excess Moisture | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Halls
Stuffy rooms, musty odors and clammy indoor air can turn a Halls home into a breeding ground for mold and dust mites. HEP’s excess moisture experts pair advanced HVAC know-how with purpose-built equipment to balance humidity at its sweet spot—around 50%. Our licensed technicians evaluate crawl spaces, ductwork and living areas, then design a tailored dehumidifier installation that works hand-in-hand with your existing heating and cooling system. The result is a fresher, healthier environment that protects wood floors, furniture and even the structural integrity of your house.
Homeowners across Knox County trust HEP for prompt scheduling, up-front pricing and meticulous clean-up. From the first moisture reading to the final performance check, we treat your property with the same care we give our own. Enjoy lower energy bills, fewer allergy triggers and pure indoor comfort—all backed by HEP’s 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Ready to breathe easier in Halls? Call or click today and let our team dry out the worries for good.
FAQs
Why would a home in Halls need a whole-home dehumidifier?
Halls sits in a humid river-valley climate, so indoor air often holds excess moisture for much of the year. High humidity encourages mold and mildew, aggravates allergies, causes wood floors or furniture to warp, and forces your air conditioner to work harder. A whole-home dehumidifier tied into the HVAC system removes this excess moisture automatically, keeping relative humidity in the ideal 45–55 % range, improving comfort, air quality, and energy efficiency.
How can I tell if my house actually has an excess-moisture problem?
Common clues include musty or “damp basement” odors, foggy windows, visible mold on walls or around vents, rusty fasteners, peeling paint, cupping hardwood floors, or persistent allergy or asthma symptoms indoors. If you’re unsure, we can place data-logging hygrometers in several rooms for 48 hours to document humidity levels and perform a free visual inspection of crawl spaces, ductwork, and insulation.
What happens during a professional dehumidifier installation?
On installation day our NATE-certified technicians mount the dehumidifier next to, above, or below your air handler, connect it to the return-air plenum, and run a dedicated condensate drain to a sump pump or exterior discharge. We add an overflow safety switch, wire the unit to a 120 V or 240 V circuit, and integrate the humidistat with your existing smart thermostat if desired. Setup and commissioning typically take 4–6 hours and require no drywall demolition—just minor sheet-metal modifications inside the mechanical room or crawl space.
Will the dehumidifier raise my electric bill?
Whole-home units draw roughly the same power as a window A/C (2–4 amps), but by wringing moisture out of the air they allow your air conditioner to reach the set temperature more quickly and cycle off sooner. Most customers see either no change or a slight reduction in total summer energy costs, and Energy Star models we install are up to 30 % more efficient than non-certified units.
What maintenance is required and do you service the equipment?
Maintenance is straightforward: replace or clean the unit’s MERV-rated filter every 6–12 months, flush the condensate line once a year, and have the evaporator coil checked and cleaned during your spring HVAC tune-up. We include the first-year service visit free of charge and offer affordable annual maintenance plans that keep the dehumidifier and the entire HVAC system under warranty.
How much does installation cost and are financing or rebates available?
In Halls, a typical whole-home dehumidifier installation runs $2,000–$3,500, including equipment, labor, and all permits. We offer 0 % and low-interest financing for up to 60 months with approved credit. TVA EnergyRight and some local utilities periodically provide $150–$300 rebates for Energy Star certified units, and most manufacturers include a 5-year parts warranty that we register for you at no extra charge.