Comfortable Indoor Air
Comfortable Indoor Air | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Hillsboro
When Hillsboro’s muggy weather seeps indoors, even a perfectly cooled home can feel sticky and uncomfortable. HEP’s Comfortable Indoor Air team transforms that clammy air into crisp, balanced comfort with professional dehumidifier installation that pairs seamlessly with your existing heating and cooling system. By drawing excess moisture out of every room, our high-efficiency units help prevent mold, protect wood furnishings, and let your AC work less—saving you money while elevating indoor air quality.
From the moment you schedule, our locally based technicians arrive on time, explain every option in plain language, and respect your home as if it were their own. You’ll enjoy transparent pricing, tidy workmanship, and a satisfaction guarantee backed by decades of HVAC expertise in Hillsboro. Take control of humidity, breathe easier, and feel the HEP difference season after season.
FAQs
Why is a whole-home dehumidifier important for Hillsboro’s climate?
Hillsboro experiences damp, rainy winters and warm summers that can push indoor relative humidity well above the recommended 30–50 % range. Excess moisture promotes mold, mildew, dust mites, and a generally clammy feeling that makes you run the A/C harder than necessary. A professionally sized whole-home dehumidifier pulls the right amount of moisture out of the air all year long, protecting your family’s health, preventing structural damage such as warped wood or peeling paint, and creating a more comfortable environment without over-cooling.
How does a dehumidifier integrate with my existing heating and air-conditioning system?
During installation we hard-wire the dehumidifier into your home’s main supply-return ductwork so it can treat air throughout the entire house. A dedicated drain line carries the extracted water to a floor drain or condensate pump. The unit is controlled either by its own humidistat, a combined smart thermostat/humidistat, or your home-automation platform. When humidity rises above the set point, the dehumidifier turns on independently of your furnace or A/C, so you get balanced moisture control without changing how you heat or cool your home.
What size dehumidifier do I need?
Sizing is based on square footage, ceiling height, typical occupancy, and how much outside air your ventilation system introduces. For most Hillsboro homes a capacity between 70 and 120 pints per day is sufficient, but larger homes or those with crawl spaces may need units up to 200 pints. Our technicians perform a load calculation and indoor air quality assessment to recommend the exact model that can maintain target humidity without short-cycling or running continuously—both of which waste energy and shorten equipment life.
Will installing a dehumidifier raise my energy bills?
In many cases it does the opposite. By wringing out excess humidity, conditioned air feels cooler in summer and warmer in winter, letting you set the thermostat a few degrees higher or lower and still stay comfortable. Because your A/C doesn’t have to dehumidify as much, it runs less often, cutting electricity use and HVAC wear. The dehumidifier itself is energy-efficient; most units draw about the same power as a desktop computer when running. Net annual savings of 5–15 % on cooling costs are common.
What happens during professional installation and how long does it take?
1) We begin with a home walkthrough to choose the best location—usually near the air handler, in a basement, crawl space, or utility closet. 2) We install vibration-isolating pads and hangers to keep operation quiet. 3) Supply/return ducts are tied in, and a dedicated condensate drain is routed. 4) Electrical connections are made at the service panel or an available circuit. 5) The humidistat is mounted and calibrated. 6) We test airflow, verify drainage, and show you how to adjust settings. A standard retrofit takes 4–6 hours and rarely requires drywall repair.
How do I maintain my dehumidifier and how often should it be serviced?
Basic homeowner tasks include cleaning or replacing the air filter every 1–3 months and ensuring the drain line stays clear. Once a year, schedule a professional tune-up: we inspect the refrigerant charge, blower motor, coils, and electrical components; sanitize the condensate tray; and recalibrate the humidistat. With routine care, a quality dehumidifier lasts 10–15 years and keeps your indoor air comfortable and healthy season after season.