Whole-home Dehumidifier
Whole-home Dehumidifier | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Madisonville
Breathe easier in Madisonville with HEP’s whole-home dehumidifier solutions—engineered to keep every room comfortable, protect your home from excess moisture, and help your HVAC system run more efficiently. Our certified technicians evaluate your home’s unique conditions, recommend the ideal equipment, and integrate it seamlessly with your existing heating and cooling setup, all while respecting your schedule and budget.
From the first inspection to the final test run, our dehumidifier installation process is designed for convenience and peace of mind. You’ll enjoy balanced humidity levels that deter mold growth, safeguard wood floors and furnishings, and create a cooler-feeling environment even on Tennessee’s muggiest days—backed by HEP’s friendly service and airtight workmanship guarantee.
FAQs
Why is a whole-home dehumidifier important for Madisonville homes?
Madisonville sits near the Tennessee River, so our spring, summer, and early-fall humidity levels routinely climb above 60-70 %. High indoor humidity can cause musty odors, mold growth, warped wood floors, and a sticky, uncomfortable environment even when the air conditioner is running. A whole-home dehumidifier integrates with your HVAC ductwork and automatically maintains a healthy 45-55 % relative humidity in every room, protecting your home’s structure, furnishings, and indoor air quality while making you feel cooler at the same thermostat setting.
How is a whole-home dehumidifier installed with my existing heating and air-conditioning system?
During installation, our technician mounts the dehumidifier in a mechanical room, attic, crawl space, or basement—wherever your ductwork is most accessible. We cut a small return and supply tap into the existing HVAC plenum, add an independent condensate drain line, wire the unit to your HVAC control board or a dedicated humidistat, and program it to run either in tandem with or independently of the air conditioner. Because the unit uses your home’s duct network, it pulls moist air from all living areas, dries it, and sends the conditioned air back through the supply ducts without affecting the performance of your furnace or heat pump.
Will a whole-home dehumidifier raise or lower my energy bills?
Most homeowners see a slight decrease or a wash in overall energy costs. Although the dehumidifier itself draws 3–8 amps when running, it allows you to set the thermostat 2–3 °F higher in summer because drier air feels cooler. Lower compressor run-time on your AC typically offsets the dehumidifier’s electrical consumption. In winter, removing excess humidity also helps your heating system work more efficiently by preventing condensation on windows and improving indoor comfort at lower temperatures.
What maintenance does the dehumidifier require after installation?
Maintenance is minimal. You’ll need to: 1) Replace or wash the unit’s air filter every 3–6 months; 2) Flush or clean the condensate drain annually to prevent clogs; and 3) Have the coil, blower wheel, and humidity calibration checked during your regular HVAC tune-up. Our Madisonville service plan covers these tasks, and most homeowners spend less than 10 minutes a quarter on DIY upkeep.
How do I know what size (pint capacity) dehumidifier my house needs?
Sizing depends on square footage, number of occupants, ceiling height, and typical indoor moisture sources (showers, cooking, crawl-space dampness). For Madisonville’s climate, we usually recommend 70–90-pint units for homes up to 2,500 ft ² and 95–130-pint models for larger or older, leakier homes. During a free in-home evaluation, we measure indoor RH levels, inspect insulation and ventilation, and perform load calculations to ensure the selected model can keep humidity below 55 % even on our muggiest August days.
How long does installation take and what does it cost in the Madisonville area?
A typical retrofit takes 4–6 hours for a two-person crew, with no disruption to drywall or flooring. You’ll have full humidity control the same day. Installed prices in Madisonville generally range from $2,100 to $3,800, depending on unit capacity, crawl-space or attic accessibility, and whether a dedicated return duct or upgraded thermostat is needed. We offer financing, local utility rebates for energy-efficient models, and a 5-year parts warranty plus a 1-year labor warranty on every installation.