Whole-home Dehumidifier
Whole-home Dehumidifier | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Mulberry
Living in Mulberry means warm days, lush greenery—and a constant battle against sticky indoor air. A whole-home dehumidifier from HEP works hand-in-hand with your existing heating and cooling system, quietly pulling excess moisture from every room. The result is a fresher, healthier environment that helps protect wood floors, furniture, and even your family’s respiratory health while lowering the load on your air conditioner.
Our certified technicians make dehumidifier installation seamless, from sizing the right unit for your square footage to integrating it into your ductwork for effortless, set-and-forget comfort. We arrive on time, respect your home, and back every job with transparent pricing and a satisfaction guarantee, so you can breathe easier the moment we leave.
Ready to say goodbye to damp smells and muggy nights? Call HEP today and discover how simple it is to reclaim crisp, balanced air throughout your Mulberry home—season after season.
FAQs
Why is a whole-home dehumidifier important for homes in Mulberry?
Mulberry sees long stretches of warm, humid weather that can leave indoor relative humidity above the recommended 50 %. Excess moisture encourages mold growth, dust-mite populations, wood warping and a persistent “clammy” feeling even when the air-conditioner is running. A whole-home dehumidifier pulls moisture out of every room through your ductwork, creating a healthier environment, protecting furnishings and finishes, and letting you feel comfortable at slightly higher thermostat settings.
How does a whole-home dehumidifier integrate with my existing heating and air-conditioning system?
The unit is mounted next to the air handler or furnace and tied into the supply and/or return plenums. A dedicated humidistat or the thermostat’s built-in humidity sensor signals the dehumidifier to turn on whenever indoor moisture rises above the set point. Collected water is sent to the existing condensate drain or a new condensate pump. Because the blower and ductwork are already in place, the installation is quick, clean and fully compatible with both conventional and heat-pump HVAC systems.
What capacity dehumidifier do I need, and how is it determined?
Sizing depends on your home’s square footage, number of occupants, insulation level, crawl-space or basement conditions and local weather data. Our technicians perform a Manual J moisture load calculation and typically recommend 70- to 120-pint-per-day units for most Mulberry residences. Undersizing leaves moisture problems unsolved, while oversizing wastes energy, so the load calculation is essential before any equipment is selected.
How long does installation take and will it disrupt my household?
Most projects are completed in a single day. We begin by protecting floors and furnishings, then mount the dehumidifier, run short sections of insulated flex-duct, wire the control circuit and route the condensate drain. Because everything is done near the air handler—in the attic, closet, garage or crawl space—there is very little intrusion into living areas. When we finish we test the system, balance airflow and clean up, so you can resume normal activities immediately.
What maintenance will the dehumidifier require after it’s installed?
Routine upkeep is simple. Replace or wash the air filter every three to six months, clear any debris from the exterior cabinet, and make sure the condensate line remains unobstructed. Once a year we recommend a professional tune-up that includes coil cleaning, drain-line flushing, humidistat calibration and performance verification. With this minimal care, high-quality units often deliver 10-15 years of reliable service.
Will adding a whole-home dehumidifier lower my energy bills?
Yes. Drier air feels cooler, allowing most homeowners to raise the thermostat 2–3 °F without sacrificing comfort. That translates to roughly 5–10 % savings on cooling costs. Dehumidifiers also lessen the latent load on your air-conditioner, reducing compressor runtime and wear. While the dehumidifier itself uses electricity, the combined effect is usually a net reduction in annual energy expense and a longer lifespan for your HVAC equipment.