Square Footage

Square Footage | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Oakdale

From sizzling summer afternoons to frigid winter nights, Oakdale homes rely on perfectly balanced indoor climates. HEP’s Square Footage Heating & Air Conditioning team makes comfort simple by matching each system to the exact dimensions of your living space, ensuring every room reaches its ideal temperature without wasted energy or uneven airflow. Pair that precision with our expert dehumidifier installation, and you’ll banish clammy rooms, musty odors, and mold concerns while protecting the structural integrity of your home.

Local, licensed, and friendly, our technicians arrive on-time, listen to your concerns, and recommend right-sized solutions that fit your budget. Whether you’re building a new addition, upgrading an aging unit, or finally tackling that persistent humidity problem, we handle everything—from load calculations and equipment selection to clean, hassle-free installs and ongoing maintenance. Breathe easier and feel the HEP difference throughout every square foot of your Oakdale residence.

FAQs

How do I know what heating and cooling capacity my Oakdale home needs based on square footage?

Square footage is the starting point, but we also factor in insulation levels, ceiling height, window orientation, and Oakdale’s climate data. During our free in-home consultation we run an ACCA Manual J load calculation to determine the exact BTU and SEER rating your home requires. As a rough guide, most Oakdale homes need about 20 BTU of heating and 15–25 BTU of cooling per square foot, but the load calc gives the most accurate, energy-saving result.

Why add a whole-home dehumidifier to my HVAC system in Oakdale?

Oakdale’s warm summers can push indoor humidity above 55 %. Excess moisture makes rooms feel stuffy, forces the air conditioner to work harder, and encourages mold growth. A dedicated dehumidifier removes 6–12 gallons of water per day, keeping relative humidity in the ideal 40–50 % range, which improves comfort, protects wood floors and furnishings, and can cut cooling costs by up to 15 %.

What size dehumidifier is right for my home’s square footage?

For homes up to 1,800 sq ft, a 70-pint (8,000 BTU) unit usually suffices. From 1,800 to 3,000 sq ft we recommend a 90- to 95-pint unit, and larger homes often need a 120-pint model. We measure basement or crawl-space moisture, ventilation rates, and living-area load to fine-tune the recommendation. Because our systems tie into the HVAC ductwork, one properly sized unit can handle the entire house.

Can my new HVAC system be integrated with the dehumidifier I already own?

Often, yes. If your existing dehumidifier is ductable and sized within 20 % of the required capacity, we can connect it to the new supply-return plenum and wire it to the thermostat or dedicated humidistat. We inspect the coil and blower to ensure adequate static pressure and may add a bypass damper or condensate pump. If your unit is undersized or portable-only, we’ll explain upgrade options.

How long does heating, AC, and dehumidifier installation take and will it disrupt my routine?

Most retrofit projects in Oakdale take one full day for equipment change-out and another half-day for duct modifications and start-up testing—roughly 8–12 hours total. We protect floors with drop cloths, keep doors closed to minimize heat loss, and remove old equipment the same day. Your water heater, plumbing, and electrical service remain online throughout, so disruption is minimal.

Are there local rebates or incentives for high-efficiency HVAC and dehumidifiers in Oakdale?

Yes. Oakdale residents served by Xcel Energy or SMUD may qualify for rebates of $300–$800 on ENERGY STAR air conditioners (SEER2 ≥ 15.2) and $200–$400 on variable-speed furnaces. High-efficiency, whole-home dehumidifiers that meet ENERGY STAR v5.0 can earn an additional $75–$150. We handle all paperwork, AHRI certification, and post-installation verification so you receive every available incentive.