Hardwood Floors

Hardwood Floors | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Sequatchie

Feeling sticky summer air or musty winter dampness in your Sequatchie home? HEP’s Hardwood Floors Heating & Air Conditioning team specializes in dehumidifier installation that protects your investment—especially delicate hardwood floors—while keeping every room crisp, comfortable, and allergy-friendly. Our certified technicians evaluate your crawl space, basement, or whole-house HVAC system, then pair you with an energy-smart unit that quietly pulls excess moisture before it has a chance to warp wood, invite mold, or drive up cooling costs.

From the first free humidity assessment to the final walkthrough, you’ll enjoy honest pricing, punctual service, and the peace of mind that comes from a local company trusted across the Cumberland Plateau. Ready to breathe easier and safeguard your hardwoods year-round? Give HEP a call today and feel Sequatchie’s humidity disappear tomorrow.

FAQs

Why are whole-home dehumidifiers recommended for Sequatchie houses with hardwood floors?

Sequatchie Valley’s warm, humid summers routinely push indoor relative humidity above 60 %. Moisture at that level causes hardwood planks to swell, cup, or develop gaps. A whole-home dehumidifier tied into your HVAC system keeps humidity in the ideal 35–50 % range year-round, protecting floorboards from warping while also preventing mold growth and musty odors.

How is a whole-home dehumidifier different from a portable room unit?

A whole-home unit is installed in the return-air plenum of your heating and air-conditioning system. It treats every room simultaneously, drains condensate automatically, and is controlled by a dedicated humidistat. Portable units only treat a single space, require manual emptying, add noise and heat back into the room, and typically remove just 30–70 pints per day—far less than the 100–200+ pints per day capacity of most ducted systems.

Will adding a dehumidifier raise my utility bills?

While the dehumidifier itself uses electricity, drier air feels cooler and allows you to raise the thermostat several degrees without losing comfort. In many Sequatchie homes this offsets, or even surpasses, the dehumidifier’s energy use. You also avoid costly repairs or premature replacement of hardwood floors, furniture, and HVAC equipment damaged by excess moisture.

What size or capacity dehumidifier do I need for my Sequatchie home?

Sizing is based on square footage, ceiling height, typical occupancy, infiltration rates, and moisture load from activities like cooking or showering. During your in-home assessment we measure these factors and select a unit—usually 70–135 pints per day for homes under 3,000 sq ft and up to 210 pints for larger or high-moisture residences. Correct sizing ensures efficient operation and balanced airflow.

How long does installation take and will it disturb my existing hardwood floors?

Most installations are completed in one day. The dehumidifier is mounted beside your air handler or furnace, so no work is done on the finished flooring itself. We tie into existing supply and return ducts, run a condensate drain to a safe discharge point, and add a humidistat to your wall. Your hardwood floors remain untouched and fully protected during the process.

What maintenance does a whole-home dehumidifier require?

Routine care is simple: replace or clean the air filter every 6–12 months, clear the condensate line annually, and have the refrigeration coil inspected during your spring or fall HVAC tune-up. These steps keep the unit running efficiently, preserve your hardwood floors, and maintain manufacturer warranties.