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HVAC Expertise | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Sewanee

When Sewanee’s misty mornings turn into muggy afternoons, HEP’s certified HVAC specialists are ready with tailored solutions that keep every inch of your home comfortable. Our team pairs decades of heating and air conditioning know-how with pinpoint moisture control, recommending smart upgrades like whole-home dehumidifier installation to safeguard your furnishings, prevent mold, and help your AC work less while doing more. From the historic cottages on the Domain to the modern builds tucked along Clifftops, we evaluate your ductwork, drainage, and airflow, then fit the right unit for your square footage and lifestyle.

Because we live and work on the Plateau too, you’ll get rapid response times, transparent pricing, and workmanship that’s backed by HEP’s rock-solid satisfaction guarantee. Enjoy crisp, breathable air year-round, lower energy bills, and the peace of mind that comes from partnering with Sewanee’s most trusted indoor-air experts—call or click today to schedule your dehumidifier installation with HEP.

FAQs

Why is a whole-home dehumidifier important for homes in Sewanee’s climate?

Sewanee rests on the Cumberland Plateau, where summer humidity regularly climbs above 70 %. Excess indoor moisture creates sticky air, musty odors, and can foster mold growth in crawl spaces and basements. A properly sized whole-home dehumidifier removes this excess moisture, keeping indoor relative humidity in the 40–50 % range that is healthiest for people, woodwork, and electronics, while helping your air-conditioning system cool more efficiently.

How does a dehumidifier integrate with my existing heating and air-conditioning system?

We install the dehumidifier in your home’s return-air plenum or a dedicated bypass duct so that it works in tandem with your HVAC blower. As air circulates through the system, the dehumidifier draws moisture out before sending the conditioned air back through the supply ducts. The unit has its own humidistat, so it only runs when humidity rises above your selected set-point, and condensate is drained safely to a condensate pump or floor drain.

What size dehumidifier does my Sewanee home need?

Capacity is measured in pints of moisture removed per day and depends on square footage, ceiling height, typical indoor moisture load, and whether you have a ventilated crawl space or basement. During a free in-home assessment, our technician will perform load calculations, inspect insulation and air leakage, and recommend a model—often 70-to-95-pint capacity for a 2,000–2,500 sq ft home in Sewanee—to ensure balanced humidity without over-cycling.

Will installing a dehumidifier raise my energy bills?

In many cases, homeowners see overall energy savings. By wringing out excess moisture, your air-conditioner doesn’t have to run as long to reach the thermostat setting, and you can often set the temperature 2–3 °F higher while feeling just as comfortable. A high-efficiency whole-home unit typically uses 4–7 ¢ of electricity per hour of operation—far less than what your AC would consume during the equivalent run time needed to remove the same amount of water.

How long does installation take, and will it disrupt my household?

Most whole-home dehumidifier installations are completed in a single day. We arrive with pre-fabricated duct fittings, install the unit in your mechanical room, crawl space, or attic, tie it into the existing return or a dedicated duct, run the condensate line, and wire the control to your HVAC system or a standalone humidistat. Aside from brief periods when we shut off power to the air handler, your heating and cooling remain largely unaffected, and we leave all work areas clean.

What maintenance is required after installation, and do you offer service plans?

Maintenance is straightforward: replace or clean the dehumidifier’s air filter every three to six months, check the condensate drain for clogs, and have the refrigeration coil inspected annually. Our ComfortGuard plan covers these tasks plus priority service, discounts on parts, and an annual HVAC tune-up. Enrolling helps maintain your manufacturer warranty and keeps the system running at peak efficiency year-round.