Whole-home Dehumidifier
Whole-home Dehumidifier | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Sunbright
When Sunbrightâs thick, muggy air starts clinging to every surface in your home, HEP steps in with a smarter way to breathe easier. Our whole-home dehumidifier integrates directly with your heating and air conditioning system, quietly pulling excess moisture from every room while lowering the strain on your HVAC equipment. The result is a cooler-feeling, odor-free living spaceâwithout the sticky walls, allergy triggers, or soaring utility bills that come with uncontrolled humidity.
Choose our dehumidifier installation service and youâll get seasoned Sunbright technicians who size, fit, and calibrate your new unit for peak efficiency on day one. We respect your schedule, protect your floors, and back every job with straightforward pricing and a workmanship guarantee. Rediscover crisp indoor comfort and safeguard your homeâs structureâreach out to HEP today and let us dry out the details for you.
FAQs
Why would a home in Sunbright need a whole-home dehumidifier if I already have air conditioning?
Air conditioners remove some moisture, but their primary job is temperature control. Sunbrightâs humid subtropical climate often pushes indoor relative humidity above the ideal 40-50 % range even when the A/C is running. A dedicated whole-home dehumidifier senses humidity levels independently and extracts excess moisture without over-cooling your living spaces, preventing mold growth, musty odors, dust-mite proliferation, and moisture damage to woodwork and furnishings.
How does a whole-home dehumidifier integrate with my existing HVAC system?
Our installers connect the dehumidifier to your homeâs supply or return ductwork, allowing it to treat all conditioned air that passes through your HVAC system. A dedicated humidistat communicates with the unit, so it activates only when humidity rises above your chosen set-point. Most models share the HVAC blower to distribute the dried air, but they have their own refrigeration coil and drain line, so the A/C and dehumidifier can operate together or independently as needed.
What size dehumidifier does my house need, and how is it calculated?
Sizing is based on square footage, average ceiling height, local design humidity, and typical infiltration rates. In Sunbright we usually start at 70â90 pints per day for homes under 2,000 sq ft and 90â130 pints per day for larger houses, but we confirm the load with ACCA Manual S and Manual J calculations. Oversizing wastes energy and short-cycles; undersizing leaves moisture behind. During your free in-home assessment we measure current indoor RH, inspect crawl spaces, and review building tightness to specify the right capacity.
Will running a whole-home dehumidifier increase my energy bills?
The dehumidifier itself uses electricity (roughly 4-8 cents per hour depending on capacity and local rates), but it frequently lowers overall energy costs. Dryer air feels cooler, so many homeowners raise the thermostat 2-3 °F and run the A/C less. Additionally, balanced humidity reduces strain on the HVAC system, potentially extending equipment life and reducing maintenance expenses. We can provide estimated annual operating costs versus savings during our proposal.
What is involved in the installation process and how long does it take?
Most installations are completed in one day. The sequence is: (1) perform load verification, (2) select and clear a space near the air handler or in the crawl space, (3) add a dedicated condensate drain with air-gap, (4) connect insulated flex or rigid duct from the dehumidifier to the HVAC plenum, (5) wire the humidistat and optional Wi-Fi monitoring, (6) test refrigerant pressures, condensate flow, and airflow, and (7) walk you through controls and maintenance points. We pull any necessary Sunbright permits and schedule final inspection if required.
How do I maintain the unit after installation?
Every 6 months: (a) replace or wash the dehumidifierâs MERV-8 or MERV-11 inlet filter, (b) inspect and flush the condensate line with a vinegar solution to prevent algae, and (c) vacuum exterior grilles. Annually: check duct connections for air leaks, verify humidistat calibration, and clean the internal coil if dust bypassed the filter. Our Comfort Club maintenance plan includes these services plus a humidity performance check and firmware updates for smart models.