Relative Humidity
Relative Humidity | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Sweetwater
Tennessee humidity can sneak into every corner of your home, leaving rooms feeling clammy, encouraging mold, and forcing your air conditioner to work overtime. HEP's relative humidity heating and air conditioning brings Sweetwater homeowners a smarter solution—expert dehumidifier installation that quietly pulls excess moisture from the air, protects woodwork and electronics, and helps your cooling system run more efficiently. You’ll notice fresher air, lighter breathing, and lower energy bills almost immediately.
Our licensed technicians size each unit precisely to your square footage, set it up for seamless integration with your existing HVAC, and back the job with HEP’s trusted 100% satisfaction guarantee. From the first free estimate to routine maintenance reminders, we make it effortless to keep your house comfortably dry all year long. Ready to reclaim your indoor air? Call or click today and let Sweetwater’s hometown comfort team handle the rest.
FAQs
Why is controlling relative humidity important in Sweetwater’s climate?
Sweetwater experiences long, warm seasons with frequent rain and outdoor RH often above 60–70 %. Indoors, that level encourages mold growth, dust-mite populations, warped wood, musty odors, and a sticky feeling even at moderate temperatures. Maintaining RH in the 45–55 % range improves comfort, protects furnishings, reduces allergens, and lets you raise the thermostat a few degrees while still feeling cool—cutting energy costs.
How does a whole-home dehumidifier integrate with my existing HVAC system?
The unit is installed in the supply or return ductwork near your air handler. It draws humid air, condenses and drains the moisture, reheats the air to room temperature, and sends the dry air back through the ducts. A wall-mounted humidistat controls the dehumidifier independently of your A/C cycle, giving you year-round humidity management without replacing the furnace or heat pump.
What signs indicate that I need a dehumidifier installation?
Indoor RH readings above 55 %, foggy windows, musty odors, visible mold or mildew, cupping hardwood floors, constant clamminess, or frequent allergy flare-ups all point to excess moisture. If your air conditioner runs normally yet these issues persist, a dehumidifier is usually the most effective solution.
What size dehumidifier do I need, and how is sizing determined?
Capacity is measured in pints of water removed per day. We calculate your home’s air volume, consider Sweetwater weather data, occupancy, ventilation rates, and moisture sources such as crawl spaces. A typical 2,000 ft² Sweetwater home needs a 70–90 pint/day unit, while larger or tighter houses may require 120 pint/day or more. Our free assessment includes a detailed load calculation to match the proper model to your needs.
Will a dehumidifier increase my energy bills?
Whole-home units are Energy Star–rated and add roughly 4–8 kWh per day during peak humidity. However, because you can raise the thermostat 2–3 °F without losing comfort, the air conditioner runs less, often offsetting or even exceeding the dehumidifier’s energy use. Most homeowners see a net reduction in summer cooling costs.
What maintenance does a dehumidifier require, and do you offer service plans?
Basic upkeep involves changing or washing the air filter every 3–6 months, keeping the condensate drain clear, and vacuuming the coil area. Our annual Comfort Assurance visit includes filter replacement, coil cleaning, humidistat calibration, refrigerant checks, and drain inspection. We offer Gold and Platinum service plans that bundle these tune-ups with priority repair scheduling and parts discounts, ensuring reliable humidity control year-round.