Whole-home Dehumidifier

Whole-home Dehumidifier | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Ten Mile

Imagine stepping into your Ten Mile home and feeling air that’s crisp, balanced, and free from that sticky heaviness that clings to summer evenings. HEP’s whole-home solution quietly pulls excess moisture from every corner of your house, protecting wood floors, furniture, and even your family’s health by discouraging mold and dust-mite growth. Our licensed technicians integrate the system seamlessly with your existing HVAC, so you enjoy uniform comfort year-round without the eyesore or noise of portable units—just whisper-quiet performance backed by our 24/7 local support.

When you schedule your dehumidifier installation with HEP, you’re choosing a team that treats your home like their own. We arrive on time, explain every step in plain language, and leave your space spotless, all while delivering industry-leading warranties and transparent pricing. Breathe easier, sleep better, and preserve the value of your Ten Mile property with a single upgrade that works in every season—because comfort isn’t a luxury, it’s a promise.

FAQs

Why is a whole-home dehumidifier important for houses in Ten Mile?

Ten Mile’s hot, muggy summers keep outdoor relative humidity above 70 %. That moisture seeps indoors, creating musty odors, mold, dust-mite growth, and warped woodwork. A whole-home dehumidifier removes 8–16 gal of water per day through your ductwork, holding indoor humidity near 45–50 %. The result is greater comfort, healthier air, and less strain on your air-conditioning system.

How will the dehumidifier be integrated with my current heating and air-conditioning equipment?

The unit is mounted on the return or supply plenum of your existing forced-air furnace or heat pump. A short section of ductwork routes humid air through the dehumidifier, where it is dried and sent back into the supply stream. The installer wires the cabinet to your HVAC blower and a wall or smart-thermostat humidistat, so the dehumidifier runs automatically without interfering with normal heating or cooling cycles.

What size dehumidifier does my Ten Mile home need?

Capacity is based on square footage, ceiling height, air leakage, and the number of occupants. Most homes in the 1,800–3,000 sq ft range need a 70-95 pint-per-day model, while larger lakefront properties may require 120 pints or more. Our technicians perform a free Manual J load and humidity calculation to select the right size, ensuring efficient operation and maximum moisture removal.

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

A standard retrofit takes 4–6 hours. We place drop cloths, cut into the ductwork in your crawl space, basement, or mechanical room, install a PVC condensate drain, and connect power via a dedicated 120-V GFCI outlet. Your heating or cooling will be off for roughly 30 minutes during the final tie-in, so daily routines experience minimal interruption.

What ongoing maintenance is required?

Whole-home dehumidifiers are low-maintenance. Replace or clean the built-in MERV filter every six months and have the coil, blower, and drain line inspected annually—usually during your HVAC tune-up. Our Comfort Club plan covers these tasks, keeping annual upkeep to about $30–$50 and preserving your manufacturer warranty.

Will running a dehumidifier raise my energy bills?

A properly sized unit uses about 4–8 kWh per day—roughly the cost of running a ceiling fan. Because drier air feels cooler, most homeowners raise the thermostat 2–3 °F, trimming air-conditioning usage by 5–7 %. The energy savings, plus available TVA EnergyRight rebates, often offset the dehumidifier’s electricity costs while extending HVAC equipment life.