Indoor Air
Indoor Air | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Walland
When the East Tennessee humidity creeps into your Walland home, it can feel like youâre living inside a cloudâdamp floors, sticky air, and that musty smell you just canât shake. HEPâs indoor air experts make those problems disappear with precision dehumidifier installation that integrates seamlessly with your existing heating and cooling system. We size the unit to your square footage, route the drainage properly, and fine-tune airflow so every corner of your house feels crisp and comfortable year-round.
Beyond comfort, a professionally balanced humidity level helps protect hardwood floors, keeps allergens at bay, and allows your HVAC equipment to run more efficientlyâsaving you money on energy bills. Trust the licensed, background-checked HEP team to arrive on time, respect your space, and back their workmanship with rock-solid guarantees. Call today and reclaim the fresh, breathable air your Walland home deserves!
FAQs
Why would a homeowner in Walland need a whole-house dehumidifier if they already have central air conditioning?
Even a well-sized air-conditioning system is designed primarily to cool, not to remove high volumes of moisture. Wallandâs long, humid summers can leave indoor RH levels above 55 %, which encourages mold growth, dust-mite activity, and musty odors. A dedicated dehumidifier senses humidity and runs independently of the AC to pull excess moisture from every supply duct, keeping RH in the ideal 45â50 % range and improving comfort, indoor-air quality, and HVAC efficiency.
How do I know what capacity dehumidifier my home needs?
Our technicians perform a Manual J load calculation that factors square footage, insulation levels, the number of occupants, typical moisture sources (showers, cooking, crawl spaces), and your existing HVAC airflow. For most homes in Walland, whole-house units range from 70 to 120 pints per day. Oversizing can waste energy; undersizing will short-cycle and leave RH too high, so a professional load assessment is critical.
What is involved in the installation process and how long does it take?
A typical install takes one day. We mount the dehumidifier in the mechanical room, attic, or crawl space, connect it to the supply or return plenum with insulated flex duct, add a dedicated condensate drain line with an overflow safety switch, wire the unit to your HVAC thermostat or a standalone humidistat, and program operating parameters. We test static pressure and airflow to be sure the added ducting doesnât reduce AC performance.
Will adding a dehumidifier affect my existing HVAC systemâs warranty or performance?
When installed correctly it will not void equipment warranties; in fact, most HVAC manufacturers approve whole-house dehumidifiers as accessory products. Because the dehumidifier removes latent heat, your air conditioner runs shorter cycles, often extending its lifespan. We follow manufacturer-specified connection points, maintain proper duct sizing, and document the installation so your warranties stay intact.
How much energy will a whole-house dehumidifier use, and can it lower my utility bills?
Modern units draw 5â8 amps (roughly 500â900 W) while operating. However, by off-loading moisture removal from your air conditioner, cooling runtimes can drop 10â15 %. Many customers see overall summertime electricity savings of 5â10 % along with fewer comfort complaints. ENERGY STARârated models provide up to 30 % more moisture removal per kilowatt than standard units.
What kind of maintenance is required and do you offer service plans?
Maintenance is simple: replace or rinse the dehumidifierâs MERV-8 filter every 3â6 months, clear the condensate line annually, and verify humidistat calibration. Our ComfortGuard plan includes two visits per year where we service both your HVAC and dehumidifier, inspect coils, clean the blower, test safety switches, and update firmware. Members receive priority scheduling and a 15 % discount on any out-of-warranty repairs.