Whole Home Dehumidifiers
A worthwhile investment in damp climates
Whole home dehumidifiers are the crème de la crème of humidity regulation. They are quite automatic in their operation, including features such as humidity evaluation and automatic adjustment. They don’t entail a lot of daily or weekly maintenance, so they are worth the investment if you don’t have a lot of time. Generally, a good whole home dehumidifier can cost as much as $1000.
If you have severe humidity issues you must first fix any major problems affecting dampness in your home. This can include everything from poor drainage to installation of bathroom fans.
A whole home dehumidifier can protect your home from rotting, mold and mildew. You will also alleviate dust mite problems and protect floors, furniture, computers, artwork and overall contents of your home.
Dehumidifiers are imperative if you have (or someone in your home has) allergies, respiratory ailments, heart complaints or skin problems. More commonly, humidity levels can cause lethargy, fatigue and mood issues. Whole home dehumidifiers will make your home a more pleasant and comfortable place.
Things to look for in a whole home dehumidifier
When dealing with whole home systems, you will almost certainly have to deal with a licensed contractor. Still, the old adage that knowledge is power applies. The more you know the more informed will be your purchase decision. If you are considering a whole home dehumidifier, consider the following:
- Measure the size of your home and your existing humidity level.
- Consider whether systems you are looking at are compatible with your existing systems, including aspects like voltage, amperage, venting and furnace placement.
- Consider the water capacity removal. Read more
- Consider an Energy Star rated model, for your pocketbook and the environment.
- Warranty. Make sure it is at least one-year “bumper to bumper” and at least 5 years on the evaporator, compressor and condenser.
- Make sure it can work in 55 degrees Fahrenheit or less and has a built-in defrost system and anti-frost sensor so that coils don’t freeze up in low temperatures.
- Consider noise. Some models come in under 50 decibels.
- Filters: know ahead of time which kind you want, washable or replaceable.
- A gravity flow water drain is very handy for whole home dehumidifiers.
- Some whole home dehumidifiers have built-in automatic switching to go from the whole home to basement only. This is a great feature for seasonal changes.
Find a deal on whole home dehumidifiers?
Whole home dehumidifiers can be quite similar to light commercial dehumidifiers. These can perform at relatively the same level, and purchasers may look around for deals in either category in order to get the best price for your needs. You can use our search box to compare vendors in both categories.
