Ocean Isle Dehumidifier Installation and Repair 

Benefits of a Dehumidifier

There are many benefits to using a dehumidifier:

• Reduced humidity levels make your home less likely to attract allergens like dust mites, mold and mildew.
• Dehumidifiers aren’t disruptive to your day-to-day life. They operate quietly and efficiently without drawing too much attention.
• Dehumidifiers reduce odors that might be caused by mold and mildew.
• Dehumidifiers decrease the possibility of mold developing on clothes, curtains, bedsheets, etc.
• Less humidity means that your clothes will dry faster and dry foods will remain fresh longer. Computer equipment won’t show signs of rust or corrosion as quickly.
• Dehumidifiers also lower energy costs because they help air conditioning units run more efficiently.

How Dehumidifiers Work

Dehumidifiers regulate humidity levels by removing excess moisture from the air. The most popular style is the refrigerant-based dehumidifiers.

The units work similarly to air conditioning units. They draw warm, moist air into the unit using a fan. The moist area passes through the unit’s cooled coils, causing the moisture in the air to condense on the coils.

The coils are colder than the air in the unit, so as the air cools, it loses the ability to retain moisture. Most dehumidifiers have a removable bucket or drip pan where the condensation collects.

Some even have a built-in drainage pump that continuously drains the condensation.

Once the air is cooled, it passes over the unit’s warm motor, which reheats the air before pushing it back into the room. The resulting warm air attracts moisture, much like a magnet.

Most systems are designed to work only when they need to be. Once the room achieves the desired level of dryness, the unit automatically turns off, so you don’t waste energy.

Contact A+ Heating & Cooling – Electrical to learn more about dehumidifier installation and repair. Our certified experts would be thrilled to help you solve your home’s humidity issues.