Central Dehumidifier Offers Optimum Home Comfort
For up to 40 percent of the year, humidity levels are high enough to be uncomfortable, even at moderate temperatures. These times include the spring and fall, when daytime temperatures aren't warm enough to turn on the air conditioning; morning and evening hours when temperatures drop; and rainy, overcast days.
Some people turn on the air conditioner to help bring down relative humidity in their homes, but that is not always the best solution - especially when the temperature outside is not warm enough to warrant turning it on.
The primary purpose of an air conditioner is to cool the living space, not control humidity. Although air conditioners remove some humidity, they are controlled by temperature. Thus, to lower humidity, many homeowners are forced to set the thermostat lower than they otherwise would -; making the home uncomfortably cool and wasting energy and money.
To address the problem of high humidity without sacrificing comfort, homeowners can choose to install a central dehumidifier, which controls moisture levels through the whole home for a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment.
A central dehumidifier, available from manufacturers such as Aprilaire, is integrated into the cooling system and removes up to 90 pints of moisture from the entire home each day. It constantly measures indoor relative humidity and automatically adjusts to manage moisture based on changing conditions. There is no need for the homeowner to change settings or empty the tank once it is installed.
Portable units treat only their immediate areas and frequently need to be manually emptied. Conversely, a central dehumidifier provides continual humidity control throughout the entire home, helps reduce harmful contaminants, such as dust mites, and protects fabric and wooden furniture from the effects of excess moisture.
For more information on how to control humidity in your home, visit www.aprilaire.com.
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