It gets pretty humid here in San Antonio, Texas. When you couple that with our summer heat, things can get miserable. One way to survive the summer is to enlist My Father’s Mechanical for an air conditioning inspection and service and a dehumidifier installation. Let’s talk about the benefits of a dehumidifier below.
Fresh Air
Dehumidifiers also work in part as air purifiers. If your indoor air is extremely muggy, you have outside air seeping in. The dehumidifier can help purify the air that is leaking inside to make it cooler and fresher. It will clear away unwanted contaminants and particulates from your indoor air.
Controls Mold
Another benefit of its air purification process is it reduces mold growth in your home. The more hot and humid your home is the more mold and mildew will grow, and this can be very dangerous for those with allergies and other respiratory conditions. Dehumidifying your home keeps mold and mildew growth at bay and leaves your indoor air cleaner and healthier for you to inhale.
Reduced Energy Costs
The more humid it is inside your home the hotter it feels. This causes you to turn down your thermostat so the air conditioner runs more often. Naturally, the more your air conditioner runs the higher your energy bill will be each month. When the air is dehumidified, it is drier and, thereby, cooler. You won’t run your air conditioner is much if the air is dehumidified in your home.
Less Condensation
The dryer the areas inside your home the less condensation you’ll have. This means no more foggy windows, mildewy towels and washcloths, damaged wood, and wet walls. A dehumidifier also helps reduce the condensation that builds up on your carpeting and drapes. The lower levels of condensation also help prevent mold and mildew growth.
Less Irritation
Finally, humid air can be irritating. Not only does it make you hot and uncomfortable, but it also irritates your sinuses and skin. A dehumidifier can help reduce this irritation and make you feel better even though it’s hot and humid outside. For those with respiratory issues that are sensitive to humidity, the dehumidifier can help improve their health and make it easier for them to breathe freely. Generally, this system keeps you feeling cool and comfortable despite the mercury rising outside.
Call My Father’s Mechanical in San Antonio, TX, today to discuss dehumidifying your home. We’d be happy to come to your residence and give you an estimate on the cost of a permanent dehumidifier.