When homeowners on the west coast comment on their heat, Florida residents may get a little envious, and often use the phrase, \u201cbut it\u2019s a dry heat!\u201d This is absolutely true. We know all too well how humidity can make a warm day seem that much hotter and uncomfortable. When it comes to your indoor comfort, you want to do anything you can to get relief.<\/p>\n
Whole-home dehumidification is your solution. Your home\u2019s relative humidity level needs to be somewhere between 30%-50% for you to feel comfortable within your home, and to avoid adverse effects to your health and your property. Too much moisture negatively impacts your air conditioner\u2019s efficiency and decreases your indoor air quality. Keep reading to discover how a dehumidifier can help.<\/p>\n
Do you or your family members suffer from allergies or asthma? Too much humidity encourages the development of mold, mildew, and other unsafe microorganisms that can significantly aggravate their symptoms, and make even the healthiest person sick. A dehumidifier helps keep your air at a decent humidity level, in order to protect your family\u2019s health.<\/p>\n
Nobody wants to deal with mold removal, or replacing flooring due to excess moisture. Too much humidity can warp your wood flooring, cause wallpaper to peel, and create unsightly and unhealthy mold spores in areas such as your kitchen, bathrooms, and other cool and enclosed spaces. Proper dehumidification prevents all this.<\/p>\n
When you use a dehumidifier, you\u2019re able to set your thermostat higher than you normally would during the summer without dehumidification, yet still maintain indoor comfort. Therefore, you won\u2019t have to use as much energy, which means your monthly electric bill won\u2019t be as high. Plus, your AC won\u2019t have to work as hard to cool your home, potentially extending its lifespan.<\/p>\n