A home that is sealed too tightly may trap moisture inside and will raise the humidity level. If you have an unvented gas fireplace, it can also bring unwanted moisture inside your home and begin causing one of the problems mentioned above.

Single-room dehumidifiers require constant attention with emptying water and changing filters. You may need more than one to lower the humidity level throughout your home. Running the air conditioner does bring the humidity level down, but that can get expensive over time. Also, it’s not effective to run the air conditioner when the outside air is cool and damp.

Your best bet for controlling your indoor humidity level is to install a whole-house dehumidifier. This machinery hooks into your existing HVAC system and delivers properly humidified air to every room, all year long. At Wilson Plumbing & Heating, our expert technicians are trained to install a whole-house dehumidifier in your home.

Our Akron HVAC technicians can install a maintenance-free system that empties water directly into a drain, so you won’t need to empty any buckets or canisters yourself. It is also self-regulated and will turn itself off when the air reaches a proper humidity level.

Using a whole-house dehumidifier may help you feel cooler. In the summer, that means you can save money on your energy bill because you can set the thermostat a few degrees higher. Your air conditioner won’t have to run as often when it is working simply to cool the air, and not dehumidify it at the same time.