Improved indoor air quality comes with an array of benefits. Besides making your home healthier for you and your family, better air means lower risk for mold, dust, and other toxic elements. A dehumidifier is a useful tool that eliminates excess moisture and improves your indoor environment. Here are five signs you should call your HVAC expert to install one today.

Reasons to Install a Dehumidifier

1. Mold Stains

Mold spots on ceilings and walls or around bathroom fixtures are telltale signs of too much humidity. If the room is poorly ventilated, moisture won’t have anywhere to go, which causes mold to form. A dehumidifier helps dry out the area more quickly.

2. Window Condensation

Condensation or fog building up on windows indicates that the room has too much moisture or humidity is getting inside from improper seals. A dehumidifier not only regulates the moisture levels, but it will also slow mold growth.

3. Musty Smells

Any time you detect a musty odor, mold and mildew have taken root. Both love a moist environment and will thrive in high humidity areas such as basements, or in spots that are not protected from water. After handling the cause of water trouble, a dehumidifier will remove the smell.

4. Rotten Wood

Wood can be greatly affected by water. Too much moisture will degrade it and attract insects such as termites that will further ruin wooden structures. Excess moisture in wood leads to rot, and if your home’s structure is compromised, it will cause your house to be unstable.

5. Allergic Reaction

When too much moisture is allowed to permeate your home, airborne allergens like dust and mold increase. For those sensitive to these contaminants, more moisture means health troubles and discomfort. A dehumidifier is an important component of your HVAC system that will improve indoor air quality.

Based in Lincoln, NE, Absolute Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning offers comprehensive HVAC services to keep your heating and cooling in top shape all year round. Since 1996, these certified and insured professionals have provided installation, maintenance, and repairs to ensure your HVAC equipment is right for your needs. For more on their air conditioning and furnace services, call (402) 430-3959 or visit their website.