While you rely on the air conditioner to keep the temperatures down, this puts a strain on the system and your wallet, as cooling costs start to rack up. That’s where a home dehumidifier can help. These systems work with your HVAC system to make your home more comfortable—without having to run the air conditioner as much. If you’ve been considering adding one to your home, here’s how a home dehumidifier can keep you and your family more comfortable all year-round.

Increased Air Quality

It’s recommended that the indoor humidity remain between 30 and 60%. When those percentages start to climb, you not only feel warmer, but it also poses a threat to your health. Warm air in enclosed spaces, such as your home, is the optimal breeding ground for bacteria, dust mites, and mold. Pollutants that come from outside can even cling to tiny droplets of moisture in the air and move freely around your home. This is particularly problematic for people who experience asthma or other respiratory conditions like allergies. Dehumidifiers eliminate moisture from the air and cycle it back into your home.

Cost-Effective

A home dehumidifier works with the air conditioning unit to quickly create a cool and comfortable environment. Humid air can get cycled around your home with a normal HVAC system. With the help of the dehumidifier, your air conditioner circulates dry air around your home and won’t have to work nearly as hard to make you comfortable, keeping both temperatures and electric bills down.

If you’re thinking about installing a home dehumidifier in your house, there has never been a better time than now. Blue Ox Heating & Air in Minneapolis, MN, offers a range of HVAC services, including installations and maintenance. Visit their website to learn more about their home dehumidifiers, or call (612) 326-3837 today to schedule an appointment.