If you’re consulting with an HVAC contractor about a new system or needed repairs, talk to them about whether you could benefit from a home humidifier or dehumidifier. Although they serve different purposes, they both help HVAC systems run more efficiently and improve the longevity of your unit. To determine if either product is right for your home, consider the differences and functions of each.

What’s a Humidifier?

During the months when it gets cold and the air is dry, you may experience some discomfort in your home. From dry skin to warped wood, a humidifier could provide the moisture your home needs.

Humidifiers are designed to provide a balance to the air in your home and come in two different varieties, warm and cool mist. Warm-mist humidifiers boil water and release steam into the air; cool-mist styles attack dryness by emitting a cool vapor. Both devices may form mildew and mold if not correctly cleaned. Talk with a qualified HVAC contractor about the benefits of a humidifier and any maintenance issues that concern you.

What Does a Dehumidifier Do?

For areas where the weather is more commonly hot and humid, a dehumidifier may be the answer to making your home more comfortable. When the air becomes too warm, the moisture content can be so high that it provides the perfect environment for mold and mildew to grow in your home, whether it’s in the attic or under the structure.

Dehumidifiers come in several styles, two common ones being mechanical and ionic membrane. Mechanical dehumidifiers pull moist air into a fan over a refrigerated coil. This coil then removes the water from the air and sends it back into the home. The ionic membrane variety removes moisture through electrolysis and requires very little maintenance.

 

Talk with the professionals at Illy HVAC in St. Peters, MO, to discuss your home’s heating and cooling needs. This HVAC contractor has more than 30 years of experience and provides the services you need to keep your home comfortable, whether you need repairs or new installation. To learn more about this business, view their website, or call (314) 808-2162 to speak with staff.