Why does humidity make us feel unconformable?
Humidity can make you feel uncomfortable because it can make it hard for your body to cool itself through sweat. When you sweat, heat from your body evaporates into the air, which cools your skin. However, when the air is already humid/ full of moisture, it's harder for sweat to evaporate, so your body can't cool down. As a result, you might feel warm and sticky, and your body might sweat even more
People like to think that their home Air Conditioner is a whole house dehumidifier as well.
Where it is true, a homes central ac system does help control some humidity levels in your home, the ac system only cares about one thing, keeping the temperature the thermostat is set at the same as your home temperature. Dehumidification is only an added benefit, but if humidity does not drive your air conditioner to turn on, only temperature does that, then what happens on a high humid cooler summer day? Or overcast days? Why is my house so sticky?, is very common to hear. That's why its important to learn and understand why American Weathermakers recommends whole house dehumidifiers. And why we do not support stand alone units unless professionally sold and maintained.
Consider the facts:
Advantages of AprilAire Dehumidifiers Over Retail Models
- Product Performance - AprilAire Dehumidifiers have 8-10 times more CFM over the evaporative coil than smaller retail units.
- Sold in Contractor Channels - Because our dehumidifiers are designed for whole home/HVAC, basement, crawl space, pest control, and other applications, we don't sell to big box stores. Healthy Air Professionals across these trades have the opportunity to grow their businesses through expert installations involving ductwork, ventilation, and other techniques for superior humidity control.
- Safety and Quality - Since 2003, 6.1 million foreign-made models have been recalled due to risk of fire hazard. Read our Dehumidifier Safety Recall Check brochure to see if your customers' dehumidifiers have been recalled.
- Energy Savings - AprilAire Dehumidifiers cost about $216 less to run during the summer than a cheaper retail model. Our models also drop the relative humidity 3% below the set point to greatly reduce compressor cycling and energy use. They also have low amp per water removal ratings compared to retail units.
- Intelligent Control Options - AprilAire standard and Wi-Fi Thermostats offer excellent external control of our dehumidifiers. Our units also feature smart on-board digital diagnostics for easy troubleshooting.
Proper Control of Excess Humidity for Every Application
- Prevent Overcooling - Help reduce high humidity in homes where shorter air conditioner run times fail to remove enough moisture for optimal comfort.
- Easy Installation - Convertible top and side air discharge locations, small cabinet, and no drain trap needed. Digital control walks installer through initial setup.
- Attic Installs - Many consumers tighten up their attics to reduce energy loss but are then faced with a damaging buildup of moisture. AprilAire High-Capacity Dehumidifiers can remove attic moisture while maintaining energy savings.
- Basement Capacity - Excess moisture in basements creates odors, promotes mold growth, and causes foundation damage. Unlike small portable units, AprilAire has a full line of dehumidifiers with the capacity to meet the demanding moisture removal needs of basements.
- Durability and Warranty - Five-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, 15 plus-year system life expectancy and e-coated coils that resist corrosion.
Let American Weathermakers discuss with you how a whole house dehumidifier can help your home and family. Schedule a free estimate today.