The hot and humid Virginia weather makes indoor comfort challenging for HVAC systems. Dehumidifiers support air conditioning systems by pulling excess moisture from indoor air.
Galactic Air Inc. provides local clients with these systems. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, they also serve the surrounding communities, including Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Suffolk. Read more to learn more about the benefits of dehumidifiers and discover how useful these systems are.
Improved Indoor Air Quality
Dangerous mold and mildew require moisture and warmth to grow and spread. Dehumidifiers protect indoor air quality by removing the excess moisture mold needs to grow and spread spores. Ideal indoor relative humidity between 30% and 50% can effectively inhibit mold growth by starving spores of the water they need.
Proper humidity control also significantly reduces indoor allergens like dust mites. The tiny pests thrive and grow in damp conditions. Humidifiers are essential tools for protecting the young, the elderly, those with allergy sensitivities, and anyone with respiratory conditions.
Enhanced Comfort
During hot and humid weather, indoor air with excess humidity feels uncomfortable and even as oppressive as outdoor summer air saturated with water. Dehumidifiers make indoor living more pleasant by moderating the sticky, thick feeling of warm air with high moisture content.
Moisture removal also improves our perception of ambient temperature. The reports on weather forecasts about the heat index or “feels like” temperature outside in hot weather have the same application in indoor spaces. Lower humidity allows you to set your HVAC at a higher temperature and still feel significantly cooler.
Of course, that means you’ll save on monthly utility bills, and your air conditioning system will last longer and perform better with less wear and tear.
Protection for Your Home and Belongings
Excess humidity damages and prematurely ages your home’s construction materials. Moisture promotes wood rot and warping, peeling or discolored paint, and metal rusting and corrosion. Dehumidifiers help protect your home’s structural material and also deter pest infestation.
Humidity and condensation damage personal property like furniture, electronics, and books. Dehumidifiers especially protect storage spaces like attics, garages, and basements where excess moisture often accumulates because of lower airflow.
Energy Efficiency
Your home will have lower energy demands overall with a dehumidifier system in place. Lower humidity reduces the stress on your HVAC, as mentioned above. That means your system will have the capacity to better circulate and condition air when it carries the lower burden imposed by drier air.
Dehumidified air is also much easier to keep at a constant temperature during the hottest parts of midday and late afternoons. As your air conditioning system can maintain your desired temperature with less cycling on and off, it will use less energy and last longer.
Count on Galactic Air Inc. for Complete Indoor Comfort in the Virginia Beach Region
The experts at Galactic Air Inc. will help you choose the right dehumidifiers for your property’s needs. Keep high humidity from damaging your comfort and indoor air quality by working with our expert advice and installation service.
Contact us online or call (757) 280-2609 to discuss your needs and to schedule service.
