Summer may be known for being the hottest time of the year, but it’s also notorious for making indoor spaces feel stuffy and sticky due to humidity. Bringing out the dehumidifier is a great way to improve indoor air quality, but you can do other things as well to maximize this handy appliance. Here one of the leading air conditioning companies shares a few tips for using a dehumidifier in the summer.
Dehumidifiers are similar to HVAC units in many ways, including how their performance scales depending on the room. The larger the room, the more powerful your dehumidifier should be. If you only have a small dehumidifier, you’re better off using it in a smaller room, like a bedroom or home office.
If room size isn’t an issue, air conditioning and furnace companies recommend prioritizing certain areas in your home, starting with the most humid rooms. Bathrooms, basements and attics can get very humid, and using the dehumidifier in these areas can improve air quality in other parts of the house.
A dehumidifier won’t work well if its container is full. To make matters worse, the accumulated water could overflow and create a mess or even damage your dehumidifier. Many dehumidifiers have an auto-shutoff feature when the container is full, so you’ll have no choice but to empty it on a regular basis in order for it to continue operating. In addition, if you wait too long to empty it, the water will just evaporate back into the room.
A dehumidifier works best inside a well-sealed environment. That said, HVAC and electric panel companies recommend closing all windows and checking both the windows and doors for drafts. This way, air from outside won’t be able to seep into the room and cause your dehumidifier’s work to go to waste.
Let us help you get the most out of your dehumidifier. All Seasons Inc. is the leading HVAC contractor in Puyallup and Tacoma, WA. You can call us at (253) 465-8981 or fill out this contact form to request a quote.