Tailored Solutions
Tailored Solutions | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Tellico Plains
Tucked between the Cherokee National Forest and the winding Tellico River, Tellico Plains is a beautiful place to call home—but that scenic humidity can creep indoors, inviting mold, warped floors, and relentless discomfort. HEP’s Tailored Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning specializes in precise, whole-home dehumidifier installation that fits your square footage, lifestyle, and budget. Our licensed technicians evaluate crawl spaces, basements, and living areas to balance moisture levels, all while protecting the rustic charm and timber craftsmanship so common to Monroe County homes.
From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, you’ll feel the HEP difference: punctual arrivals, transparent pricing, and meticulous clean-up. We partner with industry-leading brands to deliver whisper-quiet units that reduce energy bills, ease allergy symptoms, and safeguard your investment year-round. Breathe easier, sleep better, and reclaim that crisp mountain-air feeling—schedule your dehumidifier installation with the local experts who know Tellico Plains inside and out.
FAQs
Why is a whole-home dehumidifier important for homes in Tellico Plains?
Tellico Plains experiences long, warm, and very humid summers because of its proximity to the Cherokee National Forest and the Little Tennessee River. Excess indoor moisture can foster mold growth, aggravate allergies, warp wood floors, and make your air conditioner work harder. A professionally sized whole-home dehumidifier removes the excess moisture before it circulates through the house, keeping relative humidity in the ideal 45–55 % range, improving comfort, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency.
What are the common signs that I need a dehumidifier installed?
Persistent window condensation, musty odors, visible mold or mildew on walls and ceilings, frequent allergy or asthma flare-ups, cupping or warping of hardwood floors, and high indoor humidity readings (over 60 %) are all red flags. If your AC runs constantly without adequately lowering humidity, or if you notice damp spots in crawl spaces or basements, a dedicated dehumidifier can solve these issues more effectively than an air conditioner alone.
How do Tailored Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning size and install a dehumidifier?
Our technicians start with a whole-home humidity assessment, using hygrometers and thermal imaging to map moisture levels. We calculate your home’s cubic footage, ventilation rate, and typical moisture load from cooking, bathing, and occupancy. With this data, we select a unit with the proper pint-per-day capacity and verify that the static pressure of your duct system can accommodate it. Installation includes tying the dehumidifier into the return or supply ductwork, adding a dedicated condensate drain with trap, wiring it to an independent control or your existing smart thermostat, and testing airflow and humidity levels before we leave.
Will adding a dehumidifier increase my energy bills?
In many cases it does the opposite. By wringing moisture out of the air, a dehumidifier allows you to raise your thermostat 2–3 °F while feeling just as cool, reducing air-conditioning run time. Because your AC no longer has to shoulder the entire moisture load, it cycles less frequently, which can cut overall HVAC energy use by 10–15 %. The dehumidifier itself is energy-efficient, drawing roughly the same electricity as a light bulb when running. Most homeowners see net savings, especially during muggy East Tennessee summers.
What routine maintenance does a whole-home dehumidifier require?
Maintenance is simple and can be handled during your spring or fall HVAC tune-up. Filters should be cleaned or replaced every 6–12 months, the condensate drain checked for clogs and algae growth, and the coil inspected for dust buildup. We include these steps in our Comfort Club maintenance plan. With proper care, high-quality dehumidifiers typically last 8–12 years.
Can a dehumidifier be integrated with my existing HVAC controls?
Yes. Most modern whole-home dehumidifiers come with onboard humidistats and can also connect to smart thermostats (Ecobee, Honeywell, Nest) or home automation platforms. We can program humidity set points, schedule operation, and enable automatic mode so the unit only runs when needed. If you prefer separate control, we install a dedicated wall-mounted humidistat for easy adjustments. Either way, integration is seamless and won’t interfere with normal heating and cooling cycles.