Mold And Mildew

Mold And Mildew | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Evensville

Breathe easier in your Evensville home with HEP’s trusted experts on your side. Our team specializes in banishing musty odors, discouraging mold growth, and protecting your HVAC investment by tailoring the perfect dehumidifier installation to your square footage and lifestyle. From the first inspection to the final walkthrough, we fine-tune humidity levels that keep wood floors from warping, fabrics from mildewing, and indoor air quality noticeably fresher year-round.

Homeowners across Rhea County choose HEP because we combine industry-leading equipment with hometown service. Transparent quotes, punctual technicians, and a satisfaction guarantee mean you’ll feel the difference immediately—both in comfort and peace of mind. Stop letting sticky air invite mold and allergens inside; schedule your appointment today and discover how effortlessly HEP delivers dry, healthy air.

FAQs

Why is a whole-home dehumidifier important in Evensville’s climate?

Evensville experiences long, humid summers and receives more than 50 inches of annual rainfall, creating ideal conditions for mold and mildew. A whole-home dehumidifier integrated with your HVAC system keeps relative humidity between 40 % and 50 %, which dramatically slows mold growth, protects wood trim and flooring, and improves indoor air quality for allergy and asthma sufferers.

How does installing a dehumidifier with my heating and air conditioning system help prevent mold and mildew?

When connected to your supply and return ducts, the dehumidifier continuously pulls air from the living space, removes excess moisture, and sends the dried air back through your HVAC system. Lower humidity means spores have less moisture to feed on, so they can’t colonize walls, ducts, or coils. Because the unit runs independently of your air conditioner, it also controls moisture on mild spring and fall days when the A/C may not be running but humidity is still high.

What size or capacity dehumidifier does my home need?

Capacity is measured in pints of water removed per day. Most Evensville homes require 70–120-pint units, but we perform a load calculation that factors square footage, number of occupants, infiltration rate, and existing HVAC capacity. Oversizing wastes energy, while undersizing allows mold to return, so a room-by-room assessment is crucial.

What is involved in the installation process and how long does it take?

After the moisture assessment, our technicians locate the best spot—typically near the air handler or in a crawlspace—install a dedicated 120 V electrical circuit if needed, tie the unit into the supply/return ductwork with insulated flex duct, and connect a condensate drain to a floor drain or condensate pump. A typical retrofit for an average 2,000 sq ft home takes 4–6 hours and requires no drywall removal.

How much does a professionally installed whole-home dehumidifier cost, and will it save on energy bills?

In Evensville, turnkey installation averages $2,000–$3,200, including equipment, labor, electrical, and tax. By reducing latent (moisture) load, homeowners often raise the thermostat 2–3 °F without sacrificing comfort, cutting cooling costs 8 %–15 %. You’ll also avoid expensive mold remediation and premature HVAC coil corrosion, saving hundreds more over the life of the system.

What maintenance and warranty coverage should I expect?

Maintenance is easy: replace or rinse the air filter every 3–6 months, clear the condensate line annually, and have our technician check refrigerant pressures and controls during your spring HVAC tune-up. Most manufacturers offer a 5-year parts warranty; we add a 1-year labor warranty and optional extended coverage up to 10 years. Regular maintenance protects the warranty and keeps humidity control—and mold protection—consistent.