Excess Moisture

Excess Moisture | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Jellico

Living in Jellico means summer humidity can creep indoors, turning comfortable rooms into sticky, musty spaces. HEP’s excess moisture specialists make that problem disappear with precision dehumidifier installation that pairs perfectly with your existing heating and air conditioning system. By drawing the dampness out of the air before it circulates through your vents, our high-capacity units stop mold growth, protect wood floors and furniture, and let your AC run more efficiently—often lowering utility bills in the process.

From the first phone call to the final walkthrough, you’ll work with certified technicians who size each unit to your home, route condensate safely away, and calibrate controls so you can “set it and forget it.” Add in HEP’s 24/7 local support and straightforward pricing, and you get worry-free comfort plus a healthier living environment, all backed by a company Jellico homeowners have trusted for decades. Refresh your air, protect your investment, and reclaim every square foot of your home with professional dehumidifier installation today.

FAQs

Why is excess indoor moisture a common problem in Jellico, and how can a whole-home dehumidifier help?

Jellico’s warm, humid summers and moderate rainfall lead to consistently high outdoor humidity that easily infiltrates homes. When indoor relative humidity exceeds 50–55 %, you can experience musty odors, mold growth, wood warping, and higher cooling bills. A professionally installed, ducted whole-home dehumidifier ties into your existing HVAC system to remove up to 10–16 gallons of water from the air per day, keeping humidity in the ideal 45–50 % range, protecting furnishings, and allowing your air conditioner to run less often.

Will a dehumidifier installation increase my energy bills?

A correctly sized dehumidifier usually has a neutral or positive impact on energy costs. By lowering humidity, the air feels cooler, so you can set the thermostat 2–3 °F higher without sacrificing comfort. This reduces air-conditioner runtime, offsetting most of the dehumidifier’s electrical consumption. In many Jellico homes we service, customers report overall savings of 5–10 % on summer utility bills after installation.

How do you determine the right dehumidifier size for my home?

During a free in-home assessment, our technicians measure square footage, ceiling height, typical indoor humidity levels, and sources of moisture such as crawlspaces or basements. We also evaluate your HVAC ductwork to ensure proper airflow. Using these data points and AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers) guidelines, we recommend a unit rated in pints per day that matches your home’s moisture load—usually 70 – 130 pints for average Jellico residences.

What is involved in the installation process?

Most whole-home dehumidifiers are installed in the HVAC air-return plenum or dedicated bypass ducting. We: 1. Mount the unit in a mechanical space (attic, crawlspace, or basement). 2. Tie it into the supply or return duct to treat all conditioned air. 3. Add a dedicated condensate drain line with an overflow safety switch. 4. Wire the unit to either its own humidistat or your existing smart thermostat. The job typically takes 4–6 hours and does not require drywall removal or lengthy downtime.

How much maintenance does a dehumidifier require after installation?

Maintenance is minimal. The internal MERV-rated air filter should be replaced every 6–12 months, and the condensate drain line needs an annual flush to prevent clogs. During your spring or fall HVAC tune-up, our technicians also inspect coils, fan motors, and humidity sensors to ensure peak performance. Most leading brands we install in Jellico come with 5-year parts warranties and an expected service life of 10–15 years.

Can a whole-home dehumidifier help with allergy and mold issues?

Yes. Dust mites and mold spores thrive when relative humidity exceeds 60 %. By maintaining indoor humidity at 45–50 %, a whole-home dehumidifier dramatically reduces the viability of these allergens. Customers with chronic allergies, asthma, or past mold remediation in Jellico homes often see noticeable improvements in air quality and respiratory comfort within days of installation.