Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Kingston
When summer humidity closes in on Kingston, HEP steps up with skill, courtesy, and cutting-edge equipment to keep your home fresh and your family comfortable. Our certified technicians evaluate your living spaces, pinpoint moisture issues, and recommend the perfect solution—then handle every detail of the dehumidifier installation, from precise sizing and seamless integration with your HVAC system to thorough clean-up and final walkthrough. The result is air that feels lighter, smells cleaner, and helps protect furnishings, hardwood floors, and even your health from mold and allergens.
Choosing HEP means choosing local expertise backed by decades of indoor air quality know-how. We arrive when we say we will, respect your home, and support you long after the job is done with 24/7 customer care and unbeatable warranties. Breathe easier, lower energy bills, and enjoy a noticeably more comfortable Kingston home—starting today.
FAQs
Why is a whole-home dehumidifier important for Kingston’s climate?
Kingston’s summer months are humid because of its proximity to Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. Excess indoor humidity (anything above 50–55 %) encourages mold, dust-mites and bacteria, which can aggravate allergies, warp woodwork and make the air feel warmer than it really is. A properly sized, professionally installed dehumidifier keeps relative humidity in the ideal 40–50 % range, improving comfort, protecting your home and lowering the likelihood of indoor-air-quality (IAQ) problems year-round.
How does a whole-home dehumidifier integrate with my existing heating and air-conditioning system?
We install the dehumidifier in your home’s return-air plenum or as a by-pass unit connected to the supply and return ducts. As air flows through your HVAC system, the dehumidifier removes moisture before conditioned air is distributed to the living spaces. The unit is wired to its own humidistat or tied into a smart thermostat so it only operates when indoor humidity rises above your chosen set point. Because it shares ductwork and controls, you gain balanced, evenly distributed dry air without needing multiple portable units.
What size dehumidifier does my home need?
Sizing depends on total square footage, ceiling height, typical moisture load (number of occupants, cooking and shower frequency), basement conditions and air-tightness of the building envelope. During our free in-home assessment, a certified technician takes humidity readings and performs Manual J calculations to recommend a unit—usually between 70 pints and 130 pints per day for most Kingston homes. An accurately sized unit operates more efficiently, removes moisture faster and experiences less wear.
Will installing a dehumidifier reduce my energy bills?
Yes—lower humidity lets you raise the thermostat 2–3 °F while feeling just as comfortable, which can cut cooling costs by 5–10 %. Drier air also allows your air-conditioner to cycle less often, decreasing electricity consumption and extending equipment life. In winter, controlled humidity prevents condensation on windows and reduces the load on your furnace’s blower motor. While the dehumidifier itself uses power, the net annual effect is typically a modest energy savings and a noticeable boost in comfort.
How long does professional installation take, and what should I expect?
A standard whole-home dehumidifier installation takes 3–5 hours. Our team arrives on time, protects work areas with drop cloths and reviews the job plan with you. We cut access ports in the ductwork, mount the unit on vibration-isolating brackets, run the condensate line to a floor drain or condensate pump, wire the humidistat/thermostat connection and test for airtight seals. Before leaving, we demonstrate the controls, set your initial humidity target and clean the workspace. You’ll have minimal disruption and same-day results.
What maintenance is required and do you offer service plans?
Maintenance is simple: replace or wash the dehumidifier’s MERV-rated air filter every 6–12 months, clear the condensate line annually and have the coil inspected for debris. During our spring or fall HVAC tune-up, we also check refrigerant pressures, electrical connections and the humidistat calibration. We offer affordable IAQ service plans that bundle dehumidifier maintenance with furnace and A/C inspections, priority scheduling and parts-and-labor discounts—ensuring your system stays efficient and your indoor air stays healthy all year.