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Trusted Local Service | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Lancing
Wave goodbye to musty smells and condensation – HEP’s local experts bring fresh, healthy air back to Lancing homes with professional dehumidifier installation. Our HVAC technicians know the South Coast’s damp quirks inside out, so we size and site each unit for maximum moisture control, lower energy bills, and year-round comfort. With tidy workmanship, clear up-front pricing, and a satisfaction guarantee, it’s the hassle-free way to protect your property from mould and allergens.
Whether you’re battling a humid crawl space, protecting treasured belongings, or simply tired of that sticky feeling, we’re ready 24/7 to help. Book today, and discover why neighbours have trusted HEP for heating, cooling, and indoor air quality service for over three decades—right here in Lancing. Breathe easier tomorrow; call or schedule online now!
FAQs
Why might I need a whole-home dehumidifier in Lancing?
Being on the West Sussex coast, Lancing experiences higher ambient humidity than many inland towns. Excess moisture often shows up as condensation on windows, musty odours, or mould on walls and furniture. A professionally installed dehumidifier keeps indoor relative humidity in the ideal 40–55 % range, protecting the fabric of your home, improving indoor-air quality, and making heating and cooling systems run more efficiently.
How do you decide what size dehumidifier my home requires?
During a free site survey we measure each floor area, check existing ventilation, take spot humidity readings and look at lifestyle factors (number of occupants, laundry habits, pets, etc.). Using these figures we calculate the litres-per-day extraction rate you need and select a model that can maintain target humidity on the muggiest summer days without short-cycling. Correct sizing is critical: too small and it will never catch up, too large and it will waste energy.
What is involved in the installation process and how long will it take?
Most residential installations are completed in half a day. Our DBS-checked engineers arrive within a one-hour window, protect flooring, and isolate the electricity before fitting. The dehumidifier is usually mounted in the loft, crawlspace or plant cupboard and hard-ducted to the HVAC return or a dedicated grille. A condensate pump or gravity drain is run to the nearest waste pipe, the unit is wired to a fused spur, and we commission it with a calibrated hygrometer. Before we leave, we walk you through the digital controller and leave a hand-over checklist.
Will operating a dehumidifier increase my energy bills?
A dehumidifier uses electricity—typically 0.25–0.45 kWh per hour—but it can actually reduce total energy spend. Drier air feels cooler in summer and allows you to set the thermostat 1–2 °C higher; in winter, it heats more quickly because there is less latent moisture to remove. Independent studies show net savings of 5–12 % on combined heating and cooling costs for a correctly sized, Energy Star–rated unit.
Can the new dehumidifier integrate with my existing heating and air-conditioning system?
Yes. We routinely couple dehumidifiers with gas furnaces, heat pumps and ducted AC systems. The unit draws air from the return plenum or a dedicated intake, removes moisture, then sends the dried air back into the supply ductwork. If you have a ductless or older system, we can install a stand-alone model with discrete wall or ceiling grilles. All wiring is tied into your current thermostat or to its own humidistat, depending on what suits your controls.
What maintenance and warranty support do you provide after installation?
Our supplied units carry a 5-year manufacturer’s parts warranty and a 2-year labour warranty backed by our company. We offer an optional annual service plan that includes filter replacement, coil cleaning, condensate line flush and performance verification. If you prefer DIY, we show you how to rinse or replace the filter every 3–6 months and advise checking the drain for blockages at the start of each heating and cooling season.