Reliable Service
Reliable Service | Dehumidifier Installation | Heating and Air Conditioning | Reliance
When East Tennessee humidity creeps into your Reliance home, HEP’s reliable service heating and air conditioning team steps in with precision, courtesy, and the kind of small-town friendliness you expect from a local contractor. Our certified technicians analyze your crawl space, basement, or whole-home air system, then recommend the right-sized unit to safeguard your comfort, furnishings, and indoor air quality. From scheduling your appointment to the final walkthrough, we respect your time, your budget, and your property—leaving every workspace cleaner than we found it.
Choose HEP for your dehumidifier installation and enjoy fewer musty odors, lower energy bills, and a healthier living environment all year long. With transparent pricing, 24/7 emergency support, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can breathe easy knowing that Reliance’s most trusted HVAC experts are on your side.
FAQs
Why is a whole-home dehumidifier important in Reliance’s climate?
Reliance experiences long stretches of warm, humid weather. Excess indoor humidity makes your air conditioner work harder, encourages mold growth, damages wood furnishings, and aggravates allergies. A whole-home dehumidifier draws moisture from every room through your existing ductwork, keeping relative humidity in the ideal 40–50 % range so your home feels cooler, healthier, and more comfortable year-round.
How can I tell if I need a dehumidifier installed?
Common warning signs include musty odors, foggy windows, visible mold or mildew, persistent dampness in basements or crawl spaces, and increased allergy or asthma symptoms indoors. If your air conditioner runs constantly yet rooms still feel clammy, or if a hygrometer shows humidity above 55 %, a professionally installed dehumidifier can solve the problem more effectively than portable units.
What size or capacity dehumidifier will my home require?
Proper sizing depends on square footage, current moisture levels, the number of occupants, and the home’s insulation and ventilation. During our free in-home assessment, a certified technician measures humidity, calculates load requirements, and recommends a unit—usually 70–120 pints per day—for optimal whole-house coverage without unnecessary energy consumption.
What is involved in professional installation and how long does it take?
Our licensed HVAC team integrates the dehumidifier into your existing supply-return ductwork near the air handler, installs a dedicated condensate drain line or pump, wires the control to your thermostat or a separate humidistat, and verifies proper airflow. Most installations take 3–5 hours, require no structural changes, and are backed by our workmanship warranty.
Will running a dehumidifier raise my energy bills?
A dehumidifier uses electricity, but by removing latent heat (moisture), it allows your air conditioner to cycle less often and lets you set the thermostat 2–3 °F higher without sacrificing comfort. In many Reliance homes, the net effect is neutral or even a slight reduction in summer energy costs, plus savings on potential mold remediation or wood damage repairs.
How do I maintain and service my dehumidifier after installation?
Maintenance is simple: clean or replace the air filter every 3–6 months, ensure the drain line stays clear, and have our technicians inspect the coil, blower, and refrigerant charge during your annual HVAC tune-up. We offer affordable maintenance plans that include priority service, discounted parts, and a full performance check to keep your system running efficiently for 10–15 years.