High moisture levels have a sneaky way of making even the coolest summer day feel sticky, oppressive, and downright miserable. Sure, you could try blasting the AC around the clock, but that’s an inefficient and costly solution. For true relief and comfortable indoor air quality, you may need to explore a dehumidifier installation.
But how do you know if a dehumidifier is the answer? Here are some telltale signs:
- Foggy Windows. When moisture starts wreaking havoc inside your home, it doesn’t stay subtle for long. One of the clearest signs? Foggy condensation collecting on your windows from the inside. If you can’t enjoy that beautiful sunny day through clear glass, excess humidity is likely the culprit, in which case it’s time for a dehumidifier installation.
- Visible Mold. Fogginess is just the beginning. With time, all that excess moisture becomes a perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew. You’ll soon start noticing fuzzy discoloration spreading across walls, windowsills, or corners. Such situations are common in homes with relative humidity levels of about 70%.
- Stuffy Indoor Air. The high humidity and unbridled fungal growth are not something you’d want to breathe in! Chances are your home’s air will feel downright stuffy and oppressive any time the indoor humidity spikes to such levels. This heavy, stale feeling is a major indicator that moisture overload has compromised indoor air quality.
- Condensation on Walls. Meanwhile, just trying to cool things down with your AC can lead to an unwanted side effect: a perpetual battle against condensation. If you’ve discovered that your walls, floors, and surfaces are constantly wet to the touch, humidity has likely run amok. Simply running the AC won’t overcome the constant surface condensation.
When moisture misery strikes, your best course of action is a high-efficiency dehumidifier installation. Here at Cook’s Heating & Cooling, we can help with that. Contact us today for a customized dehumidification solution for your home.
