Contrary to popular belief, a furnace does not dry out humidity. While you may be thinking that indoor humidity isn’t a problem during winter, keeping levels at bay during the colder months is a common issue for many homeowners. When cold air gets into your warm home through cracks, windows, and doors, condensation can occur.
When present, humidity encourages the growth of mold, mildew, and other allergens. Your HVAC system circulates air all around your home, and any allergens present will circulate as well.
Adding a dehumidifier to your furnace system helps to remove excess moisture in the air inside your home. Besides improving air quality, pairing the two makes for a dynamic duo. Let’s take a look at how adding a dehumidifier to your furnace helps create healthy air:
- Filters pollutants – The filter in your furnace works to filter out allergens, however over time it needs to be cleaned. Implementing a sidekick to take over some filtering duties can ensure that your home’s air quality isn’t suffering due to a dirty filter.
- Prevents mold – While a well-running furnace can help to prevent mold and mildew on the side, dehumidifiers were created to do just that. Keeping your furnace up-to-date and running smoothly with the help of a dehumidifier supports a healthy environment.
- Improves energy efficiency – If your furnace is working overtime to do tasks that a dehumidifier can take care of, there is a possibility that you could be facing a decrease in efficiency. By helping your furnace to do its part more efficiently, you could be saving money on heating bills.
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