Lessen Your Home’s Moisture in Andover and Breathe a Little Easier

As the name implies, dehumidifiers reduce the level of humidity in a target area. This is true whether it’s installed in a business, an attic, a bedroom, or a basement. By lowering the amount of moisture in the air, these systems make a space feel less ‘sticky’ while reducing musty odors. They also reduce the burden your air conditioner has to lift during rainy days. While portable dehumidifiers exist, we find most homeowners prefer the permanent, wide-ranging effect of a whole-house dehumidifier.

While it’s pretty obvious when your AC or furnace goes out, air quality issues tend to be much more insidious. They don’t call attention to themselves like a furnace or air conditioner malfunctions on an uncomfortable day. But there are signs that your home might be in need of moisture reduction:

• The persistent smell of must or mildew
• Mold spots in corners or on ceilings
• Creaky cabinets, floors, or doors
• Condensation on walls or interior windows
• Peeling wallpaper or paint
• Excessive runoff in springtime

A whole house dehumidifier sucks in air from throughout your home, removes the moisture from it, and then pushes it back throughout your ducts. The collected water is then piped into a plastic container or drained outside. The latter allows for fewer maintenance visits and a lesser likelihood of overflowing. This process—though simple—provides numerous household benefits. Foremost among these are:

• A reduction of mildew and mold growth
• The elimination of musty odors or smells
• Longer lasting wood furniture less prone to warping
• An ability to set your thermostat higher with no comfort reduction
• Fewer allergy-causing particles in your living space
• Marked improvements in asthma or respiratory symptoms
• Less stress on your air conditioner in the summer

As you can see, almost every home in Andover can reap some kind of benefit from dehumidifier installation.

Change can be scary; we get that. But a lot of anxiety about installing a whole house dehumidifier in Andover can be soothed with a better understanding of what’s involved. Below is a quick overview of the process:

1. Our HVAC technician will examine your existing HVAC systems for signs of issues that might impact the efficacy of your dehumidifier.
2. After clearing your HVAC system for installation, our technician will bring in the dehumidifier. In most cases, it will be set up beside your AC unit’s air handler.
3. The new dehumidifier is attached to either your existing return duct or mounted on newly installed ductwork. Which option is recommended depends on your home’s current AC and heating set up.
4. The system is turned on for testing. We analyze its efficiency for any signs of issues or concerns. Any needed adjustments are made.
5. Our technician will walk you through proper dehumidifier operation and provide usage tips.
6. You rest easy with dryer air and our hassle-free satisfaction guarantee.

When you let Royal Air Systems, Inc. handle your dehumidifier repair or replacement in the Andover area, you can put your worries aside. We’re well-versed in all aspects of air quality and know our way around all popular dehumidifier brands. Because we want your experience to be a positive one, we vigorously screen all of our employees. We also encourage continuous education and keep abreast of all the changes in the HVAC industry. When combined, these things make us one of the go-to heating, AC, and air quality companies in our part of Massachusetts.

To experience what makes our business different from our competition, we invite you to contact our office at (978) 664-5023.