My house is nearly numerous hundred years old and features much of the original woodwork, but i’ve refinished the hardwood floors, stairway and banister, fireplace mantle, doors and moldings.
I’ve spent a great deal of money purchasing antiques to suit the architectural style of the home… None of years ago, I observed some problems with the wood warping, and there were problems with condensate running down the windows and mold and mildew growth; Despite running the air conditioning system at max capacity, the humidity was continually making the house suppose damp and sticky.
I finally consulted with a professional Heating and Air Conditioning company, who explained that air conditioning systems aren’t designed to dehumidify. Turning down the temperature control was simply adjusting the workload of the air conditioning system and over-cooling the house. It wasn’t removing the excess moisture. I took the recommendation of the Heating and Air Conditioning professional and invested in a whole-house dehumidifier. The air quality accessory tucked into the air handler of the Heating and Air Conditioning system, where it operates silently. The dehumidifier extracts moisture from the air to maintain optimum humidity levels, then since adding the dehumidifier, I’ve been able to raise the temperature control setting and yet my house is far more comfortable. There’s less wear and tear on the air conditioning system and I pay lower yearly energy bills, however plus, I no longer need to worry about the consequences of high humidity, including damage to wood furnishings. I’ve observed that the air odors fresher and my family sleeps better at night, then we suffer from fewer headaches, sore throats and flu symptom symptoms, but because of the dehumidifier, the air conditioning system should last longer and operate more reliably.