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We often think of humidity outside, but it can also affect your indoor comfort. Humidity levels significantly impact your home’s overall indoor air quality.
Indoor air can be up to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air due to increased mold, allergens, and bacterial growth — all of which can stem from imbalanced humidity levels.
If and when that becomes a problem in your home, Comfort First Heating & Cooling can help. Our whole-home humidifier and dehumidifier services are designed to improve indoor air quality, protect your home, and help you breathe easier, providing long-lasting safety and comfort.
Breathe easy. Schedule whole-home humidifier or dehumidifier services today.
Whole-Home Dehumidifier Installation & Repair
Are you tired of feeling sticky and stuffy in your home? Sounds like you need a dehumidifier.
A whole-home dehumidifier pulls excess moisture out of the air, helping maintain a comfortable humidity level throughout your home. Excess moisture is common during the warmer months, so a whole-home dehumidifier will work alongside your air conditioner.
Here are a few benefits of installing a whole-home dehumidifier:
- Improved comfort: Reducing humidity makes your home feel cooler and less moist, making it much more comfortable during hot, humid days.
- Mold and mildew prevention: High moisture levels can lead to mold and mildew growth, but a dehumidifier helps protect areas of your home like the basement, bathrooms, and kitchen.
- Improved energy efficiency: With balanced humidity, your AC can work more efficiently, potentially lowering your energy bills.
We also offer whole-home dehumidifier repairs if your system leaks, freezes up, smells bad, or has other issues. Our team also recommends routine maintenance to keep your dehumidifier working as it should.
Whole-Home Humidifier Installation & Repair
The opposite of a dehumidifier, a whole-home humidifier adds moisture to the air by dispersing water vapor through your HVAC system, balancing the dry air that’s common during winter.
The humidifier maintains ideal humidity levels as air circulates through the system, ensuring consistent comfort throughout your home. This is especially important in the winter when heating systems like furnaces can further dry out the air.
Advantages of installing a whole-home humidifier include:
- Improved health: Proper humidity levels reduce dry skin, sinus irritation, and respiratory issues, creating a more comfortable living environment.
- Home protection: Dry air can crack and warp wood floors, furniture, and wallpaper. A humidifier helps prevent this damage.
- Better air quality: Balanced humidity levels reduce dust mites and allergens, contributing to a healthier environment for your family.
When you schedule a repair, you can expect our experts to replace clogged water panels, fix malfunctioning fans, or address leaks.
Regular maintenance is key to keeping your system in top shape, as mineral or debris buildup can negatively impact your humidifier’s performance, cause premature wear and tear, and lead to total system failure.
Schedule a Service with Comfort First
As part of our commitment to providing only the best in whole-home humidifier and dehumidifier services, our licensed and insured technicians undergo up to 120 hours of annual training.
This ensures our team is always up to date on the latest technologies, installation techniques, and repair methods. If you want to improve your home’s comfort and air quality, you can trust that our technicians efficiently perform top-rated services that guarantee your satisfaction and peace of mind.
Contact Comfort First to schedule humidifier and dehumidifier services today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between portable and whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers?
Portable units control humidity in a single room, while whole-home systems regulate humidity throughout your home via the HVAC system. Whole-home systems also offer consistent control and less maintenance.
Do I need both a whole-home humidifier and dehumidifier?
North Carolina has humid summers, and while we don’t have particularly dry winters, a furnace can still dry out your home. Both may be beneficial for year-round comfort and air quality.
Should a whole-home humidifier or dehumidifier run all the time?
No, they typically have humidistats to turn on and off based on your home’s humidity levels, maintaining ideal comfort without running continuously, which can cause premature wear and tear.
