Whole House Dehumidifier Installation in Kawartha Lakes

Maybe some of this sounds familiar: weeping windows, peeling paint, musty smells. High in-house humidity may be discreet and harder to detect than a plumbing leak or flood, but it’s similarly damaging. 

Thankfully, you can manage the moisture levels in your home with a whole-house dehumidifier. As licensed HVAC professionals, we’ll recommend the best option for your needs and install it safely and correctly.

Humidity is created through everyday activities: breathing, cooking, showering, etc. While some humidity is required to keep a healthy home (ideally 30 to 50%), it can quickly become too much of a good thing. High moisture levels can lead to mold growth, poor air quality, and structural/property damage.

Here are some things to watch for:

  • Condensation on surfaces like windows and pipes – this is otherwise known as ‘weeping’ or ‘sweating’

  • Discoloured and/or slick-feeling walls and ceilings

  • Peeling paint 

  • Excessively creaky floors

  • A persistent, musty smell

  • Mold growth in different areas of your home

How to Spot Humidity

If these signs sound familiar, it’s time to look into dehumidifiers. They work by removing moisture from the air. While portable ones are popular due to their convenience and low upfront cost, whole-house humidifiers have a number of benefits:

  • Unlike portable dehumidifiers, they don’t have to be drained every few days.

  • They can work across several rooms at once.

  • Typically attached to your forced air system, they’re hidden from view and won’t ruin the aesthetic of your living room or kitchen.

  • They’re cost-effective in the long run and can reduce the reliance on your AC unit.

So when aren’t they a good choice? If you deal with high humidity levels infrequently and only a couple of areas are affected, you’ll be best off going with a portable unit. If you’re not sure if the humidity is widespread (and aren’t sure how severe it is,) give us a call at 705-738-2121. We’d be happy to assess your home and let you know which option is more appropriate.

If these signs sound familiar, it’s time to look into dehumidifiers.

Next Steps:

Have you come to the conclusion that a whole-house dehumidifier is the right choice for your Kawartha Lakes home? We can help you with the next few steps:

STEP ONE

Choosing the Right Dehumidifier:

Desiccant dehumidification? Dehumidifying ventilation? Condensate dehumidification? They all have their advantages and disadvantages. One of our professionals will walk you through your options and provide their recommendation.

STEP TWO

Picking Out the Best Model

With experience across a wide range of makes and models, we have a good sense of what will best meet your needs.

STEP THREE

Installing Your New Whole-Home Humidifier

With experience across a wide range of makes and models, we have a good sense of what will best meet your needs.

We’ve been in business for over 70 years, and that experience is reflected in our service. You can trust us to provide top-tier, high quality care that will stand the test of time.

With two office locations in Bobcaygeon and Lindsay, we’re proud to serve the people of Kawartha Lakes (including Kinmount, Minden, Lakefield, Buckhorn, Gooderham, Fenelon Falls, Peterborough, Little Britain, Oakwood, Woodville, Cameron, & Omemee). Give us a call at 705-738-2121 for all of your HVAC needs, including whole home dehumidifier installations.