If high humidity affects your comfort during the summer, CSL Climate Control Company can help. Our Arlington Heights HVAC team provides a full range of professional services for dehumidifiers in Arlington Heights, IL. Installing whole-house dehumidifiers can make area households more comfortable and their cooling systems more efficient.
Replacing an older unit lets you upgrade to a more efficient solution. Annual maintenance is the key to maximizing your investment in humidity control. If a problem does occur, it’s often possible to restore a dehumidifier to like-new condition.
Local Services for Dehumidifiers
The two main approaches to dehumidification are desiccant and evaporative. Evaporative systems are preferable for whole-home systems because they’re more efficient and handle a higher volume of water vapor.
We can integrate both approaches into your existing HVAC system and ahead of the AC in order to improve its efficiency. Traditional systems cycle the air in the home just as an AC does. There are also ventilating systems that draw in fresh air, which can help to lower pollution concentration levels.
If installing or replacing a dehumidifier, professional sizing is crucial. Our team will not only account for your home’s square footage but also the floor plan and ceiling heights. That will ensure optimal relative humidity (RH) throughout the home. You should avoid an RH higher than 60% as a precaution against mold and dust mites. Many people prefer RH in the 45% to 55% range. Whatever your preference, the system we install will be able to maintain it.
A common concern is whether whole-house systems require emptying as portable units do, and the answer is no. We’ll plumb your system so that it drains outside the home automatically. Like an AC, it will have a drip pan, wet switch, and drain line. That drain line is a reason annual dehumidifier services are important. We’ll check the drainage system. Our technicians will also clean all the dehumidifier equipment to avoid air quality issues.
Drainage issues are among the most common reasons whole-house systems stop working. If there’s a clog in the drain line, the drip pan will fill up. Once it reaches the wet switch level, that switch will trip the system to avoid flooding. The fix in that case involves emptying the drip pan and clearing the drain line.
Another common issue is musty odors whenever the dehumidifier cycles on. These smells can worsen over time and become more persistent. Typically, this occurs due to a lack of routine maintenance.
Just like an AC, a dehumidifier has an evaporator coil that requires annual cleaning. Otherwise, microbial growth can build up on it over time. For most households, annual dehumidifier service will avoid this problem. You also have the option of adding a coil-based germicidal light to the dehumidifier and/or AC.
Control-related dehumidifier problems may require thermostat and/or humidistat cleaning or repair. Our technician will clean your thermostat and check the battery during routine service. We can also assist with calibration, scheduling, and so forth.
Power issues are common as well and can cause a dehumidifier to trip its circuit breaker. If you experience an isolated trip, you can reset the breaker. If it trips again, don’t keep resetting it. That indicates a serious electrical issue, and repeated resets can result in further damage.
- Higher energy levels
- Improved cognitive function
- Fewer headaches and body aches
- More restful sleep and less snoring
- Less respiratory irritation and inflammation
Whole-House Dehumidifiers in Arlington Heights
CSL Climate Control Company has extensive experience improving Chicagoland homes with dehumidification systems. Our team installs AprilAire dehumidification systems, and we provide maintenance and perform repairs for all brands. We offer free estimates for installations, often have specials available, and provide installation financing on approved credit. We also back all our work with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
Would you like to learn more about whole-house dehumidifiers in Arlington Heights? Call CSL Climate Control Company today or contact us online to schedule an in-home consultation.
