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Written by All Comfort Services | August 10, 2025
Installing a whole-home dehumidifier in your Madison, WI home has many benefits. From improved comfort to protecting your indoor air quality, this is an investment that we here at All Comfort Services, Inc. support. We can help you choose a specific dehumidifier model and take care of the installation process to ensure reliability and efficiency.
When the air in your home is humid, it can feel warmer than it is. Many homeowners turn the temperature on their thermostat lower, using their AC to compensate. Unfortunately, this isn’t entirely effective, and it can increase your monthly energy costs. The AC equipment removes some moisture from the air when it’s running. However, it’s not typically an efficient option for whole-home humidity control.
Instead, running a dehumidifier that is installed alongside your HVAC system will remove moisture when your furnace or AC runs, preventing overuse of your equipment. If you overuse your AC, this can lead to more frequent repairs and shorten the system’s lifespan.
Relative humidity in your home should remain below 50%. Levels that are higher than that can cause floors to warp, wallpaper to peel, and fabrics to smell musty. Furniture can change in shape or experience structural integrity issues when exposed to high levels of moisture or rapidly fluctuating humidity. Paint can peel, making your home unsightly and requiring you to perform ongoing repairs and maintenance. Overall, this can decrease the aesthetic appeal and value of your home. You can achieve a relative humidity level between 35% and 50% by using a whole-home dehumidifier.
Instead of dealing with warm and oppressive air in your home, you can use a dehumidifier to remove moisture and improve comfort. This is essential in areas like your basement or bathrooms, and your whole home can benefit.
If your indoor air quality is suffering because of high concentrations of particulate matter, like dust, pollen, pet dander, and mold spores, humid air may be making the problem worse. Having a lot of moisture in the air can increase the presence of contaminants. This can increase allergies, asthma, and other health issues. It can also have an impact on your sleep and mood.
High levels of moisture set the stage for mold and mildew growth. Exposure to these substances can make you sick and even cause damage to your home and belongings. Keeping relative humidity below 50% can lower your risk of mold exposure.
A humid home tends to smell musty or dank instead of fresh and clean. Removing some moisture can result in removing some of these bad smells. You also need to get in the habit of regularly changing your HVAC filter to keep your home smelling fresh and clean.
When your home has a dehumidifier installed with its HVAC system, there is minimal maintenance. Portable models have a tank that needs to be emptied periodically to keep the appliance operational. This can become tedious, especially during humid times of the year. A whole-home model will include a drain line that removes excess moisture constantly. The most you may have to do then is to clean or replace the filter periodically.
Portable dehumidifiers can address only a small portion of your home at one time, which means a few rooms at most. This results in an inefficient setup and high humidity levels in other parts of the home. We can help you choose a whole-house model that is correctly sized for your home and meets your needs for dehumidification. We can also help you maintain this equipment and perform necessary repairs.
Our team here at All Comfort Services, Inc. can perform an indoor air quality assessment for you, helping you determine what particulate matter is circulating in your air and the relative humidity in your residence. We can use this information to make custom recommendations for improvements. Humidity-controlling devices and whole-home filtration equipment can integrate with your existing HVAC system, providing exceptional support.
Contact us at All Comfort Services, Inc. today to schedule an appointment or estimate in the Madison area.
