Dehumidification Systems
All homes need humidity control in and around Houston. We need it year-round. Your air conditioning system can’t satisfy your home’s humidity requirements. Your air conditioning system is designed to control temperature, not humidity, and only removes humidity as a byproduct of cooling.
At Comfort Star, we believe that true comfort goes beyond cooling.
During the spring and fall seasons when it’s still cool outside but damp inside, your air conditioning isn’t running and your house is uncomfortable, humid, and musty.
At Comfort Star, we truly understand the relationship between the humidity and the indoor temperature and how it affects your comfort and the comfort of your family. A dehumidifier system in your home means better air quality, reduction of allergens, and year-round efficient cooling and heating.
Experience excellent comfort with a whole-house dehumidification system from Comfort Star.
Contact us for a free consultation
Call 713-999-1900 today to schedule an appointment with a Comfort Star technician to come out and give you an estimate to install an affordable dehumidifier in your home or office.
Why Do I Need a Whole-House Dehumidifier?
- Have you ever experienced any of the following uncomfortable and/or unhealthy conditions?
- Do you or a family member have allergies (over-moist air can encourage the growth of mold, bacteria, and dust mites—three commonly known household allergens)?
- Do you have trouble sleeping at night due to clammy skin or stuffiness in the air?
- Have you ever reduced the temperature setting because you’re uncomfortable with the stuffy feeling?
- Have your floors or other surfaces ever felt sticky or “sweaty”?
- Are you concerned with mold and mildew growth in your home?
- Do you have musty odors or smells in any area of your home?
- Do you have condensation on your water pipes?
- Have you seen wet stains on walls or ceilings?
- Do your white or light-colored carpets turn dark near the baseboards?
“It’s not the heat – it’s the humidity.”
Today’s homes require effective humidity control more than ever before. Equipped with super-efficient central air-conditioning systems, near-impermeable vapor barriers, and improved insulation, many new homes suffer from excess moisture problems.
Air conditioning alone can’t satisfy your home’s humidity requirements. Your air conditioning system is designed to control temperature, not humidity, and only removes humidity as a byproduct of cooling. During the spring and fall seasons when it’s still cool outside but damp inside, your air conditioning isn’t running and your house is uncomfortable – you need a whole-home dehumidifier.
A whole-house dehumidifier installed as part of your home’s central heating and cooling system can remove moisture at a rated capacity of 90 pints per day. The dehumidifier measures the condition of your home’s air to decide when to run. An integrated air cycling feature will activate the HVAC blower to cycle air throughout the house to balance conditions. The dehumidifier has an optional ventilation damper that can mix fresh outside air into the process. A whole-house dehumidifier works equally well in new or existing homes and is truly the complete solution for your home’s excess indoor humidity problems.
Whole-House vs. Portables
Excess humidity doesn’t just exist in one room of your house, so why treat the problem in just one room or area?
Portable dehumidifiers only operate in a limited area, not your entire home. They invade your living space and often require buckets to collect water that must be emptied once or multiple times a day. When choosing between a portable unit or whole-house dehumidification system -the choice is simple.
Whole-home dehumidifiers are located out-of-sight and out of your way with quiet operation, hassle-free maintenance, and up to 4 times more energy efficiency than the leading portable dehumidifier! The most efficient and safe way to rid your home of excess humidity is the whole-home dehumidifier.
“Elevated relative humidity at a surface-70 percent or higher lead to problems with mold, corrosion, decay and other moisture-related deterioration… An elevated relative humidity in carpet and within fabrics can lead to dust mite infestation and mildew (mildew is mold growing on fabrics).”
CORE BENEFITS
HEALTH
Excess indoor humidity provides the perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew, dust mites, bacteria, and more. A whole-house dehumidifier combats these nasty home invaders, which are linked to asthma, allergies, and other serious respiratory problems.
COMFORT
Few things impact your home’s comfort more than excess indoor humidity. When you turn up your air conditioner to try and get rid of indoor stickiness, you’re just making your home uncomfortably cool. A dehumidifier allows you to wipe out that clammy feeling and say goodbye to musty odors. Plus, optional built-in ventilation allows you to bring in conditioned, fresh outside air – ensuring your home remains properly ventilated.
PROTECTION
Excess indoor humidity allows mold and mildew to thrive, ruining carpets, draperies, furniture, and even clothing. It also can cause condensation build-up on windows, destroying their finishes and structural integrity. A whole-house dehumidifier helps protect your home and its contents by removing unnecessary moisture from your home’s air whenever it rises to an inappropriate and harmful level.
ENERGY SAVINGS
Many homeowners turn up their air conditioning to get rid of the stickiness or clammy feeling caused by high indoor humidity. A whole-house dehumidifier eliminates the need to over-cool, allowing for a higher thermostat setting for the same comfort level. And because it is more energy efficient than portable dehumidifiers, it uses less energy for the same amount of moisture removed.