Whole-Home Dehumidifier Services in San Antonio
High indoor humidity has several negative effects on your home, your well-being, and indoor air quality. One is that it will make you feel hotter than the air temperature suggests. This happens because humid air interferes with your body’s natural cooling process. As a result, you may find yourself turning your thermostat down even more to compensate. That will drive up your home’s cooling costs and wear out your air conditioner faster.
Speaking of your AC, you may know that it dehumidifies the air as it runs. However, its dehumidification capacity is limited. In San Antonio, it isn’t unusual for indoor humidity to remain unacceptably high even with an AC running nonstop. The high humidity even reduces your AC’s efficiency, exacerbating your already-rising cooling costs.
An HVAC dehumidifier solves the problem by augmenting your AC’s dehumidification. It connects with your home’s ductwork and extracts moisture from your home’s air. That leaves less humidity for your AC to deal with, resulting in enhanced comfort and more efficient cooling. Best of all, an HVAC dehumidifier relies only on your HVAC ductwork. It can operate independently of your AC itself for year-round dehumidification.
The team at Wilks Air Conditioning & Heating has extensive expertise in residential dehumidification. We sell and install whole-home dehumidifiers from today’s top manufacturers. You can depend on us to maintain your dehumidifier and repair it if it ever malfunctions. We’re a true one-stop dehumidification shop.
Some signs you may need an HVAC dehumidifier include:
- Excessive mold or mildew growth
- Condensation on glass surfaces
- Bubbling paint or peeling wallpaper
- Persistently damp carpeting
- Creaky floors
Dehumidifier Installation
We specialize in integrating humidity control systems into existing HVAC systems. Our HVAC technicians can attach a dehumidifier to your home’s ductwork and install the necessary controls. We can help you choose between multiple indoor humidity solutions to match your needs and budget.
Dehumidifier Repair & Maintenance
Humidity control systems need periodic maintenance to keep working well. We can provide the necessary maintenance and make repairs when needed. Our technicians can perform diagnostics and repairs on any make or model dehumidifier.
