Install a Dehumidifier and Save $$$

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 by Dennie Plomedahl

Did you know....dehumidification is a natural byproduct of the air conditioning process.  However, using your central air conditioning as a dehumidifier can be costly in a couple of areas.  Incorporating a whole-house dehumidifier with your central air conditioner will improve your comfort and save you money on your utility bill.

Costly to Operate
As you know, running your air conditioner is not cheap.  At the heart of the system is a large compressor that uses lots of electricity.  As such, you pay a fairly high price to stay comfortable in the heat of summer. 

Using your air conditioner as a dehumidifier is even more costly, as you typically need to overcool your home by several degrees to achieve your relative humidity (RH) target.  Now your RH is good, maybe, but you're cold and not comfortable.

A whole-house dehumidifier from Aprilaire is your solution.  First, it uses a much smaller compressor, consuming a fraction of the power of your air conditioner.  Now that your RH is under control, you can actually raise your thermostat several degrees and maintain maximum comfort.  This translates to an energy savings as high as 74% in the summer!

Call your Aprilaire dealer today and discover how you can maintain maximum comfort and save on your energy bill.

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