Living in the south, every one of us deal with both heat and humidity nearly all year round! Air conditioners are designed to pull heat out of the air and expel it outside! They do really little to combat humidity; Because of this, it’s tempting to lower the temperature control way down.
This puts a lot of strain on the air conditioner, uses up a tremendous amount of energy and results in really high electric bills… Unfortunately, maximizing the operation of the air conditioner doesn’t eliminate that sticky feels and just leads to overcooling. To effectively deal with the weather in our local area, it’s necessary to partner a dehumidifier with the air conditioner. The air conditioner handles cooling, and the dehumidifier pulls excess moisture from the air, when relative humidity is maintained within the ideal level, the air feels cooler at a higher temperature; I’ve really been able to raise the setting on the temperature control without sacrificing comfort. I no longer deal with condensation on windows or battle mold and mildew growth, my apartment feels much cleaner and fresher, and our whole family sleeps better at night. The dehumidifier was not overly lavish and has really paid for itself. It incorporated into the air handler of the cooling system, where it is completely tucked out of sight. It operates almost silently, runs 24/7 and requires only annual service. The dehumidifier handles moisture levels throughout the entire apartment and allows customized settings. Because it has reduced the workload of the air conditioner, I can expect the cooling system to last longer and succumb to fewer repairs.