Many area homeowners upgrade their indoor comfort with a dehumidifier or humidifier in West Chicago, IL. Chris Heating & Cooling installs all types of humidity control units. Our team also services them. Routine maintenance is important to keep this equipment operating at peak performance. A humidification or dehumidification system helps to preserve the air quality in your home. It will also ensure that your house is more comfortable throughout the warm and cold months.
"We had our furnace go out due to an inducer motor failing. After a cold day, we called Chris Heating & Cooling to see if someone could come out and replace it. Kyle was excellent. He replaced the part, and found other areas of concern we didn’t notice. We will definitely be calling whenever we need more repairs done!"- Laura Q.
The expert recommendation is to maintain a relative humidity (RH) level between 30% and 50%. In the Midwest, this can be difficult to achieve through air conditioning and heating alone. It’s why many homeowners opt to install a humidifier or dehumidifier in their houses.
Whole-home dehumidification helps to keep your RH at 50% or below in the summer. It also improves the efficiency of your air conditioner and reduces wear and tear on the system. Whole-home humidification helps to keep your RH at 30% or above in the winter. It also improves the efficiency of your heating system and reduces wear and tear on the equipment.
One of the nice aspects of whole-home humidification and dehumidification is that you don’t have to think about it too much. The humidification system gets all the water it needs directly from your plumbing. The dehumidification system automatically drains through a drainage line that extends outside of your house.
That said, these units do need routine maintenance. In fact, we recommend scheduling maintenance for your dehumidification system in spring alongside your cooling tune-up. We recommend scheduling humidification system maintenance in the fall to coincide with your heating tune-up.
During these service appointments, our technicians will clean your equipment. This is important in order to eliminate any biological growth that can occur over time. It’s also necessary to ensure that the equipment functions as it should and doesn’t draw excessive electricity. Often, we’ll need to replace or clean air filters and, in the case of the dehumidification system, clear the drain line.
There are many benefits when it comes to having one of these systems in your home.
Chris Heating & Cooling has served homeowners in West Chicago since 2005. We’re a local and family-owned and -operated business. We employ highly experienced NATE-certified technicians who receive factory training and an ongoing HVAC education. You can count on us for 24/7 availability for emergency repairs. We also offer free installation estimates, honest and fair pricing, and financing options on approved credit.
Would you like to make your house more comfortable and save money in the long run? Call Chris Heating & Cooling today to discuss a dehumidifier or humidifier for your West Chicago home.