Introduction
If your house is humid, it can be uncomfortable to live in, especially in Texas. A dehumidifier can help dry out your air and make you feel better. It may also increase the comfort of those who have allergies or asthma.
Humid Air Can Damage Your Home.
When the air is too humid, mold and mildew can grow on your walls, flooring, and furniture. These bacteria are very damaging to your home and can also cause health problems in people who are prone to allergies or asthma.
If you have plants inside your house, they may also become infested with molds if you don’t take steps to keep them dry.
Dehumidifiers Help Prevent Mold and Mildew.
Mold and mildew are extremely common in homes. They form when moisture is present, typically in the form of excessive humidity. This can happen when the air is too warm, but there is also a lack of ventilation to remove excess moisture from the air.
Mold has been linked to a number of health issues including allergies, asthma attacks and even respiratory problems like pneumonia. In addition to causing problems for your family’s health, mold can damage your home’s structure by rotting wood or other materials used in construction; it will also make your home smell bad! If left untreated for too long, mold growth can become an expensive problem that requires professional removal services–costing thousands of dollars per job!
You Can Save Money on Your Cooling Bill by Using a Dehumidifier.
If your home has been humid for some time, then a dehumidifier can help you save money on cooling bills. Dehumidifiers can cut your cooling bill by as much as 30%. That’s because they take moisture out of the air–and it costs less to cool dry air than it does to cool moist air.
A Dehumidifier Can Improve Your Health by Lowering the Risk of Mold Allergies and Asthma.
A dehumidifier can improve your health by lowering the risk of mold allergies and asthma. Mold is a type of fungus that grows in damp areas, such as bathrooms, basements and laundry rooms. Mold spores can trigger allergies and asthma in some people. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that more than 50 million Americans suffer from respiratory ailments related to indoor mold growth each year.
Some common types of molds include Aspergillus fumigatus, Alternaria Alternata, Cladosporium Cladosporioides; Penicillium Chrysogenum, and Rhizopus Stolonifer (also known as black bread mold). All of these can mean bad news for the health of your family.
Dehumidifiers Reduce Dust Mites and Other Allergens in the Air so You Can Breathe Better.
Dehumidifiers can also help you breathe easier. Dust mites are microscopic bugs that live in your home and eat dead skin cells, which they find on your bedding, furniture, and other surfaces. These allergens cause an allergic reaction in some people when they come into contact with them (such as by sleeping). Dehumidifiers reduce dust mite populations by removing moisture from the air–the perfect environment for these critters to thrive!
Dehumidifiers also reduce mold and mildew growth inside your house, which can exacerbate allergies if you’re sensitive to them. Mold spores are released into the air when damp conditions exist; they grow best when temperatures range between 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius). When you use a dehumidifier regularly throughout the year, it will keep moisture levels low enough so that mold doesn’t become established inside your home.
A Dehumidifier is an Important Tool for Those Living in Areas with High Humidity Levels.
Humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air. Normal humidity levels are between 30 and 50%, with higher levels leading to mold, mildew and other problems. In Austin, anywhere around Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Lakeway, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Buda, Kyle, Leander, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, Sunset Valley, or West Lake Hills area.
Dehumidifiers can help reduce humidity levels by removing excess moisture from your home. This means that you’ll be able to breathe easier as well as prevent damage from occurring on surfaces such as wood floors and walls. One of our favorite products to help combat this is the SANTA FE ULTRA120 DEHUMIDIFIER, an all-in-one unit that ensures your home is at the proper humidity level all year round. Check out the specs for this in-air duct unit here.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a dehumidifier is an important tool for those living in areas with high humidity levels or those at high risk for dust and mite allergies. Humid air can damage your home and make you sick, but by using a dehumidifier you can lower the risk of mold allergies and asthma by reducing allergens in the air such as dust mites. We offer the installation of dehumidifiers as well as air purification systems at Alamo Austin Air. Give us a call at (512) 736-0145 to discuss options for your Austin Texas home or view our catalog of indoor air quality solutions here.