Whether or not the air conditioner is running at maximum capacity, low speed or completely shut down, the dehumidifier continues to operate 24/7
I frequently travel for work, visiting different places all over the world. Wherever I go, I try to purchase a small painting as a momento. Some of these paintings are worth quite a bit of money. Most of them are only valuable to me. I have them displayed on the walls of my home. They are all nicely framed and vulnerable to fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Because of my travels, my house is empty for weeks at a time. I adjust the thermostat to conserve energy and keep my costs as low as possible. I’m unwilling to run the furnace or air conditioner at maximum capacity to maintain an empty house. The biggest concern is moisture levels, especially during the summer months. When the house becomes overheated, it also becomes excessively moist. It can cause the wood of the frames to warp and even lead to mildew or mold growth on the paintings. Plus, hot and moist conditions encourage a larger dust mite population. I spoke with a local HVAC dealer, who recommended that I invest in a whole-house dehumidifier. The dehumidifier was installed right into the central cooling system, but it operates independently. Whether or not the air conditioner is running at maximum capacity, low speed or completely shut down, the dehumidifier continues to operate 24/7. I can customize the settings and effectively remove moisture from the air. This not only protects the integrity of my collection of paintings but improves the overall health and comfort of the home. I’m able to set the thermostat a bit higher during the summer, and the house still feels cool.