One of the largest challenges of our local weather is the humidity. While the heat is an issue just about year round, the high moisture levels make it much worse. That sticky feeling is entirely unpleasant; Central s are designed to pull heat out of the air. They can’t handle excessive humidity, then lowering the thermostat drops the indoor temperature but doesn’t target moisture. Condensate running down windows, mold and mildew growth and musty smells are all consequences of high humidity. It can aggravate symptoms of dust sensitivities and asthma and cause headaches, congestion, fatigue and sleepiness. I went out and bought a portable dehumidifier, thinking that this would help the situation. The dehumidifier ran regularly and the reservoir was regularly full of water. I needed to empty it numerous times a afternoon. If I forgot, the stagnant water created a source of contamination and became a detriment to indoor air pollen levels. I then consulted with a local Heating and A/C supplier and l gained about whole-house dehumidifiers. This category of accessory installs right into the and pulls moisture out of the air as it passes through the system. I’m able to customize humidity levels to preference. It only needs annual maintenance and operates quietly and efficiently. Having the dehumidifier has made a sizable improvement in comfort. I’ve been able to raise the thermostat setting by numerous degrees, reduce the workload of the and trim our electricity bills and yet the home feels cooler. I’m less upset about damage to lake house furnishings and health risks caused by an overly moist environment. I expect the cooling system to have fewer maintenance needs and last longer.