One of the biggest challenges of my 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 legitimately unpleasant; Central air conditioning systems are designed to pull heat out of the air. They can’t handle excessive humidity; Lowering the control unit drops the indoor temperature however does not target moisture. Condensate running down windows, mold and mildew growth and musty odors 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 consistently and the reservoir was consistently full of water. I needed to empty it several times a day. If I forgot, the stagnant water created a source of contamination and became a detriment to air quality. I then consulted with a local Heating, Ventilation in addition to A/C contractor and l earned about whole-house dehumidifiers. This type of accessory installs right into the air conditioning system 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 service and operates quietly and efficiently. Having the dehumidifier has made a immense improvement in comfort. I’ve been able to raise the control unit setting by several degrees, reduce the workload of the air conditioning system and trim my electricity bills and yet the apartment feels cooler. I’m less sad about damage to lake house furnishings and health risks caused by an overly moist environment. I expect the cooling system to have fewer service needs and last longer.