While everyone knows a humid day here in Philadelphia can be uncomfortable, were you aware it could cause issues in your home? A home dehumidifier, like the models available from Aprilaire, can help prevent humidity from causing damage to your home. It can also protect your family's health.

Temperature Is Affected by Humidity

When humidity enters your home, it can actually change the temperature. Even if you have your thermostat set to a certain temperature, your home will feel hotter than the AC system is set to be. Below is a chart based on the "Indoor Comfort Equivalent Temperature and Humidity Chart " from the National Comfort Institute (HVAC training company). The chart showcases what the indoor temperatures feel like based on six relative humidity (RH) levels. The temperatures in green are summer comfort ranges, while the temperatures in blue represent comfort ranges in the winter.

Room dry bulb temperature (F)	30% RH	40% RH	50% RH	60% RH	70% RH	80% RH
62	62	63	64	64.5	65	66
63	63	64	65	65.5	66	67
64	64	65	65.5	66	67	67.5
65	65	66	67	67.5	68	69
65	66	66.5	67.5	68	69	70
66	66.5	67.5	68	69	70	71
68	67.5	68.5	69.5	70	71	72
68	68	69	70	71	72	73
69	69	70	70.5	71.5	72.5	73.5
69	69.5	70.5	71.5	72.5	73.5	74.5
70	70.5	71.5	73	74	75	76
71	71.5	73	74	75	76	77.5
72	72	73.5	75	76	77	78
73	73	74	75.5	77	78	79
74	74	75	76	77.5	79	80
75	75	76	77	78	79.5	81
76	76	77	78	79	80	82.5
77	77	78	79	80	81.5	83
78	78	79	80	81.5	83	84
79	79	80	81.5	83	84	85
80	80	81.5	83	84	85	86

A home dehumidifier system from Aprilaire or another leading manufacturer can help keep the perfect relative humidity level in your home. On extremely humid days, the excess moisture in the air is removed. During dryer winter days, the humidity is regulated to prevent respiratory issues or dry, cracked skin.

Dehumidifier Prevents Mold, Dust, & Bacteria

Aside from creating comfortable temperatures, a home dehumidifier can also prevent mold, dust, and bacteria from festering in your home. Any excessive moisture in your home quickly becomes a breeding ground for microorganisms. They can begin to burrow into furniture and bedding. Additionally, mold and bacteria can enter your air duct and cause major respiratory health concerns over time.

Wood Remains Healthy with A Home Dehumidifier

Another major benefit of a dehumidifier system is it can protect the wood in your home. Wood floors and furniture are large investments that you want to see last for years to come. If your home is too humid, the wood can wrap or cup over time. Humidity can affect more than the wood you see in your home. It can also affect drywall and studs. Once damage occurs, the only way to fix the wood is to completely replace it.

Dehumidifier Installation Experts

Humidity is a real concern here in Philadelphia. However, there is a solution that ensures your family is healthy and your home is safe from damage. Contact our team for a free quote on our dehumidifier installation service. We look forward to serving you!