Whole House Dehumidifier

Modern homes are more tightly built for energy efficiency, but the unfortunate side effect is that moisture can get trapped inside. While tighter homes help with energy bills, it can also lead to problems with the home and/or your health. When a home is tighter it may experience higher humidity levels since it is harder for the home to remove the excess moisture. This excess humidity can lead to respiratory issues, mold issues, fatique and more. It can also have a negative effect on the home such as wood damage, increased pest activity along with peeling paint and wallpaper.

Historically, most people have relied on their air conditioner to remove the excess moisture. In many cases, the AC is simply not enough to get the home to your desired humidity level. Therefore, you may need to add a whole house dehumidifier.

Why does it matter whether a home has excess humidity? Excess humidity could lead to the following issues:

1. Musty odors
2. Mold
3. Mildew
4. Bacteria growth
5. Discomfort

Field Controls Whole House Dehumidifiers (FC-DH) efficiently and automatically maintain proper humidity levels for a more comfortable home. It works with the HVAC system to stop mold growth by removing moisture from indoor air. A mechanical process is used to condense out the moisture from the air. Field Controls dehumidifiers feature the following benefits:

1. UNRIVALED EFFICIENCY: Dynamic operation for peace of mind performance
2. COMPACT DESIGN: Perfect for basement and crawl space application. Ideal for whole house integration with HVAC systems
3. ALUMINUM COILS: Ultimate in corrosion protection
4. EASILY CONNECT TO AN EXTERNAL CONDENSATE PUMP: Provides fail safe protection to turn off the dehumidifier if the external condensate pump fails
5. DIGITAL DISPLAY: Allows selection of a precise setpoint while monitoring actual room conditions
6. REMOTE CONTROL KIT OPTION UPGRADE: Convenience for effortless system management

How Does the Whole House Dehumidifier Work?

Field Controls dehumidifiers monitor humidity levels and automatically takes steps to control the humidity. Here is how the dehumidifier works?

1. When the relative humidity rises above the selected setpoint, the dehumidifier will energize.
2. Air cools by passing over a cold coil, causing water in the air to turn into liquid droplets.
3. The system then reheats the air through the condenser coil and distributes it back into the room.

Why might excess humidity be a concern? Visit our recent article to learn more about why modern homes or businesses needs a dehumidifier.

A licensed contractor should install a Whole House Dehumidifier. Find a contractor in your area.

Whether you need to remove humidity or add humidity, we have you covered. Field Controls’ offers a full lineup of humidity control solutions.