Modern air conditioners do a good job of cooling, circulating and filtering the indoor air.
The top of the line systems feature variable speed compressors that allow the equipment to automatically adjust capacity as needed.
There’s rarely a time that the system is required to blast at 100% capacity. Because of the variable speed capability, the air conditioner adjusts output in tiny one percent increments anywhere between forty and one hundred percent. It will most often run at lower speeds for longer cycles. This allows the system to achieve greater efficiency levels and dehumidification. The longer the air conditioner operates, the more time it has to combat excess moisture. However, air conditioners are designed to extract heat from the indoor air and convey it outside. Their purpose isn’t to remove humidity. Excess humidity makes the air feel warmer and sticky. It encourages lower thermostat settings, which adds to the workload of the air conditioner and results in more wear and tear and higher electric bills. Excessive moisture and warm conditions are ideal for breeding bacteria, mold, mildew and dust mites. Humidity can result in damage to home furnishings, causing wood to swell and crack. Partnering a whole-house dehumidifier with the air conditioner improves comfort, efficiency and indoor air quality. You’re going to be able to raise the thermostat setting, spend less money and yet benefit from a healthier and more enjoyable living environment. Dehumidifiers incorporate right into the existing cooling equipment and pull moisture out of the air as it passes through. These systems require only annual maintenance, operate silently and typically pay for themselves very quickly.