Homeowners' pick for heating and cooling across central Kentucky and the Bluegrass
Whole-Home Dehumidifiers
We install and service whole-home dehumidifiers, the ducted units that pull moisture out of the air for the entire house instead of one room. Homeowners across Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and West Virginia call us when the AC runs all day and the house still feels clammy, when basements smell musty, or when windows sweat in summer. If that sounds like your house, call us and we will measure the humidity before we recommend anything.
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Taking calls until 5:00 PM ET
What the job involves
A whole-home dehumidifier ties into your existing ductwork and runs on its own humidity control, so it can dry the air even when the air conditioner is not calling for cooling. We look at where the unit can sit, usually a basement, crawlspace or mechanical closet, then plan the duct connections, the condensate drain and the power. Most installs take a day. On older farmhouses where ductwork was added long after the house was framed, we sometimes run a dedicated supply and return instead of forcing a tie-in.
What we check and install
We start with readings. Indoor humidity in several rooms, the temperature split across the AC coil, duct sizing, and whether the system is short cycling and never running long enough to remove moisture. We check for crawlspace ground moisture, missing vapor barrier, dryer and bath venting, and return leaks pulling damp air from unconditioned space. Then we size the dehumidifier to the pints of moisture your house actually produces, set the humidistat, and run the drain to a spot that will not back up on you.
How we decide it is the right call
Sometimes it is not. If your AC is oversized and blasting cold air in short bursts, fixing airflow or the charge may solve the damp feeling for less work. If a crawlspace is open to bare dirt, sealing that comes first or the dehumidifier fights a losing battle. We recommend a whole-home unit when humidity stays high after the mechanical issues are addressed, when the basement is finished living space, or when someone in the house reacts to mold and dust mites.
Other indoor air quality work
What every visit includes
Written quote before any work
Covering 125 cities across Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky and 3 more.You reach a person, not a menu
Open 7 days, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.Every major brand, gas and electric
Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman and more. We are not an authorized dealer for any of them.Whole-Home Dehumidifiers — quick answers
Will a whole-home dehumidifier replace my air conditioner?
No. It removes moisture and adds a little heat doing it, so you still need cooling. The two work together, and a properly humidity-controlled house often feels comfortable at a slightly warmer thermostat setting.
Where does the water go?
To a condensate drain, a nearby floor drain, or a condensate pump if gravity will not cooperate. We plan that route during the estimate, because a drain that backs up causes more trouble than the humidity did.
Do these need maintenance?
Yes. The filter needs changing on a schedule, the coil needs cleaning, and the drain needs checking for clogs. We fold it into a regular heating and cooling visit so nothing gets forgotten.
How it works
- Step 1
Tell us the symptom
Call or fill in the quote form and describe what changed. Warm air, no air, a smell, a noise, a breaker that keeps tripping. That detail tells us what parts to bring along.
- Step 2
We diagnose on site
We check the thermostat, the electrical side, airflow and the equipment itself before we quote anything. If the problem sits in the ductwork rather than the unit, we say so plainly.
- Step 3
We repair and explain
Most air conditioning repair and heating repair work finishes in one visit. We show you the failed part, explain what caused it, and tell you what to watch for next season.
- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quote before work starts
Why homeowners call us
- Propane and dual fuelPlenty of homes in our service area run propane heat or a dual fuel setup with a heat pump. We know how those systems switch over and why a bad changeover setting can leave you cold and burning fuel.
- Older houses, added ductworkFarmhouses often got ducts decades after they were built, run through crawl spaces and attics. When the equipment tests fine but rooms still fight each other, we look at the duct runs and static pressure.
- Repair before replacementA failed capacitor, a cracked wire, a clogged drain or a bad control board is a repair, not a new system. We tell you when the equipment is genuinely finished and when it is not.
- Plain talk on the phoneWe ask what the thermostat reads, whether the outdoor unit is spinning, and when it last worked normally. That two minute conversation often shortens the visit and keeps the repair cost down.
- All major brands, gas & electricCarrier, Trane, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York and more, as an independent company.
- Straight answersIf a system is not worth repairing, we say so, often right on the phone.
Whole-Home Dehumidifiers
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- A real person answers
- Open 7 days
- Written quotes
- All major brands
- Gas & electric
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