When the air outside is thick and sticky, the last thing you want is to feel that same humidity inside your home. Excess indoor moisture doesn’t just make you uncomfortable. Signs of high humidity include damage to hardwood floors, swelling door frames, mold, and higher cooling costs. Simply lowering the thermostat won’t solve the problem. At All American Services of Georgia in Madison, GA we understand how Georgia summers can push your HVAC system to its limits.
Whole-Home Dehumidifiers
Portable dehumidifiers might help in a pinch, but they’re no match for the kind of sustained moisture control Georgia homes often need. A whole-home dehumidifier offers a more effective and convenient solution. When we install one directly into your home’s existing HVAC system, it removes excess moisture from the air as it moves through your ducts. By keeping indoor humidity levels balanced, a whole-home system helps prevent mold growth, protects wood surfaces, and reduces that sticky, heavy feeling in the air. It also supports your air conditioner by lightening its workload, improving cooling performance and energy efficiency over time.
Boost Ventilation to Keep Moisture Moving
Bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms generate a lot of heat and steam, quickly raising humidity levels indoors. Without proper ventilation, that moisture has nowhere to go. This leads to stuffy air, musty smells, and an increased risk of mold growth in tight or poorly circulated spaces like corners and cabinets. Exhaust fans offer a simple but effective way to pull that damp air out of your home and send it outside.
To get the most out of your exhaust fans, let them run for at least 15 minutes after a shower or after cooking. It’s also important to make sure your dryer is venting properly. Lint buildup or blocked vents can trap moisture and make laundry areas warm and damp. Good ventilation works hand in hand with whole-home dehumidification to keep indoor air dry, clean, and comfortable.
Proper AC Size and Operation Help Manage Moisture
Your air conditioner doesn’t just cool your home. It also plays a key role in removing excess humidity. In fact, on the muggiest days, it can remove up to 25 gallons of moisture from your home’s air. But if the system is too large or too small for your house, it may not do either job well. An oversized unit cools the air too quickly and shuts off before it has time to pull enough moisture out. On the other hand, a unit that’s too small may constantly run without ever fully cooling all the rooms in your home or decreasing humidity sufficiently. If your home still feels damp or sticky with the AC running, it may be time to have our professionals check the system’s size to ensure it matches your household needs.
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You can also help your AC perform better by keeping the thermostat at a steady setting. Around 75 or 76 degrees is often ideal. Constantly adjusting the temperature can cause the system to short cycle or work harder than necessary, which limits its ability to manage humidity. A consistent setting allows the system to run longer, improving both moisture removal and overall comfort.
Contact Your Local Cooling Experts
At All American Services of Georgia, we have been serving the residents of Madison, GA and the surrounding areas for over twenty years. We offer whole-home dehumidifier installation, cooling system upgrades, and maintenance services as well as other indoor air quality services. Our work is backed by a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, giving you confidence that every job will be done right the first time.
If you are ready to protect your home from excessive humidity and enjoy greater comfort this summer, schedule your humidity control consultation with All American Services of Georgia today.
