If I already have an a/c unit, why do I need an dehumidifier?
Air conditioning equipment does remove humidity, however; it does not do it efficiently. Many times systems will cycle off way before humidity is starting to be removed due to oversized units or the fact that the units are sized for peak load and now it is night time or winter time. Also, due to the 13 SEEER Federal Mandate, the new units do not remove humidity like they used to. Most of the manufacturers found the quickest way to get to 13 SEER and removing moisture was not their top concern.
Keep in mind, just a few percentages of humidity change surrounding the human body can will cause you discomfort. A few more and you’re miserable. Most homeowner’s don’t know that the humidity level in their home is the largest factor for their discomfort.
A dehumidifier will specifically control your home's humidity and have gallons of water exiting your house. After we are done, you will find that you can actually raise the temperature of your thermostat and remain comfortable, thus saving money on your electric bill.