Q: Whenever it's hot oustide, I smell a musty smell in my home. How can I get rid of it?
A: Humidity levels in summer can exceed 90% in the "Peach State," and many cooling systems just can't dehumidify a home's air enough. It feels "clammy," not comfortable, inside. Worse, the moisture in the air promotes mold and mildew growth, which causes a musty smell like the one you mentioned.
There is a solution: a whole-house air-purifying dehumidifier. It maintains proper levels of humidity inside for greater comfort. And, when your home's indoor humidity is under control, you can raise your thermostat by a few degrees and still feel cool and comfortable.
Q: How does a whole-house air-purifying dehmidifier work?
A: This kind of system, which cleans your indoor air and dehumidifies it, first draws a measured amount of fresh air into the home, which is mixed with indoor air. The air is filtered to remove airborne particles and then dehumidified, keeping the relative humidity below 50%.