Whole-home dehumidification · London & Southwestern Ontario
Aprilaire whole-home dehumidifiers
Goodbye humidity, hello comfort.
Damp weather should stay outside, not inside. If your home has a moist feeling, frequent condensation on the windows, or a continuing musty smell, an Aprilaire whole-home dehumidifier may be right for you. It is installed out of sight with your central heating and cooling system, and all you do is set the humidity you want.
Free in-home air test, humidity included: about 30 minutes, no cost, and no obligation. Serving Southwestern Ontario since 1999.
Why dehumidify your home?
Too much humidity, the enemy of comfort
There are many reasons to dehumidify your home. High humidity weather can be very uncomfortable, and excessive dampness may lead to other home issues in the future.
Maybe you notice a damp, smelly feeling in your basement or another part of your house. Maybe you notice it throughout the entire home. The Aprilaire whole-home dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air and replaces it with fresh, filtered air throughout the entire house.
Your dehumidifier can help lower energy costs, because less moisture in the air means your air conditioner does not have to work as hard. When your dehumidifier is professionally installed by Platinum Air Care, you will forget it’s even there. All you will notice is more comfortable, controlled, and easier-to-breathe air.
Is it humidity?
Signs your home has too much humidity
Condensation on the windows
Do you notice steam or fog along the outlines of a window, or on the entire window? Excessive humidity is the cause. Properly managed humidity in the home will remove condensation or reduce it.
A musty smell that stays
When you enter your home, it should smell clean and fresh. Platinum Air Care’s lineup of products ensures that. However, if your home has a humidity problem, the source of the issue needs to be handled for maximum comfort in the home.
Too hot and sticky in summer
High humidity in the summer can cause discomfort. It can make you feel too hot, or sweaty at normal temperatures, leading you to turn up the air conditioner. This may lead to higher energy bills.
Not sure? Humidity is one of the readings in our free in-home air test, and we go through every reading with you before we leave.
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Whole-home vs portable dehumidifiers
Unlike portable dehumidifiers that are only effective in the rooms they are in, Aprilaire dehumidifiers are installed out of sight with your central heating and cooling system, helping you automatically maintain a comfortable humidity level in every area of your home.
| Portable | Whole-home (Aprilaire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where it works | Only the room it is in | Every area of your home |
| The water | A tray that often needs emptying more than once a month | Drains automatically, no tray to empty |
| Where it sits | In the room it is drying | Out of sight, with your central heating and cooling system |
Eliminate maintenance hassles
Portable dehumidifiers have water trays that often need to be emptied more than once a month. Platinum Air Care makes it easy to maintain, with professional installation and automatic drainage.
You won’t have to disassemble the dehumidifier or interact with the plumbing to empty a water tray, because it is drained automatically. The replacement filter is easy to change, and the air filter replacement is only once a year for the most efficient use of the dehumidifier.
What it does for your home
Benefits of a whole-home dehumidifier
Protects
Reduces overly humid conditions to help protect furnishings and belongings from warpage, mildew, and rot.
Inhibits unhealthy conditions
Reduces growth of allergens like mold, mildew, and dust mites.
Increases comfort
Get rid of that sticky, cold, clammy feeling and musty smells.
Why Aprilaire
Is an Aprilaire dehumidifier right for you?
Of course, not all whole-home dehumidifiers are created equal. That’s why Platinum Air Care chooses Aprilaire dehumidifiers: made in the USA and loaded with homeowner-friendly features that set them apart.
- Built to last. With corrosion-resistant aluminum coils, Aprilaire dehumidifiers are designed and manufactured in the USA.
- Reduces and controls humidity to help prevent damp carpeting and furnishings, mold, mildew, and odors.
- Helps prevent mold, termites, structural wood rot, and odors in a sealed crawl space.
- No messy water tray to empty with professional installation. All you need to do is set your desired humidity, and you’re done.
- Set it and forget it. The control automatically starts dehumidification when humidity above the target is sensed.
Installed by Platinum Air Care
Platinum Air Care includes a 5-year Platinum Warranty Pledge
If your dehumidifier fails within 5 years after installation, we fix it or replace the unit at no additional cost.*
An Aprilaire dehumidifier says goodbye humidity and hello comfort by regulating the moisture in your home. You will notice a comfortable home environment during that humid summer, with constant cycling of air through the system.
*Regular maintenance and filter replacement are required to take advantage of the Platinum Warranty Pledge.
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Humidity all year
Whole-home humidifiers and ventilation
A dehumidifier takes care of the damp months. For dry winter air and fresh-air ventilation, Platinum Air Care also installs whole-home humidifiers, HRVs, and ERVs.
Too dry in winter?
Whole-home humidifiers
Honeywell TrueEASE humidifiers are installed out of sight with your central heating and cooling system, helping you automatically maintain a comfortable humidity level in every area of your home.
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HRV vs ERV
An HRV transfers heat only, while an ERV transfers both heat and moisture. ERVs are often preferred in climates with seasonal humidity changes, while HRVs are commonly used in colder, drier conditions.
HRV vs ERV: what’s the differenceComfort issues?
Ventilation inspection
Ventilation inspections are commonly recommended for homes with comfort issues, poor air circulation, excess humidity, or aging HVAC ventilation systems.
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Questions
Common questions about whole-home dehumidifiers
What does a whole-home dehumidifier do?
An Aprilaire whole-home dehumidifier removes excess moisture from the air and replaces it with fresh, filtered air throughout the entire house. Because it is installed out of sight with your central heating and cooling system, it automatically maintains a comfortable humidity level in every area of your home.
How do I know if my home has too much humidity?
A moist feeling, frequent condensation on the windows, a continuing musty smell, or a damp, smelly feeling in your basement are the usual signs. Humidity is one of the readings in our free in-home air test, if you would like it measured.
What is the difference between a whole-home and a portable dehumidifier?
Portable dehumidifiers are only effective in the rooms they are in, and their water trays often need to be emptied more than once a month. An Aprilaire whole-home dehumidifier is installed with your central heating and cooling system, works in every area of your home, and, with professional installation, drains automatically.
Do I have to empty a whole-home dehumidifier?
Not when Platinum Air Care installs it. With professional installation it is drained automatically, so there is no water tray to empty. All you need to do is set your desired humidity, and the air filter replacement is only once a year.
Can a dehumidifier lower my energy bills?
It can help. Less moisture in the air means your air conditioner does not have to work as hard, and high humidity can make you feel too hot or sweaty at normal temperatures, which leads people to turn up the air conditioner.
How much does a whole-home dehumidifier cost?
It depends on the equipment and on the house, and what suits one home is wrong for the next. That is what the free in-home air test is for, and it costs nothing.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Platinum Air Care includes a 5-year Platinum Warranty Pledge: if your dehumidifier fails within 5 years after installation, we fix it or replace the unit at no additional cost. Regular maintenance and filter replacement are required to take advantage of the pledge.
Do you service and repair dehumidifiers?
Yes. We can help you with a new dehumidifier, or fix your current one. Call (519) 686-3595.
Free in-home air test
Not sure if your home needs a dehumidifier?
Our technicians measure your air on-site, humidity included, and go through the readings with you — about 30 minutes, no cost, and no obligation. Based on the results and your interest, we show you the options best suited for your home.
A new dehumidifier, or fixing your current one?
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