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DEHUMIDIFIERS • BUTLER CO. & SURROUNDING AREAS
The Air in Your Home Shouldn’t Feel Heavier Than the Air Outside
Summer in our area brings more than heat. It brings humidity that seeps into basements, sticks to your skin, and overworks your air conditioner. If your home feels damp, musty, or just plain sticky no matter how low you set the thermostat, a whole-home dehumidifier tied into your system can pull that excess moisture out for good, quietly and automatically. Pelles has been helping Southern Butler County and Northern Allegheny County families enjoy that feeling since 1997.
29 years
Serving Mars & Butler County
FREE QUOTES
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FINANCING
Options available
WHY IT MATTERS
Signs your home could use a dehumidifier
MUSTY SMELLS THAT WON'T GO AWAY
If a room smells damp even after cleaning, excess moisture in the air is likely the source, not dirt.
FOGGY OR SWEATING WINDOWS
Condensation building up on windows or cold pipes is a clear sign humidity levels are running too high.
A BASEMENT OR CRAWL SPACE THAT FEELS CLAMMY
Below-grade spaces trap moisture easily, which makes them one of the first places dampness shows up.
VISIBLE MOLD OR MILDEW
Dark spots in bathrooms, closets, or basements often mean humidity has been sitting too high for too long.
YOUR AC RUNS CONSTANTLY BUT THE HOUSE STILL FEELS STICKY
Air conditioners are built to cool, not dehumidify. When humidity is too high, your system can run nonstop and still leave the air feeling heavy.
WARPED WOOD, PEELING PAINT, OR SWOLLEN DOORS
Excess moisture in the air gets absorbed by wood and drywall, which can lead to sticking doors and damaged finishes over time.
THE PAYOFF
What you actually get with a whole-home dehumidifier
A dehumidifier does more than make a room feel less sticky. It changes how your whole home performs, from your air conditioner's workload to the air you breathe every day.
REAL COMFORT, NOT JUST COOLER AIR
Pulling excess moisture out of the air makes your home feel noticeably more comfortable, even at a higher thermostat setting.
LESS STRAIN ON YOUR AIR CONDITIONER
When your dehumidifier handles moisture, your AC can focus on temperature, which means less overworking and more consistent cooling.
PROTECTION AGAINST MOLD AND MILDEW
Keeping humidity in a normal range makes it much harder for mold, mildew, and musty odors to take hold in the first place.
HEALTHIER AIR TO BREATHE
Dust mites, mold spores, and other allergens thrive in damp air. Lowering humidity helps cut down on the conditions they need to grow.
A BASEMENT OR CRAWL SPACE THAT FINALLY FEELS NORMAL
Whole-home units reach the areas portable units struggle with, so damp, musty basements can start to feel like usable space again.
LESS WORK FOR YOU
Unlike a portable unit that needs its tank emptied constantly, a whole-home dehumidifier drains automatically and runs in the background.
We install and service all major brands of dehumidifiers
Our technicians are trained to work on virtually any make or model, regardless of who installed the system. If your brand isn’t listed, contact us.
- AMERICAN STANDARD
- TRANE
- COLEMAN
- BRYANT
- RHEEM
- DAIKIN
- CARRIER
- YORK
- MITSUBISHI
- GOODMAN
- FRIGIDAIRE
- GREE
- LENNOX
- AMANA
- FUJITSU
FAQs
Common questions our customers have about dehumidifiers
A whole-home dehumidifier connects to your ductwork or air handler and removes excess moisture from the air as it circulates through your entire house. A portable unit only treats one room and needs its water tank emptied regularly. A whole-home system drains automatically and covers the whole house without you thinking about it.
Most homes are comfortable somewhere between 35 and 50 percent relative humidity. Above that range, you may start noticing that sticky feeling, musty odors, or condensation on windows. A dehumidifier paired with a humidistat keeps things in that range automatically.
Yes. Musty odors and mold both need moisture to thrive. Bringing humidity down into a normal range removes the conditions they depend on, which often clears up odors and helps prevent mold from returning.
It can. When your dehumidifier handles moisture removal, your air conditioner does not have to work as hard to make the house feel comfortable, which can mean steadier cooling and less strain on the system.
Maintenance is minimal. Most units need a routine filter check and a cleaning once or twice a year, which our technicians can handle during a regular maintenance visit. There is no tank to empty like there is with a portable unit.
Basements are one of the most common problem areas, and a whole-home dehumidifier can make a real difference there, especially if the dampness is affecting air quality upstairs, too. In some cases, a dedicated basement unit may make more sense, and we can help you figure out which option fits your home.
Honest service. Comfort you can count on. Here in your community.
- Adams Township
- Allison Park
- Bakerstown
- Bakerstown Station
- Bradford Woods
- Butler
- Callery
- Cranberry Township
- Criders Corners
- Evans City
- Fernway
- Fox Run
- Gibsonia
- Glade Mills
- Hampton
- Hampton Township
- Mars
- Marshall Township
- McCandless
- McFann
- Myoma
- Ogle
- Pine Run
- Pine-Richland
- Saxonburg
- Seven Fields
- Strables Corners
- Thorn Hill
- Unionville
- Valencia
- Warrendale
- Watters
- Wexford
- Zelienople
Your indoor air quality is too important to leave to chance. Contact
Pelles today.
Stop fighting sticky summer air. Contact Pelles Heating & Cooling for prompt, professional service backed by nearly 30 years of trusted experience right here in Mars, Cranberry Township, and the surrounding area.
