Optimal/Most Efficient Solution For Whole-home
Humidity Control
“Tight” Home Construction
Homes built with a foam seal, glazing, icynene, and/or other new
environmental barriers provide optimum energy efficiency.
In these tighter homes, moisture and VOCs build from washing,
cooking, and other activities. There are typically few ways to remove
the moisture that is now trapped on the inside.
Air Conditioning Efficiency
Air conditioners are more efficient than ever before, cooling the
home quickly with as little power consumption as possible. In tighter
homes, air conditioning systems can run on partial load conditions well
over 90% of the time, which means less run time, therefore less
dehumidification. Overcooling is usually a last resort to get needed
dehumidification.
Using variable-speed or advanced air-handling technology to gain
additional dehumidification is another option, however, it typically
lowers the energy efficiency of the system; a system designed to
optimize cooling.
Portable Solution versus Whole-home Solution
A portable unit treats the air in just one room.
To get the
ultimate health and comfort benefits from a portable homeowners would
have to purchase one for every room in their home.
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A better, more convenient solution is to install a central
dehumidifier. As part of the home's heating and cooling system, it
installs away from the living space and operates silently
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