The post is over on TheChocolateLife .
TL;DR – Key Takeaways
From my understanding of the video (link in the post on TheChocolateLife), it’s best to address a humidity issue in an already air-conditioned space by increasing the capacity of the air conditioning system to both cool and properly dehumidify the air.
If you’re moving into a new space, sizing the AC properly in the first place is always the best solution.
If you do need “spot” dehumidification and can’t upgrade the installed system, consider a portable dehumidifier or portable air conditioner, and install it to exhaust both the heat and moisture the unit extracts into the existing HVAC return or directly outdoors. I have recommended the TrippLite SRCool 12000 to some of my clients as auxiliary cooling in a confined space for the construction of cooling rooms and tunnels.
If you decide to purchase a dehumidifier, consider buying one that uses rotary dessicant (as opposed to refrigeration compressor) technology, and no matter what option you choose, make sure to exhaust the warm air and humidity to the outside.
One way to get more efficiency out of a through-window or min-split system is by using one or more Coolbot Pros. One or more Coolbot Pros from StoreItCold can increase the efficiency of your air conditioning solution. With Coolbots you can easily cool a room down to 55F, which you can’t do with conventional AC units, obviating the need to purchase an expensive walk-in.
Thoughts? Comment here or over on main site.
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updated by @clay: 04/28/25 15:32:17
