Why Can Air Conditioners Be Effective Dehumidifiers?
The primary function of most A/C systems is to transfer heat from indoor environments to the outdoors. The evaporator coil design of most A/C systems dictate a tightly configured design of aluminum fins which do a good job of transferring heat but a poor job of dehumidification. Tests have shown that when A/C systems are installed in high humidity situations, their service life is severely affected. The overall life span of Dehumidifier Corporation of America systems in high humidity applications when compared to air conditioning is much longer. A/C systems provide some dehumidification while discharging cool air only creating a cool clammy environment that requires costly re-heat to make these rooms comfortable.
