Recent spikes in the cost per kWh of electricity have created a chasm between the cost of running these two types of technologies, and now is a better time than ever for businesses to revisit their installations and optimise their setup. As a rule of thumb, it is important to maintain relative humidity below 60%RH to prevent rust, mould and other effects of excess humidity causing extensive damage to buildings. At the same time, it’s important to keep an RH level between 50% and 60% to maintain healthy and comfortable conditions for people inside the buildings. What’s the difference between condense and adsorption dehumidification? An integrated humidistat allows you to select a required humidity and the AD20 will switch itself on and off automatically to maintain the set humidity level, saving energy and adding convenience on the job.

That’s why we always start with the temperature and the required RH level. Below are some common examples of how temperature and relative humidity can determine your choice of technology: Why you should speak to an expert before making your decision A unit too large for its intended purpose can jeopardise the energy efficiency of operations by needlessly overdrying a space. However, a unit too small may not be able to service the area, requiring multiple units running in tandem to reach target conditions. Furthermore, as a dehumidifier will reduce the moisture in the air in the spaces it is employed, it will make it faster and easier to heat up areas than in more humid, moisture-heavy settings. Although there are two main types of industrial dehumidifiers – condense and desiccant units – they function similarly. Humid air is first drawn in and then, via the natural process of condensation or desiccation, unwanted moisture is captured and drained away. The dried air is then exhausted outwards, and the process repeats.

The choice you make will dictate the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of maintaining humidity within your building. In this article, we explain the differences between adsorption and condense dehumidification, the applications most suited to each, and why Aerial has become such a renowned source of expertise across Europe. What is dehumidification? In short, it absorbs the moisture in the air from your wet clothes, and projects warm, dryer air that over time dries out your clothes to the same effect a tumble dryer would (admittedly over a longer span of time). Eco-Friendly Refrigerant: Uses new cleaner refrigerant that is more efficient and meets 2020 EU regulations.

Conversely, if the room temperature is 10°C, the unit may form ice on the cold coils and continuously enter a defrost cycle, wasting time and energy. It’s the responsibility of a building or property owner to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for staff, customers and visitors.

Now you hopefully have a stronger understanding of the positive impact of commercial dehumidifiers and how to decide between a condense and adsorption solution, here we provide our recommended dehumidifiers in four specific circumstances. For construction and water damage restoration Aerial dehumidifiers are designed for commercial and industrial applications. Their precise digital controls, high quality construction and range of advances features make them very capable drying units. They can operate in challenging conditions where other lesser quality units would struggle. A desiccant dehumidifier uses chemicals rather than condensation to remove moisture from the air. A desiccant rotor within the machinery contains a network of small airways lined with silica gel. To maximise the performance of a unit and enjoy the greatest energy savings possible, it is vital to establish a regular routine to inspect, clean and maintain your dehumidification solutions. Many of our Aerial dehumidifiers are fitted with kWh and hour counters, making it easy to plan regular preventative maintenance and service schedules for the equipment. Consider the dehumidifier as part of the wider building