An appliance designed to lower the humidity level in a room, when operated in conjunction with a cooling system, can impact the system’s effectiveness. This impact relates to the amount of moisture present in the air; excessive moisture can increase the workload on the cooling system. A typical scenario might involve a humid basement where both appliances are utilized to maintain a comfortable environment.
The potential advantages of using both devices concurrently include improved energy efficiency of the cooling system and increased comfort levels for occupants. By reducing the amount of moisture that the cooling system needs to remove, it operates more efficiently. Historically, addressing high humidity levels relied primarily on increasing the capacity of cooling systems; however, a separate humidity control appliance offers a more targeted and potentially more cost-effective solution.