Differences in Refrigerant dehumidifiers

When talking about refrigerant dehumidifiers, there are two types.  There are standard dehumidifiers and there are Low Grain Refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers.  LGR’s are different from standard grade refrigerant dehumidifiers because they are much more energy efficient and the way they are built means they can pull more water also. LGR dehumidifiers use a double cooling system to lower the moisture laden air temperature once inside the dehumidifier so more condensation can form on the internal cooling coils. As condensation builds up on the coils, the water will drip in to a collector pan and then drain down into a discharge pump, or a hose can be run directly down into a floor drain.  LGR dehumidifiers provide the best moisture removal for refrigerant dehumidifiers. These dehumidifiers  produce air that is generally about twenty degrees hotter than when it entered the dehumidifier.  The air will also be dryer and with less moisture than standard refrigerant units.

Dehumidifiers For All Occasions

Whether you have a basement, a museum, a library, a manufacturing business, an indoor pool, or just need to paint your race car in a dehumidified environment there is a dehumidifier designed to fit your needs.  Since not all environments or the same you can't expect all dehumidifiers to be the same.  Also, in the world of dehumidifiers the size of the unit doesn't always mean that it is better or worse than another unit.   By this I mean you may have two different dehumidifiers with one being smaller than the other and the smaller one may be more energy efficient and pull more water.

When figuring what kind of dehumidifier needed and how many there are many factors that can go into this calculation.  First is how many cubic feet of air do you need dehumidified, what is the average temperature of the area, is the area already heated and/or cooled, how many people live or work in the area, how many doors are in the area, how often are those doors left open, what other activities happen in this space, and more.  These are all things to take into account when trying to figure out your dehumidifier needs.  This could also determine whether or not you need a desiccant dehumidifier or a low grain refrigerant dehumidifier.

When you are unsure about which way to go, it is always best to call a professional who can help walk you through the process.

Sizing Indoor Swimming Pool Dehumidifiers

Sizing a dehumidifier to a particular space to be dried is crucial to how well that dehumidifier(s) will work.  An undersized dehumidifier will not be able to keep up with the moisture load of the air you want dried and thus you will still have problems and you will be dissatisfied with your purchase. Since not all dehumidifiers are made the same nor operate the same it is important to have one that will do the job you intend it to do.  Whether it is a small residential indoor spa area or a large indoor Olympic sized swimming pool we can help you get the correct drying equipment the first time.

For indoor pools and spas a dehumidifier is crucial to reduce the humidity and increase the comfort and relaxation that comes with a pool or spa.  However, this dehumidifier needs to be able to stand up to the corrosive effects of chlorine and high humidity for years.  This is where we can help.  Since we own and operate a water restoration company as well we understand how to size dehumidifiers correctly to different structures.  We have a swimming pool calculator that will help work you through the process of figuring out which dehumidifier and how many you will need.  In an indoor swimming pool you will also need a small amount of exhaust air out of the structure.  This will help with water vapor removal as well as putting a slight negative pressure on the space to help eliminate chlorine odors.

You can start filling out as much of the information as possible on the swimming pool calculator and when you get stuck (and you will unless you are an engineer) you can call us and we will get you in touch with our engineer, at no cost to you.  Once you have worked through that with the engineer then we can get you the equipment you will need to have the best indoor pool environment for years to come.   We are here to make the process simple and to get you the right equipment the first time.

Professional Drying Equipment is owned and operated by Pearson Carpet Care, LLC in Humble, TX. They have been in the drying industry since 1992 and have been a distributor of drying equipment since 2001.  They can be reached at 281-548-7200.

Be a Restorer, Not a Reconstructor

In the water restoration industry there are many companies with many different ideas about how things should be done. I would like to propose to you that being a restorer rather than a reconstructor has many benefits that most companies overlook.

First being a restorer is often harder work and requires that someone have skills in drying and knowledge of drying a home or office. For example in the photo on the right, the column was completely saturated from the top of it down to the floor. We were able to completely dry it in 3 days by wrapping it in plastic and forcing dry air in the plastic. Where this differs from someone that is mainly a reconstructor is they would have tore into the column and then it would have been a costly rebuild. The paint on the column and in the two rooms it was located in was a faux finish. So you would have had to re-faux paint two rooms plus sheetrock and trim work on the column. Since we restored it without tearing into it these reconstruction cost were eliminated. This said the insurance company money and saved the insured the hassle of going through the reconstruction process.

Second if you can dry and restore a home or office with little or no damage then insurance companies will love you. This helps keep the cost of claims down and when you can do that adjusters, insurance companies, and most of all your customers will refer you and want to use you. Another benefit would be to the water restoration company owner. If you are drying and restoring rather than reconstructing you don't need as many employees. This helps keep your overhead down as well as your liability down.

With all this said the reason a lot of restoration companies still remove things that can be dried is because they do not take the time to go to water restoration schools and learn the latest techniques. Then when and if they do go to a water restoration school they don't implement what they are taught. It cost a lot of money to buy the necessary equipment to be able to dry and restore things in a home or office without having to replace them. One of the most popular dehumidifiers still manufactured today is a standard dehumidifier, not a low grain dehumidifier. When insurance companies stop paying for the use of standard dehumidifiers on water restoration jobs then companies will be forced to buy low grain refrigerant dehumidifiers and almost by default will become better at drying. This will push the industry to learn how to dry and restore when possible.

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How to Dry a Hardwood Floor

Over the years I have dried many hard wood floors on screeds. Everything from gymnasiums to commercial office buildings, historical homes, etc. Before we had low grain refrigerant dehumidifiers we used to use desiccant dehumidifiers. However, with all the advancement in dehumidifier technology in recent years it is a lot easier to do a more thorough drying job with a lot less destruction.

Once you have choosen your dehumidifier then you can remove one or two strips of wood the length of the room and 2 boards away from the baseboard on each side of the room. This can be replaced easily once the floor is dry. This will allow you to be able to extract any standing water between the screeds. Then you will be able to dry the screeds and floor. Now you can take your dehumidifier and some lay flat ducting and pump the warm dry air from the dehumidifier under the floor. The add to the airflow with some centrigual fans pointing straight down under the floor. At this point, you should be able to go to the other side of the room and feel the air coming out.

For more information look us up at http://www.pearsoncarpetcare.com or at http://www.prodrying.com