AC Systems Fail to Control Humidity and Comfort, Learn the Dehumidification Fix with Chris Howells

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Gary McCreadie and Chris Howells discuss the importance of dehumidification in HVAC systems and its impact on indoor air quality and comfort.

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie is joined by Chris Howells , Senior Training and Development Manager at AprilAire , to discuss the importance of dehumidification in indoor air quality and home comfort. Chris explains how air conditioners handle both temperature and moisture, and why many systems struggle to control humidity on their own. The conversation covers how standalone dehumidifiers work, including reheat and moisture removal, along with different installation methods and sizing considerations. Gary and Chris also explore common issues like oversized systems, seasonal humidity problems, and how proper humidity control can improve comfort, protect materials, and support overall health. In this conversation, Chris explains the importance of dehumidification in HVAC systems and how it supports comfort, health, and home protection. He describes how air conditioners remove some moisture but often cannot control humidity on their own, especially in certain conditions. Chris and Gary discuss how standalone dehumidifiers work using cooling and reheat, along with different installation methods and sizing factors. They also cover how issues like…

People in this episode

Host: Gary McCreadie

Guest: Chris Howells

Topics covered

• dehumidification
• indoor air quality
• HVAC systems
• humidity control
• home comfort
• moisture removal

Keywords

• dehumidification
• HVAC
• air conditioning
• humidity control
• indoor air quality
• home comfort
• moisture removal

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Organizations: AprilAire

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