With a water removal capacity of 25 pints per day, the IW25-1 dehumidifier makes a broader impact on pre-existing humidity challenges by removing nearly 22 gallons of water per week. 

Dehumidification product sales are on the rise as builders and homeowners alike are increasingly aware of the issues associated with high humidity in a home or occupied space.

Because consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of managing IAQ, they are willing to spend money to purchase products to improve overall comfort in their homes. As a result, the U.S. IAQ market is forecast to grow to $11.4 billion by 2019 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7 percent over the next four years.

Heat Pipe Technology (HPT) a division of MiTek® Industries, a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced it has completed a successful installation at Amalie Arena, home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, that reduced humidity levels, improved ice quality, and cut energy costs.

If contractors get a whiff of mold and mildew, the homeowner can smell it, too. It’s the perfect starting point for a conversation about humidity control. 

The Energy Star^®-rated Ultra-Aire 98H can remove up to 98 pints of water per day, has a limited 5.9-A draw, and an energy factor of 2.95 liters per kWh. 

Nanocap Technologies LLC has announced the Nanocap Process, which uses capillary condensation and then osmosis through a semi-permeable membrane to dry air. Based on nanopore technology and available for licensing, this patented process is said to be significantly more efficient than conventional dehumidification.

Contractors, engineers, architects, and building owners are becoming more and more aware of humidification and dehumidification technologies and how such products can benefit their operations.