Humidification and Dehumidification

An HVAC Technician’s Guide to Humidity

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Moisture problems show up everywhere in HVAC systems. Knowing how humidity behaves in air can make troubleshooting condensation and comfort issues far easier.

Smarter IAQ and Ventilation Solutions Debut at AHR Expo

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

From whole-home dehumidifiers to high-efficiency ERVs, new IAQ products aim to improve comfort while helping contractors meet evolving ventilation codes.

From Symptoms to Systems: Rethinking Indoor Air Quality in Residential

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Indoor air quality isn’t just about UV bulbs. It’s about humidity, airflow, filtration, and how well a home’s systems work together. For contractors, that’s shifting how they approach IAQ: no longer as a one-stop shop but rather a whole-home strategy that starts with fundamentals.

Choosing the Right Whole-House Humidifier

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500

 Dry indoor air affects comfort, health, and homes during heating season. Knowing how whole-house humidifiers work helps contractors match homeowners with the right solution.

Origins of HVAC Were In Humidity Control

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:30:00 -0500

Heating, cooling, and humidifying air wasn’t new when Willis Carrier came on the scene. What was groundbreaking was the attempt at precise air control in a manufacturing environment.

HVAC Q&A Episode 17: Wiring Thermostats for Dehumidification

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500

In this video, Bryan Orr, founder of HVAC School and president of Kalos Services Inc., walks us through the essential wiring and setup requirements to ensure a system properly controls indoor moisture.

Today’s Trends in Humidification

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500

Manufacturers say the latest trends in residential humidification products are here to stay.

Tourists Are Demanding Cleaner Air, So What Can the HVAC Industry Do To Help Hotels?

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400

More and more travelers are ranking air quality as an important factor when deciding where to stay — here’s how the HVAC industry can help tip the scales for hotels.

HVAC Products Designed for Indoor Agriculture Offer Precise Climate Control

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

The manufacturers of HVAC products for indoor farming say their equipment can help optimize growers’ crop yields.

Aiding High Humidity Levels With a Secondary Dehumidification System

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400

For contractors in humid climates, a lot of the comfort they provide is through being able to control humidity levels, which can be aided by adding a secondary dehumidification system.

Ensuring Comfort and IAQ in Commercial Buildings and Schools During Summer

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Educating the overseers of these buildings on the importance of keeping HVAC systems up and running, even in the summer months, can help prevent damage to both the building and the system itself.

Selling Whole-Home Humidification

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400

Between health benefits, energy savings, and overall improved air quality, whole-home humidification systems are an easy sell for contractors.

How a Bypass Humidifier Works

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Getting a humidification system dialed in is crucial if customers want to reap all the benefits they have to offer.

Project Files: Episode 67 — Variable-Speed A/C in Miami Humidity

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0500

The Endeavor Line provides tech-savvy and environmentally mindful consumers like the Horwitzes with smart home compatibility and sustainable features.

EPA Names 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leaders

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary EPA partnership and labeling program that helps the builders of new homes improve the quality of indoor air and meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved IAQ.

Hot New Cooling Technologies

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

The decarbonization trend has spurred the development of new cooling equipment technologies that often use humidity control to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

Precise Grow Environments From Precise HVAC Tech

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Smarter HVAC equipment in indoor agriculture benefits both the technician and the grower, and the most-precise is yet to come.

Humidification Evolution

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Proper indoor RH — generally between 35% and 60%, with the range leaving wiggle room for personal preferences and outdoor conditions — is vital in maintaining IAQ, the health and well-being of a home’s occupants, and the condition of its furnishings.

Moisture Solutions for Residential Heat Pumps

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0400

To provide optimal comfort, contractors must not only reduce the temperature of the air, they must remove some of the humidity from the air as well.

Takeaways From Honeywell’s 2023 Healthy Buildings Survey

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Office workers across five markets have increased expectations when it comes to their building’s IAQ and carbon footprint and reported the responsibility falls directly on their employer or building manager.

Humidification and Dehumidification Bring Wellness and Comfort

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Comfortable, clean air. That’s what end users on both the residential and commercial sides are looking for in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Dehumidifiers Provide a Solution to Residential, Commercial Indoor Air Quality Issues

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Following are several of the latest dehumidification products on the market, representing residential and industrial applications alike.

Will Humidification Stay ‘Hot’?

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Whether it be a single-family household, school, or even a grocery store, all of those spaces need clean, high-quality air — which humidification plays a role in.

NREL Discovers Humidity Is Why A/C Units Consume So Much Energy

bellolih@bnpmedia.com (Hannah Belloli-Oster) — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Colorado researchers found that on average, more than half of the energy consumed by residential air conditioners deals with the humidity on a hot day.

The A-B-C-D of HVAC for Indoor Cannabis Growing Facilities

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400

A big part of the growth cycle of the cannabis plant is deeply rooted in the ability of the plant to absorb and rid itself of water vapor, so we now add a D to HVAC for dehumidification.

Dehumidification a Big Part of Indoor Air Quality Equation

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400

Homeowners are increasingly paying attention to improving their indoor air quality, and dehumidification is a big part of the IAQ equation.

Pandemic Created Consumer Awareness, Increased Demand for Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0400

It has now been two years since the pandemic brought IAQ to the forefront of everyone’s minds. Manufacturers are stepping up with an array of products to clean and monitor the air people breathe.

AprilAire Takes Aim at Radon

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500

January is National Radon Action Month, and IAQ manufacturer AprilAire used its booth at the AHR Expo to showcase its new radon mitigation lineup.

MARS Revisits Innovations, Finds New Ones

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

HVACR innovations present and past characterized the MARS booth at the recent AHR Expo in Las Vegas.

DriSteem Introduces Silver Ionization Filter

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 10:00:19 -0500

DriStreem announced the addition of a new Silver Ionization Filter to their catalog of products.