Buying a commercial dehumidifier for your business or warehouse is a big investment which makes it very important to buy the right one. There are different kinds of commercial dehumidifiers with their own unique set of qualities. Buying one isn’t like choosing a portable dehumidifier because you have to make sure your dehumidifier covers a large room or warehouse. Fortunately, there are a few things you may keep in mind to help you buy the right dehumidifier for your business.
7 Things About Commercial Dehumidifier to Remember
1. Know the Difference
The first thing you may want to know is the difference between a commercial dehumidifier and a residential one. Residential dehumidifiers are usually smaller, quieter, and more affordable because they’re manufactured for small domestic rooms. Commercial dehumidifiers, as well as industrial dehumidifiers, are more fit for large rooms or warehouses because they’re built for durability and to cover wide rooms.
2. Measure the Size of the Room
Before you start browsing for a dehumidifier, you need to know how big your commercial space is in cubic square feet. You can do this using a ruler or tape measure to find the width and length of the room. To find the cubic square feet, multiply the width and length, and then multiply them by the height of the room.
3. Find out Your Recommended Air Changes per Hour
Air changes per hour (ACH) is the frequency of the air flow through the dehumidifier every hour. Some dehumidifiers have set ACH depending on the humidity of the room. For humidity levels of 90-100%, the ACH is 6 while 80-90% is 5, 70-80% is 4, and 3 for humidity levels of 6-70%.
4. Using Commercial Dehumidifiers in Other Large Spaces
Your commercial dehumidifier may also be used in your home as long as you’re using it in a large space. These dehumidifiers are manufactured for large areas with high humidity. Even though you may use one in your home, it’s better to keep dehumidifier units made especially for residential use.
5. Amount of Noise Produced
Residential dehumidifiers are a lot quieter than commercial ones and it’s recommended that you place the commercial dehumidifier in areas where you won’t mind the noise. When buying one, keep an eye on the dBA rating of the commercial dehumidifier.
6. Use it After a Leak or Flood
If your commercial space recently experienced a flood or leak, using a large dehumidifier may help speed up the drying process and prevent bacteria and molds from growing. They may be better than fans when removing moisture from hard surfaces, wall frames, and wood flooring. Keep the doors and windows closed when you turn on the dehumidifier.
7. Know How Much Water It Will Remove
A commercial dehumidifier may greatly help dry up flooded rooms but it may also take away too much moisture from your commercial space. When buying a dehumidifier, know how many pints per 24 hours they may remove. Some may take away 70-160 pints while smaller and more durable ones may remove about 50 pints.
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Commercial dehumidifiers are great for lowering the humidity in your commercial space and drying up leaked or flooded areas. Important things to remember before you buy one is the size of your commercial space, its humidity, and the ACH you need. Make sure to keep a few of this information in mind when buying your own commercial dehumidifier.
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