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Would a de humidifier work?

Mom2Dogs — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 18:46:10 GMT

We do not have central air, but with a wall unit we manage to keep our mail level comfortable. Upstairs, the way the house is designed we would need several outdoor mini split units for cooling.

I was wondering if a dehumidifier in the hallway upstairs would cool that area as well as the adjacent bedroom?

Re: Would a de humidifier work?

Kachina624 — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:06:48 GMT

@Mom2Dogs. A dehumidifier only removes moisture from the air, it doesn't cool.

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:16:54 GMT

@Kachina624 I agree but I thought if the air was not so humid it would be more tolerable.

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RedTop — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:18:46 GMT

The answer to your specific question is no; cool air is not associated with a dehumidifier.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:23:16 GMT

I cool my house with a central evaporative cooler which puts humidity INTO the house. Only used in dry climates.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:02:10 GMT

Yes, a dehumidifier will make it feel cooler although the temperature will remain the same. Drier hot air feels cooler than humid hot air.

ETA-

The 'heat index' is based on a calculation using the humidity plus the temperature to give you a reading of how hot it feels.

Re: Would a de humidifier work?

Sakuya — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:41:51 GMT

I would think a dehumidifier would make the heat more tolerable since it would not also be humid. Put a bowl of ice in front of a fan that is facing you. Or wipe down limbs with wet washcloth while sitting in front of fan. Cools the skin.

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happilyretiredgirl — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 20:59:35 GMT

@Mom2Dogs You may want to try a large home air purifier. I have one in my family room and it blows cool air while purifying the air. It has really helped with my allergies as well. I purchased a large one that sits on the floor and it has various fan controls and a light indicator when to clean the filter. The brand is a Hunter Console multi-room air purifier. I have been very pleased with it. I purchased it from the Q.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 21:16:10 GMT

Just buy a good, big fan for air movement. Circulating air always feels cooler even if the temp stays the same, but you don't need the purifier function.

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Mom2Dogs — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:26:57 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Just buy a good, big fan for air movement. Circulating air always feels cooler even if the temp stays the same, but you don't need the purifier function.

We have a small ceiling fan in the hallway.

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Jk9 — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:43:25 GMT

If you have a lot of humidity in your home, a dehumidifier will help you feel cooler. We live in a very humid environment and use 2 dehumidifiers in our home with central AC. Some rooms are cooler than others due to how our home is made and the dehumidifiers are a big help. It's amazing how much water comes out of the air here in addition to the amount removed by the ac. I would try one and see if it helps your specific situation.