Same. Living in the pacific northwet, I've burned through 6 dehumidifiers so far. I run one in my shop 24/7/365 and one in my house and one in my RV in winter. Aside from reducing mold and such, it just feels nice to come into a dryer house when it's all wet outside.
We really like AprilAire dehumidifiers. Not cheap, but very reliable and made in USA. Many models allow dehumidification based on either relative humidity or dew point. Separately, your house might have higher _relative_ humidity in the winter, but it shouldn't be more humid.
@@ncooty After having so many dehumidifiers die, I bought a proper commercial Alorair unit. It's been running 24/7 for 3 years and still looks almost new inside. It's loud and ugly and doesn't have a bucket or pump, but it just keeps chugging along, which is fine by me. The consumer dehumidifiers really do not last.
Good example of when the plumber does not speak to the electrician and the electrician lands the panel right next to the waste cleanout rendering it useless to snake.
This is a little elaborate. I bought a cheap atomizer instead and it’s been working amazingly well. I think it was $150 and took me a couple hours to install. Steam setup sounds great but gees oh man. This would 3 grand or more to have someone install
@@RandomVids519 exactly, wonder why they didn't install the regular $200 whole house humidifier, barely any electronics to go wrong, install is very simple, just replace that "filter" every year, i don't get it...
Those work great, but I wouldn't recommend them. First, I wouldn't set it any higher than 30% in the winter. Otherwise, plan on paying for a new roof in 5 -10 years. Second, unless you have soft water going into it, plan on replacing it every 2 years. Just use portable room units.
Ross says the stack effect is at play and implies the house is not tight enough. Also, the mechanical ventilation is very effective. It follows that the house is not energy efficient. By introducing more moisture in the air there's a greater risk of condensation in wall assemblies and the attic. As a result, cladding problems may arise, attic insulation may become wet (and it's effectiveness greatly reduced), ice dams may occur (as warm moist air enters the attic). I'm a home inspection student so any comments are welcome.
We can all agree that no one's basement looks this empty
I like how the 4x4 electric box at the end is pitched to allow steam to run downhill. Very smart by the electrician
I'm going to keep saying this until it happens.
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The thing is with these, you have to drop the humidity % the colder it gets or you'll get condensation in your ducts.
And running down your windows.
They make similar setups for whole home de-humidifiers in case people are wondering.
i love ross videos.
I have a total opposite problem with our house. Our house is humid all year long, but extra humid during winter.
Same. Living in the pacific northwet, I've burned through 6 dehumidifiers so far. I run one in my shop 24/7/365 and one in my house and one in my RV in winter. Aside from reducing mold and such, it just feels nice to come into a dryer house when it's all wet outside.
They make similar setups for whole home de-humidifiers which you could look into.
@@reaperbot5226 Thanks!
We really like AprilAire dehumidifiers. Not cheap, but very reliable and made in USA. Many models allow dehumidification based on either relative humidity or dew point.
Separately, your house might have higher _relative_ humidity in the winter, but it shouldn't be more humid.
@@ncooty After having so many dehumidifiers die, I bought a proper commercial Alorair unit. It's been running 24/7 for 3 years and still looks almost new inside. It's loud and ugly and doesn't have a bucket or pump, but it just keeps chugging along, which is fine by me. The consumer dehumidifiers really do not last.
Good example of when the plumber does not speak to the electrician and the electrician lands the panel right next to the waste cleanout rendering it useless to snake.
Really helpful! Thanks 🙏
We just cook spaghetti. Works like a charm.
This is a little elaborate. I bought a cheap atomizer instead and it’s been working amazingly well. I think it was $150 and took me a couple hours to install. Steam setup sounds great but gees oh man. This would 3 grand or more to have someone install
Yeah the house we bought had an atomizer in it. It worked perfect.
I installed one by aprilair. It does 220 or 110. 220 made my electric bill crazy high. switching this season to 110. Which atomizer did you get?
Is there a whole house DEhumidifier system?
Yeah they did on a house in New Orleans
Yes, an air conditioner
Yes , I have a ultra-aire whole house dehumidifier. Pretty sure they are called santa fe now.
They make similar setups for whole home de-humidifiers which you could look into.
I wonder how much that would cost.
Too much and not worth it
@@RandomVids519 exactly, wonder why they didn't install the regular $200 whole house humidifier, barely any electronics to go wrong, install is very simple, just replace that "filter" every year, i don't get it...
@@SteveBennet500 bored with money i always say
Does it dehimidify? That's what I need.
They make similar setups for whole home de-humidifiers which you could look into.
Die richtige Luftfeuchtigkeit sorgt für ein angenehmes Raumklima.
How much does this cost? Probably thousands.
A portable can be had for like $150-$200.
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Those work great, but I wouldn't recommend them. First, I wouldn't set it any higher than 30% in the winter. Otherwise, plan on paying for a new roof in 5 -10 years. Second, unless you have soft water going into it, plan on replacing it every 2 years. Just use portable room units.
Good advice 👍
@@chestyvulva Cheaper too.
The last thing I would ever want is moisture inside my ductwork. Unless it was a bleach solution.
This seems like a complicated soultuon .
My house used to have one! It is still under the house. Looks to be from the '60s.
3:23 you did what now
dammit I clicked even after watching the full vid and giggled way too hard....
Give them a gallon of water, about 8 pounds.
Ross says the stack effect is at play and implies the house is not tight enough. Also, the mechanical ventilation is very effective. It follows that the house is not energy efficient. By introducing more moisture in the air there's a greater risk of condensation in wall assemblies and the attic. As a result, cladding problems may arise, attic insulation may become wet (and it's effectiveness greatly reduced), ice dams may occur (as warm moist air enters the attic). I'm a home inspection student so any comments are welcome.
Ross talks way over this laymans head he needs to simplify his explanations
It generates steam to increase house humidity. Seems pretty simple to me.
Oh wow, try that again, how does that work. 🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪) say what
This acting needs some work.