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Quote BryanM67 Replybullet Topic: Using dehumidifier to save cooling costs
    Posted: 23 Feb 2008 at 9:31pm

I live in a one bedroom apartment in the south where the highs can get into the 100s several times during the summer.

I had heard that removing humidity can make the air feel cooler.  Would purchasing a dehumidifier have a significant decrease on my A/C usage? 
 
Any comments or suggestions are appreciated.
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Quote reid37 Replybullet Posted: 24 Feb 2008 at 5:38pm
maybe, but the problem will be that you are going to have to really keep an eye on the fill tank, it doesnt take long to fill it. i wouldn't say it would be significant, but thats how a/c's work is by dehumidifing.
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Quote rickhise Replybullet Posted: 25 Feb 2008 at 6:47pm
u might  want to luck at the style dehum.  that has a hose to carry the water to a drain
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Quote ElectriDon Replybullet Posted: 26 Feb 2008 at 5:23pm
There are room a/c's available that look like dehumidifiers. I think Tuesday Morning has them on sale now. They work for rooms up to 400 sqft.
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Quote jim Replybullet Posted: 28 Feb 2008 at 2:47pm
Remember, an air conditioner is a dehumidified.  And I dont think a dehumidifier is any more efficient than your air conditioner, probably less!!
 
My guess is it will cost you money--dont buy.
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Quote ElectriDon Replybullet Posted: 29 Feb 2008 at 4:12pm
Dehumidifers will warm the air around them as they do their job. The a/c sold at T.M. is free standing and cools the air as it removes moistur too. If it's power savings you want I can get you in touch with a site that sells a good one.
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Quote reh Replybullet Posted: 28 May 2008 at 1:02pm
Originally posted by ElectriDon

Dehumidifers will warm the air around them as they do their job. The a/c sold at T.M. is free standing and cools the air as it removes moistur too. If it's power savings you want I can get you in touch with a site that sells a good one.
 
 
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Quote ElectriDon Replybullet Posted: 28 May 2008 at 4:46pm
please extrapulate on your query.
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