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FAQs: Humidity, Mold and Mildew

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Environmental Pool Systems Inc. Announces Breakthrough in Advanced Dehumidification Systems!

Michigan (6/28/04) Environmental Pool Systems, the leader in advanced indoor air quality industry, today announced the availability of Veri-Dry, a breakthrough in technology offering factory owners, commercial building owners and homeowners a way to convert any conventional air conditioning system to a humidity and moisture removing environmental control system, thereby addressing the growing health problems associated with mold and mildew that results in excess moisture and humidity. Veri-Dry is a moisture removal/mold-inhibiting device that can be installed on any central air conditioning system or heat pump, regardless of size, converting it into a dedicated highly efficient moisture-removing device without changing it’s original design functions. The new technology that is used in Veri-Dry never allows the space temperature to change more than two degrees in any mode, making it the most efficient system in the industry.

VERI-DRY CONVERTS ANY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTO A GIANT HUMIDITY REMOVING DEVICE
*100% Humidity control
*Inhibits Mold growth
*Reduces cooling costs substantially
*Fits any size heat pump or air conditioner
*Eliminates air conditioner over sizing problems
*No refrigeration work involved
*Controls humidity first, space heating and cooling second.

For the homeowner, Humidity and uncontrolled moisture creates the right condition for mold growth. Excess moisture and resulting mold are associated with many health problems and can become a homeowner’s worst nightmare. The Veri-Dry option provides homeowners the ability to control the moisture levels and maintain a more healthy and comfortable indoor environment. Through the use of a Veri-Dry whole-home dehumidifier, homeowners now have a method of safely and effectively keeping humidity between the EPA-recommended levels of thirty to sixty percent throughout the whole house.

Veri-Dry is the only reliable way to control humidity, said Bob Posch, president of Environmental Pool Systems. Air movement is critical in controlling any environment. With the Veri-Dry add on package, we have the advantage of using the existing air handler and ductwork to wring out the moisture throughout the entire building. We have always kept efficiency and cost effectiveness in mind as we design precision dehumidification systems. Veri-Dry is the most efficient and cost effective add on humidity and moisture control system on the market today, Posch said.

In industry tests, a Veri-Dry add on installed on a 3.5 ton heat pump removed 15.4 PPH (pounds per hour) or 395 pints per day compared to most portable units sold that remove only 90 pints per day. Posch went on to say, The VERI-DRY Moisture Removal - Mold Inhibiting add on unit removed two to three times more moisture per hour than any competing product available today. The VERI-DRY add on device is truly an industry breakthrough.

For more than 16 years, EPS has successfully focused on bringing cutting edge technology to the indoor air quality industry. Homeowners can now enjoy the benefits of years of research and development in its patent pending VERI-DRY Moisture Removal - Mold Inhibiting add on humidity and moisture control system.

About EPS

Since 1988, Environmental Pool Systems has been the leader in advanced indoor air quality and dehumidification technology, offering precision equipment and expert consultation to both residential and commercial applications. EPS is the producer of the industry-leading Dry-Air pool enclosure indoor air quality systems installed nationwide.

Frequently asked questions

1 What is Veri-Dry?
VERI-DRY is a Moisture Removal - Mold Inhibiting device that can be installed on any conventional air conditioning system, air source or water source heat pump. This device converts those systems into a dedicated highly efficient moisture-removing device, (dehumidifier).

2 I thought air conditioners removed humidity?
Conventional air conditioners do remove SOME humidity but are designed primarily to COOL the air. Dehumidifiers are designed to REMOVE humidity without COOLING the air. In fact a true dehumidifier actually removes humidity and heats the air at the same time. The VERI-DRY Moisture - Mold Inhibitor primarily removes moisture yet never allows the space temperature to change more than two degrees.

3 Will my air conditioner still function like it did before?
Yes. The VERI-DRY Moisture - Mold Inhibitor system comes with a programmable temperature controller and humidity controller. The air conditioner will operate exactly the same as before. Example: If your air conditioner is operating and the humidity controller tells the system there is a need to take some extra moisture out of the air, the air conditioner continues to run and the VERI-DRY Moisture - Mold Inhibitor quietly switches into the dehumidification mode. When the humidity controller is satisfied, the air conditioner is returned to normal.

4 How do I know if I need a VERI-DRY?
Any building with humidity problems, regardless of size is a perfect application. If you have a basement that is musty and damp, or you live hot humid areas, it is a must to avoid mold, mildew and long-term structural damage. Anyone with allergies will benefit even more.

5 How does the VERI-DRY inhibit mold?
Moisture and dampness are essential for mold and mildew to flourish. Eliminating humidity and moisture with a VERI-DRY all but eliminates the possibility of any toxic or non-toxic mold to develop inside a building.

6 I'm a homeowner and I have mold and dampness in my basement, will the VERI-DRY eliminate this?
The VERI-DRY removes moisture and humidity from the AIR only. If you have good air movement in your basement from your existing heating and air conditioning system, your chances are excellent that it will take care of it but a note of caution and this is important to remember. Proper air movement is paramount in any space for humidity control. Inadequate air flows results in stratification, lazy air and dead air which is many times the case in older homes and basements. The result is damp wet areas under carpeting and in mechanical areas where there is no duct work. This becomes a perfect place for moisture to condense and mold to begin.

7 What is the difference between VERI-DRY and other manufacturers who claim they also control humidity?
All manufacturers of air conditioning equipment try to control humidity by reducing the blower speed, which in effect does increases it’s moisture removal capacity but creates a very negative effect. Independent tests have proven that by lowering the blower speed, you have now lost most of the pressure that forces air out of the ducts to break up and mix with the stratified air within the each room. The air velocity coming out of the registers is half of the normal rate and the air is cold. Results, the cold air oozes out of all the diffusers and flows across the the floor. Cold air is like water, it falls to the ground. This low air velocity does not allow the air to be mixed which results in stratification, the hot air is stuck at the top of the house and the cold air is laying on the floor. It’s all about physics. Hot air rises like “hot air balloons”. The thermostat is never satisfied, resulting in excessive cooling costs and a very high rate of customer complaints due to discomfort. With VERI-DRY, the blower speed never changes insuring adequate airflows eliminating stratification, lazy air and dead air, a major cause of mold and mildew.

8 Are there any negative effects with the VERI-DRY?
Yes. If someone turns the humidity controller to low over a prolonged period of time, it can cause wood floors and furniture to crack due to lack of humidity. That is why it is never recommended setting the humidity controller below 35%.

9 Will the VERI-DRY fit on commercial and industrial sized equipment?
The VERI-DRY Moisture - Mold Inhibitor will fit on any residential and commercial industrial system regardless of size. In stock sizes are from 1 ton to 500 ton models.

10 Who can install the VERI-DRY?
Many homeowners who have some mechanical skills have installed them. Any heating or air conditioning contractor can easily install them. You do not need any special licenses to install this product.