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This is When an Ultra-Aire Dehumidifier Shines!

This is When an Ultra-Aire Dehumidifier Shines!

Here is a perfect example of when an Ultra-Aire Whole House Dehumidifier really shines! Outside Conditions: 72F outside and a really muggy 97% RH (71F…

“Does ventilation only occur when the Ultra-Aire dehumidifier is operating?”

“Does ventilation only occur when the Ultra-Aire dehumidifier is operating?”

“Does fresh air ventilation only occur when the Ultra-Aire dehumidifier is operating? Does the dehumidifier start and stop according to a humidistat? Can ventilation be…

Matt Risinger – The Science of Comfort & Ultra-Aire’s New SD-12 Dehumidifier

Matt Risinger – The Science of Comfort & Ultra-Aire’s New SD-12 Dehumidifier

Matt Risinger is a good friend of ours in Austin, TX.  He has been a builder for almost 20 years and has been blogging about…

Ultra-Aire Launches Most Energy Efficient 90 – 100 Pint Category Dehumidifier

Ultra-Aire Launches Most Energy Efficient 90 – 100 Pint Category Dehumidifier

We are excited to announce the launch of the new Ultra-Aire 98H (Part # 4034240) Whole House Ventilating Dehumidifier. Available as of June 1, 2015,…

Dehumidifier and Fresh Air – The Secret Sauce

Dehumidifier and Fresh Air – The Secret Sauce

Big shout-out to Dean Casey, Owner of C asey Services HVAC , for this great video on Ultra-Aire whole house ventilating dehumidifiers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WqEDZe_Adg “This is…

Teddy Bear Rules: Keep the HVAC Simple & Add a Dehumidifier

Teddy Bear Rules: Keep the HVAC Simple & Add a Dehumidifier

1. Keep your heating and cooling system simple. All you need for HVAC is a  small gas furnace, a mid SEER a/c, and a whole…

Clearing the Air with Teddy Bear: What Makes a House Wet?

Clearing the Air with Teddy Bear: What Makes a House Wet?

Ever wonder what is making our house wet? Ken Gehring, better known as Teddy Bear on HVAC-Talk.com, invented the Ultra-Aire whole house ventilating dehumidifier in…

Often the Key to Wintertime Moisture Problems is Ventilation

Often the Key to Wintertime Moisture Problems is Ventilation

Wintertime moisture problems use to mean overly dry air that required adding humidity. This is changing with the construction of tightly built, energy-efficient new homes…

Clearing the Air with Teddy Bear: Need for Ventilation & Dehumidification

Clearing the Air with Teddy Bear: Need for Ventilation & Dehumidification

Teddy Bear (a.k.a. Ken Gehring) explains why fresh air ventilation and dehumidification are the proper solutions for controlling pollutants and moisture in order to achieve…

Just How Much Water Can Air Hold?

Just How Much Water Can Air Hold?

A FAQ in the dehumidification business is “How the heck much water can air hold?” OK, a pound of 80°F. air in the atmosphere at…

Comparing Ventilation Strategies for Hot, Humid Climates

Comparing Ventilation Strategies for Hot, Humid Climates

The first thing to know about ventilating a home is 1 CFM in = 1 CFM out.  Meaning that the house will try to equalize…

The Need for Ventilation and Dehumidification in a Spray Foam House

The Need for Ventilation and Dehumidification in a Spray Foam House

https://vimeo.com/115000762 The need for fresh air in a home is nothing new.  Ever since man has brought fire inside we have recognized the need for…