Indoor pools are large investments for hotels, resorts, and homes. However, indoor poolrooms can become breeding grounds for moisture and indoor air quality issues. Have you ever walked into an indoor pool area and felt how heavy the air felt? That's excess moisture in the air, which means the air isn't being ventilated or dehumidified properly.
Installing an industrial poolroom dehumidifier is the best way to control the humidity in your indoor pool room. A commercial-grade dehumidifier eliminates overall humidity problems that can result in uncomfortable environments and mold growth. Further, they are reliable, can be set to work automatically, and feature versatile installation options.
- Benefits of Pool Dehumidification
- Indoor Pool Dehumidifier Sizing
- Indoor Pool Dehumidifier Price & Product Suggestions
- Pool Room Dehumidifier Features
- Maintenance Considerations
- Still Have Questions?
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Benefits of Pool Dehumidification
From homeowners to hoteliers, indoor pools, while incredibly enjoyable, can present problems for the owner. Pools are essentially a source of very high relative humidity.
This can create an ideal environment for mold growth or, worse, cause damaging structural damage if left unattended.
Avoid Mold and Other Issues: The Ideal Humidity for Indoor Pool Rooms
What should the humidity be in your indoor pool room? Indoor pool environments require a relative humidity level of less than 60 percent to stave off the growth of mold.
Due to the amount of moisture in the room and air, pool rooms require powerful dehumidifiers that standard residential models can't reach.
By adding a pool room dehumidifier to your indoor pool space, you decrease the chances of mold and moisture damage to the structure, walls, ceiling, and more. Additionally, your pool room will feel more comfortable to guests.
Ventilation Isn't Enough
Dehumidification should also be a priority in the winter. While it may seem logical to open windows and doors to dehumidify, this can increase heating costs. An industrial dehumidifier will mitigate humidity issues while keeping heating costs down.
Industrial Dehumidifiers: The Best Indoor Pool Dehumidifiers
Key advantages of industrial dehumidifiers for indoor pool areas include:
- Superior Moisture Removal: Designed for larger spaces, high-capacity industrial dehumidifiers can remove upwards of 200 PPD (pints per day) of humidity.
- Decrease in Make-Up Water: The evaporated pool water can be collected and simply replaced back into the pool via a drain hose.
- Heavy-Duty Construction: Industrial dehumidifiers are heavy-duty and are made with parts that are durable and can withstand harsh, humid environments.
Residential dehumidifiers don't have the capacity and heavy-duty exteriors to handle the humidity in pool rooms. They also risk breaking down or mechanical failure.
In addition, several residential dehumidifiers would need to be purchased to facilitate the correct water removal from an indoor pool area. Browse all industrial dehumidifiers.
Pool Dehumidifier Sizing
Selecting the right size dehumidifier for an indoor pool environment is the most important part of the process. Because the square footage of the pool surface produces a high volume of evaporated water, traditional residential dehumidifiers will not efficiently remove the excess moisture.
Sizing for a pool room dehumidifier depends on the surface area of the water, as the water surface contacting the air creates humidity.
Use our helpful guide to help with indoor pool dehumidifier sizing:
- 190 Pints Per Day: Ideal for 400-450 square feet of water surface
- 110 Pints Per Day: Ideal for 250 square feet of water surface or less
Consider This: If possible, consider a unit with a slightly higher capacity than the square footage you require. The dehumidifier will run less often, resulting in lower electricity costs and more moisture and humidity removal.
While many customers look at the cubic and square footage of the room, the biggest factor will be determining the surface area of a pool or hot tub, if applicable.
Indoor Pool Dehumidifier Price and Product Suggestions
Pool dehumidification systems can cost more than $50,000. However, the brands we typically suggest for our pool installations are Quest dehumidifiers or Ebac dehumidifiers.
Quest dehumidifiers offer a variety of features that make them excellent options for pool installations:
- Affordable: They're more affordable than other costly brands. Most Quest models are in the $2,000-$5,000 range, so you'll save money even if you need multiple units. Indoor pool dehumidifier pricing can run significantly higher than this range.
- Quality and Efficient Designs: Quality is their top priority. Made in America, Quest dehumidifiers are designed to last and backed with 5-year warranties. Additionally, they are the most efficient commercial models available, saving you money over time on operating costs.
- Versatile Installations: Quest dehumidifiers are designed for a variety of installations. Select models can be hung from the ceiling or ducted, while all models can work with condensate pumps and in conjunction with each other if multiple models are needed.
- Powerful Dehumidification: Each model can be set to your ideal humidity level and is powerful enough to cover large areas.
Two popular Quest models include:
- The Quest HI-E Dry 195 Dehumidifier is an example of a high-capacity dehumidifier ideal for pool spaces, removing up to 192 PPD of water, making it a top choice for up to 450 square feet of water surface.
- The Quest120 Dehumidifier is a great example of adaptability, with multiple ducting options or standalone options with low operating costs, and varying applications.
Ebac, meanwhile, shares similar features to the Quest models and is powerful enough to work in pool rooms. View Ebac dehumidifiers for pool use.
Voltage is also a consideration when it comes to purchasing a heavy-duty pool dehumidifier. Browse 120-volt commercial dehumidifiers or our selection of 220-volt dehumidifiers here.
Pool Room Dehumidifier Features
Industrial dehumidifiers are incredibly versatile and come with a range of features that make them easy to operate. For example, many industrial dehumidifiers offer:
- Plug and Play Designs: Allows homeowners and hoteliers to simply plug in the unit and begin operating without complicated ducting and installation.
- Versatile Installation: Industrial dehumidifiers can be custom-installed inside a mechanical room or closet, hung from the ceiling, or even ducted into your HVAC system.
- Thought-Free Humidity Control: Onboard humidistats mean you can simply set your ideal humidity level, and the dehumidifiers will automatically maintain it.
- Internal Condensate Pumps: Consider a unit with a condensate pump that can vertically pump water upwards of 20 feet. This makes returning water to the pool or disposing of it outside easier.
- Caster Wheels: Heavy-duty wheels allow for placement where it is needed and best suited. It also makes select models simple to move and store during the off-season (if there is one).
Maintenance Considerations
Industrial dehumidifiers are built-to-last, especially with some basic maintenance.
- Simple Filter Replacement: Many industrial dehumidifiers have hefty filters that require a simple filter change every 6 months or so. Dehumidifier filters clean the air as it enters the unit, removing particulates and mold spores that might be floating around. This helps the air quality, but it is largely used to prevent the dehumidifier’s internal components from collecting dust and losing efficiency.
- Periodically Check Drain Line: Check the drain line or hose to ensure there are no kinks, leaks, or anything that could be interfering with the condensate drain.
- Keep Surrounding Area Clean: Regular upkeep of the area around the dehumidifier is great, as it ensures there are no obstructions around it, you can easily access it for maintenance, and check for peak performance.
- Built to Last: Industrial dehumidifiers have treated internal parts that can handle chlorine and other chemicals and can withstand continuous usage without maintenance.
Still Have Questions?
Choose a pool dehumidifier that maintains a healthy humidity level and that's sized properly for your pool area.
Still have questions regarding industrial dehumidifiers? Want a personalized quote or consultation? Call us at 1-800-934-9194or email us at business@sylvane.com.
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