Which Method of Pool Room Dehumidification is Best?

Indoor pool dehumidification systems are a critical part of pool room infrastructure. A temperamental environment, moisture issues would quickly take their toll on your pool room without the right kind of humidity control. The pool room environment would be sticky and uncomfortable, the excess moisture creating a cascade of issues that threaten the structural integrity and lifespan of the pool room. Which pool room dehumidification system can best help you avoid these issues and ensure a lasting, enjoyable pool room experience?

The Right Pool Dehumidification Choice is Essential

A number of factors impact pool room humidity and dehumidification needs. These include outside climate, water temperature, occupancy, and more. Choosing the best pool room dehumidification system for your natatorium can help you keep relative humidity (RH) in the optimal 50-60% RH range, and your pool room and pool to a comfortable temperature of 84-degrees F. A properly designed system can monitor and manage temperature, humidity, evaporation rate and condensation formation. However, balancing comfort and appearance with cost involves compromise.

Which Method of Pool Room Dehumidification is Best?

PoolPak offers mechanical and outside air systems to meet your needs:

• Ventilation-Based Pool Room Dehumidifier
  • How Ventilation Based Systems Work
    Ventilation-based systems rely on outside air to remove moisture.
  • System Cost
    Lower initial investment than mechanical dehumidification systems, but higher operating costs over the life of the system.
  • Drawbacks
    Ventilation-based systems offer limited temperature and humidity control. They can only maintain the temperature within +/- 30% from set-point. This makes it difficult to cool below ambient temperature in the summer. Ventilation-based systems are also less efficient than mechanical pool room dehumidifiers, especially in the winter.
  • Benefits
    Simple design and less complex installation.
  • Something to Ponder
    In climates with cold winters and short, hot summers, the efficiency of ventilation-based systems may be improved with an air-to-air heat recovery addition. This can reduce winter space heating needs by 50%. However this addition inflates installation cost 25-30%.
• Mechanical Pool Room Dehumidifier
  • How Mechanical Based Systems Work
    Mechanical pool dehumidification systems work much like conventional heat pump style HVAC units.
  • System Cost
    Mechanical dehumidification systems cost more to install than ventilation-based systems, but much less to operate over the life of the system.
  • Drawbacks
    More complex installation and system design.
  • Benefits 
    These systems offer the added function of reclaiming heat energy used created in the dehumidification process and repurposing it for use in controlling pool room or water temperature (no auxiliary heat needed). Mechanical systems can provide ventilation as needed, and unlike ventilation-based systems, they manage set-point humidity levels regardless of outside conditions.
  • Something to Ponder
    These systems are strongly-recommended by HVAC contractors in regions with extended hot weather and high humidity.

Pool Room Climate Control

Don’t sweat pool room dehumidification system selection. Ensure a beautifully designed system with the help of the pool dehumidification experts at H&H Commercial Services today.

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R22 Refrigerant Goes Extinct 1/1/2020 - Are You Ready?

Since 2010, the country has been in the process of phasing out R22 refrigerant because of its effects on the earth’s ozone layer. As of January 1, 2020, the EPA ban on R22 will be in full force. R22 can no longer be manufactured or imported after this time, nor can R22 be used in new commercial heating and cooling installations after this date.

Is Time Up for Your Old Commercial HVAC System?

The price of R22 has steadily climbed over the course of the phase-out. After January 1, 2020, R22 will be available only by purchasing from recycled or stockpiled supplies, at a hefty premium. If your commercial system needs a refrigerant top-off to continue to run, you may find yourself balking at the cost.

How Do I Know if My HVAC Uses R22?

It’s best to consult a trained commercial HVAC technician to be certain what type of refrigerant your system uses. No R22 systems were manufactured after 2010, though some remained on the market. In addition, R410 systems have been manufactured since 1996, so it can be difficult to determine by purchase date alone.

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your R22 System

Replacing your R22 system is just a matter of time. However, in these scenarios, commercial HVAC repair companies recommend replacing sooner than later.

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• HVAC System Regularly Leaks Refrigerant
  If you’ve had to top-off the refrigerant in your system recently, this indicates a leak. Because refrigerants circulate under high pressure, and components age over time, these leaks typically worsen, releasing more and more refrigerant year-after-year.
• HVAC System Manufactured in 2010 or Earlier
  HVAC systems only last 10-15 years, on average. The last units made with R22 were manufactured 10-years ago, and old enough to warrant replacement.

Considering Waiting One More Year?

Because you’re not the only one with this thought in mind, be prepared to expect higher prices and longer wait times next year. Demand drives up the prices for systems, and even if you are able to locate an affordable new system, you’ll likely join a throng of others waiting for a knowledgeable commercial service technician to install your system. If your system goes down during this time, you could find yourself going weeks without heating or air conditioning.

What If My Business is Short on Funds for HVAC System Replacement?

Financing is available to help you pay for a new commercial system. In addition, talk to your heating and cooling contractor about available energy efficiency incentives from your state and local government and rebate programs from your utility provider. These, in combination with fewer repair bills and the far lower energy costs you’ll enjoy with a new commercial HVAC system, can help you offset the costs of replacement.

On the fence about the replacement of your older R22 system? Schedule a complimentary consultation from a qualified HVAC contractor at H&H Commercial Services today.



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