Microbial contaminants, particularly molds, account for half of all indoor air complaints.
The EPA and others agree that excess moisture is the cause of mold, microbial growth,
pollution and even sick building syndrome (www.epa.gov/iaq). To control these
problems, you have to control moisture. AC professionals say the highest humidity in a
building is likely to occur when the air conditioner is turned off. Air is cooled and
moisture removed by the AC when it is running. When turned off, a build-up of moisture
quickly begins. The bad news is that EVEN WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON,
NOT ENOUGH MOISTURE IS BEING EXTRACTED. In an effort to take out excess
humidity, some engineers add capacity to the system design -- this overcools the space
and increases the humidity problem.
Air conditioning systems (especially the high efficiency ones) cycle on and off so quickly
that little moisture is removed from the air. The AC lowers the sensible load of moisture,
but the latent load remains constant because of the amount of outside air being introduced
(ASHRAE STD 62-99). By adding a desiccant filter system (Awesome Air®), you
divide the sensible and latent loads of moisture. Every AC system will benefit from using
the Awesome Air® Filter system to dry the air being fed into the system. The system
won't cycle on and off as often - making your air conditioner an energy savings device.
During humid weather, keep your air conditioners running even when the building is
empty (evenings and weekends, etc.). Adjust the thermostat upward. When the building
is occupied, reset to a more comfortable level and always use Awesome Air®.
AWESOME AIR® is a desiccant filter system that works in conjunction with existing air
conditioners. When excess moisture is removed from the air, less energy is needed to
lower temperatures for cooling. Dryer air feels cooler and more comfortable - the
temperature, the comfort level, even the safety level of the environment is improved.
AWESOME AIR® BENEFITS
- Reduces energy costs
- Prevents moisture build-up
- Preconditions moist outside air
- Provides dryer, cooler air
- Adds no CFC's to environment
- 100% all natural desiccants
- Improves indoor air qualify (healthier air)
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- Removes the cause of mold and bacterial growth
- Removes airborne allergens and pollutants
- Reduces risk of Sick Building Syndrome
- Passive - uses no gas or electricity
- Saves money
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ENERGY SAVINGS
Research has found that desiccant dehumidification reduces the energy needed to achieve
the desired cooling level, so thermostats can be adjusted. TXU, a large Texas power
company says that for every degree you raise the thermostat, you save 7% on your
energy bill.
BETTER INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND MOLD PREVENTION
Molds and biological pollutants thrive in areas of high humidity. Controlling
moisture is the key to controlling mold and mildew. The advantage in using our
AWESOME AIR® desiccant filter system to collect moisture is that it also collects
indoor pollutants from the air at the same time (Hines et. al. 1991).
QUANTITY REQUIRED
One large AWESOME AIR® Filter system (12" x 30" x 3") for each 5 tons of air
conditioning.
