Longtime reader, first time poster.
Getting ready for a full installation on a 1950’s single story renovation (total gut job).
Located in south MS.
Manual J complete, 4 tons required.
I was originally looking at a Trane XR17 w/ TAM9 to get the best humidity control possible without stepping up to inverter.
A second option would be adding a whole house dehumidifier, although I will have to compromise on the A/C side to a less costly brand, with a traditional TXV rather than EEV.
Research and gut tells me the dehumidifier option will perform better, but I have the following questions.
1. What are the maintenance requirements, common failures, and typical life expectancy of a dehumidifier?
2. Is there a substantial benefit of running two stage cooling with a dehumidifier, other than the slight bump in efficiency and less noise?
Note, none of the candidate contractors have mentioned the dehumidifier option. I will be taking technical ownership of the system, which I have no problem with.
Thanks for any help you can offer!
Getting ready for a full installation on a 1950’s single story renovation (total gut job).
Located in south MS.
Manual J complete, 4 tons required.
I was originally looking at a Trane XR17 w/ TAM9 to get the best humidity control possible without stepping up to inverter.
A second option would be adding a whole house dehumidifier, although I will have to compromise on the A/C side to a less costly brand, with a traditional TXV rather than EEV.
Research and gut tells me the dehumidifier option will perform better, but I have the following questions.
1. What are the maintenance requirements, common failures, and typical life expectancy of a dehumidifier?
2. Is there a substantial benefit of running two stage cooling with a dehumidifier, other than the slight bump in efficiency and less noise?
Note, none of the candidate contractors have mentioned the dehumidifier option. I will be taking technical ownership of the system, which I have no problem with.
Thanks for any help you can offer!
source https://hvac-talk.com/vbb/threads/2236273-Dehumidifier-with-Two-Stage-Heat-Pump?goto=newpost
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