We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but what you might not know is that often with rain comes mold. More than 80 types of mold are associated with lung, nose, and throat problems, according to the American…
There is no doubt that 2018 was a banner year for wet conditions across the country. These conditions can be very challenging to manage too, regardless of housing type or climate zone. The team at Ultra-Aire has been busy helping…
A very critical aspect of indoor air quality is the filtration of particulate matter in order to protect your lungs. As our homes are constructed to be more energy efficient, often times referred to as “tighter”, there is a greater…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes September as National Mold Awareness Month. This month is designed to inform, educate and raise awareness about the adverse health effects due to exposure to indoor molds. As you can imagine, this topic is…
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 dew point, 115 gpp) So, there was not much (if any) sensible load on the…
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 his passions of Building Science & Fine Craftsmanship since 2008. I came across Matt’s YouTube videos…
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, the Ultra-Aire 98H features: Better Efficiency This is the most energy efficient ventilating dehumidifier in…
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 house ventilating dehumidifier. In 10 years, when repairs are needed, they will be simple. This…
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 saturation, 100% relative humidity, will contain .0022338 lbs. or 156 grains of moisture. You probably…
Teddy Bear, Is there any linkage between when an Ultra–Aire model runs ventilation, and when it runs the dehumidifier? Is such a thing possible or practical? The benefit as I see it if the dehumidifier were made to run during…