Case Studies

August 6, 2020

Affordable Housing/ Apartments

Removing excess moisture in affordable multi-family housing to maintain consistent indoor humidity levels and prevent mold

Salem Environmental was contacted to remediate a typical two-bedroom apartment located in the Southeastern United States. Constructed in 2012 the unit has experienced persistent elevated humidity and excessive moisture ultimately leading to amplified fungal activity (mold growth) like that on the top of the kitchen cabinet in the photo. Salem Environmental’s plan of action returned the unit to safe levels of humidity and reduced the total spore count by nearly 92% in one week…

IW-25 dehumidifier used in historic renovation and adaptive reuse project

June 4, 2018

Historic / Adaptive Reuse

Preventing mold growth in retrofit and renovated multi-family property with the wall mounted IW25 Dehumidifier

A multifamily developer / operator from Roanoke, Virginia contacted Innovative Dehumidifier Systems regarding excessive moisture build-up during heating season in a recently constructed mixed use project. After construction, a small percentage of the units began to experience heavy condensation around large aluminum frame windows located in the living area, resulting in resident complaints and maintenance concerns.

March 26, 2017

New Construction/ Affordable Housing Project

Using a fixed dehumidifier to maintain indoor humidity below 60% to help prevent mold in multi-family housing

The results of this study demonstrate the profound impact of supplemental dehumidification when used in new construction multifamily housing. The conclusion clearly shows how the AC system, without the benefit of the IW-25 dehumidifier, struggles to maintain a consistent temperature as a result of the latent (moisture) load inside the unoccupied apartment while the system working in conjunction with the IW-25 maintains a steady temperature range; thus proving a reduction in moisture as well as the energy load on the AC.

September 8, 2016

Student Living

Providing humidity control and solutions to mold prevention for universities, dorms, and student housing

A building consultant performed an inspection and completed a scope of work including a number of envelope-related enhancements as well as the installation of IW-25 in-wall dehumidifiers throughout the garden-style units. Two apartments were selected for installation of trial units to measure effectiveness of the IW-25 as a solution.

February 5, 2016

Commercial / Senior Living

Controlling indoor humidity with wall mounted IW25 dehumidifier to prevent mold and improve Indoor Air Quality in Senior Housing

Innovative Dehumidifier Systems was contacted by a Senior Housing facility operator in Richmond, VA who was concerned with excessive humidity inside unconditioned stairwells resulting in infiltration and resident complaints. Because this application was in a common area, it required an automatic humidity and mold control solution that limited access to unit controls.

Innovative dehumidifier south florida installation and case study

April 2, 2015

Apartments/Luxury Condos

Using supplemental dehumidification to remove excess moisture and prevent mold in hot-humid climates

Innovative Dehumidifier Systems was contacted by a property management company struggling to achieve appropriate humidity levels and control internal moisture generation in a 1-bedroom luxury condo in South Florida. The small apartment was conditioned by a 1.5 ton split air-conditioner which was ineffective at moisture removal due to excessive short-cycling. Unconditioned outside air introduced into the mechanical closet through a 4″ fresh-air duct was exacerbating the issue.