Why your AC is a dehumidifier and air conditioner
You might not realize it while you're lounging in the cool breeze, but your standard cooling unit is a dehumidifier and air conditioner all rolled into one, which is why it drips so much water outside on a swampy July afternoon. It's a common point of confusion for homeowners. Most people think of these as two entirely different appliances that perform two entirely different jobs. While they do have distinct roles in your home, the mechanical DNA of an air conditioner is almost identical to that of a dehumidifier. ...