Dehumidification enhancement via blower control

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8544288
APP PUB NO 20080078842A1
SERIAL NO

11537905

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The present invention provides a method for enhancing dehumidification of a conditioned space, while optimizing the effectiveness of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) devices that are present in the HVAC system. After the system compressor is shut off, the actual space humidity is compared to the desired humidity. If the actual humidity is very close to or lower than the desired level the indoor blower (air handler) is allowed to continue running. However, if the actual humidity is greater than the desired level by a specified amount, the blower is forced off for a period of time proportional to the difference between the actual and desired humidity. At the next compressor activation, the blower is allowed to run as normal.

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LENNOX MANUFACTURING INC2100 LAKE PARK BLVD RICHARDSON TX 75080

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MacDonald, Virginia N Rockwall, US 6 74

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