Patent ID: 7574871
Filing Date: 2009-08-18
Classification: F24F,G05D

Abstract:
1. A method for automatically dehumidifying at least one interior space of a structure using a dehumidifier at least indirectly connected to the at least one interior space by at least one dehumidifier return duct and at least one dehumidifier supply duct, the structure having an HVAC system that has at least an HVAC blower and that is connected to at least the at least one interior space through at least one of at least an HVAC supply duct and at least an HVAC return duct, the HVAC blower turned on by the HVAC system in response to blower call signals, the dehumidifier associated with the HVAC system and comprising a housing connected to the dehumidifier return and supply ducts and a compressor, a dehumidifier blower, a temperature sensor and a relative humidity sensor contained within the housing, the method comprising: determining if a measurement event has occurred; and if a measurement event has occurred: