dododoob

dododoob t1_j6k7ay7 wrote

The only way for a heat pump to dehumidify is to run in cool mode. The dehumidify setting works by only running the compressor enough to keep the coils just below the dew point. Because the hot side is still outside, it will end up cooling the room down a bit. A standalone dehumidifier keeps its hot side in the room, so it doesn't have this problem.

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dododoob t1_j5sz1as wrote

To add to this: modern gas fireplaces are usually not ventless. This both sucks oxygen out of the room and expels CO. This is why ventless fireplaces and stoves require you to have an open window when it’s on. Modern gas fireplaces are usually DV (direct vent) which means they take in air from outside and vent gasses back outside. They will still heat your room, just not too efficiently.

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