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I run two dehumidifiers in my basement and they consume similar energy to an a/c (400-500W), but separate from that they also increase the temperature because t

I run two dehumidifiers in my basement and they consume similar energy to an a/c (400-500W), but separate from that they also increase the temperature because the exhaust has no where to go, defeating part of the purpose of the white roof. Main purpose of my humidifier is to keep my basement from growing mold, not keeping cool.

occz 5y ago
>I run two dehumidifiers in my basement and they consume similar energy to an a/c (400-500W) Am I correct in understanding that two humidifiers use the same amount of electricity as one AC, making them twice as efficient for the task at hand? >but separate from that they also increase the temperature because the exhaust has no where to go, defeating part of the purpose of the white roof. If you're looking to cool and dehumidify, then by all means, use an AC. My question was on the use of an AC while no one was home, ie where the cooling effect would go entirely wasted, and only the dehumidification was valuable, in protecting from humidity-induced damage.