# Drying clothes and managing humidity

**URL:** <https://community.carbon.coop/t/drying-clothes-and-managing-humidity/328>\
**Category:** Home Retrofit\
**Created:** [9 September 2021 17:18 UTC](https://community.carbon.coop/t/drying-clothes-and-managing-humidity/328 "2021-09-09T17:18:51Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Steven\_Draper](https://community.carbon.coop/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@Steven\_Draper](https://community.carbon.coop/u/Steven_Draper)\
**Post date:** [15 January 2023 09:06 UTC](https://community.carbon.coop/t/drying-clothes-and-managing-humidity/328/21 "2023-01-15T09:06:21Z")

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Recently I have found out about decentralised MVHR’s, i wonder if these are a good idea, but they seem costly per each unit.  
Dehumidifiers seem to be always out of stock at the moment.

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**Author:** ![Tim\_Gilbert](https://community.carbon.coop/user_avatar/community.carbon.coop/tim_gilbert/32/233_2.png) [@Tim\_Gilbert](https://community.carbon.coop/u/Tim_Gilbert)\
**Post date:** [16 January 2023 11:38 UTC](https://community.carbon.coop/t/drying-clothes-and-managing-humidity/328/22 "2023-01-16T11:38:25Z")

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I recommend MVHRs. They not only remove humidity but also give fresh air, while recovering the heat in the exhaust air. There is a discussion of suitable models on another thread.

> [@Single room heat recovery in bathroom](https://community-new.carbon.coop/t/single-room-heat-recovery-in-bathroom/388):
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> Another beginners question about bathrooms. Is it worth fitting a single room heat recovery extractor fan in the bathroom. Perhaps not in terms of money savings but justified by CO2 savings? One day we may have a whole house heat exchange system, but right now we’re re-doing our bathroom. I have found models that run at 2W all day, to be honest that doesn’t seem right for a bathroom where you want to change the air quickly after a shower or bath. I’ll also seen models that detect humidity and ru…

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**Author:** ![Steven\_Draper](https://community.carbon.coop/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/b5a626/32.png) [@Steven\_Draper](https://community.carbon.coop/u/Steven_Draper)\
**Post date:** [16 January 2023 16:58 UTC](https://community.carbon.coop/t/drying-clothes-and-managing-humidity/328/23 "2023-01-16T16:58:53Z")

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These are some devices I have discovered.

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These are costly, using a ceramic heat recuperator

> **[LUNOS Ventilation with Heat Recovery - Partel](https://www.partel.co.uk/product-category/lunos-ventilation-with-heat-recovery/)**
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> LUNOS is a market leader in decentralised ventilation systems. Suitable for both residential and commercial buildings. Contact Partel for customised solutions.

How do I find a suitable installer in my area?

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**Author:** ![Tim\_Gilbert](https://community.carbon.coop/user_avatar/community.carbon.coop/tim_gilbert/32/233_2.png) [@Tim\_Gilbert](https://community.carbon.coop/u/Tim_Gilbert)\
**Post date:** [16 January 2023 17:35 UTC](https://community.carbon.coop/t/drying-clothes-and-managing-humidity/328/24 "2023-01-16T17:35:51Z")

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In the above linked thread this comes out a winner

[https://www.kair.co.uk/product/kair-heat-recovery-room-ventilator/](https://www.kair.co.uk/product/kair-heat-recovery-room-ventilator/)

I suggest you skip down the thread and find someone who can advise about fitting, although my understanding is that once the right size hole has been cut through your wall any electrician can fit one.

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