With high electricity prices, the cost of running churches is increasing dramatically. At the same time, there are requirements for the management of Sweden's churches so that they are well preserved. This includes making sure to avoid damage from excessive moisture levels. Therefore, churches are often kept heated all year round, regardless of whether there are services or not. This costs a lot of energy!
What many churches are doing now is reducing their heating in order to reduce their electricity consumption. To prevent the relative humidity level from rising to levels where mold and other moisture-related damage can occur, they use Airwatergreen dehumidifiers. With the right technical solution, it is possible to reduce electricity consumption by over 80%.
The advantage of Airwatergreen's dehumidifiers is that they are just as effective at low temperatures and can be used without damaging the building. Dry air and water are produced at the machine and the water can either be diverted to a floor drain or captured in a container for further disposal. With the dehumidifiers in place, unnecessary heating in the church buildings when not in use is avoided.
In 2018, Lund Diocese published a report with Recommendations for indoor climate in Lund Diocese churches. This defines the relative humidity level that should prevail in the diocese's church buildings to achieve a good indoor climate in terms of the churches' construction, fixtures and fittings, and people and visitors.
Airwatergreen's dehumidifiers work with our own Swedish patented technology that makes them energy efficient, equally effective even at low temperatures and very easy to install. Advantages that come in handy when used in church buildings. Today, Airwatergreen's dehumidifiers are installed in over 200 churches. Either controlled by an existing building control system or set to desired setpoints at the moisture level.
Airwatergreen AB is a Swedish air treatment company that offers energy efficient air treatment in all climates. We develop and manufacture products that remove moisture and odors effectively, extending the life of buildings, goods and equipment, and creating a healthier workplace environment. The products are based on patented technology that provides a range of unique benefits. Benefits include halved energy consumption, plug ́n play installation and the same efficiency at all temperatures. We currently have over 700 installations in 8 countries.