Balances Humidity for Enhanced Comfort
High humidity can cause a sense of discomfort due to the high levels of moisture in the air. Regions with tropical climate are susceptible to high humidity. The humidity level impacts the comfort of your home.
Panasonic’s air conditioner features Dry Mode with Humidity Sensor that constantly monitors and accurately adjusts indoor relative humidity to below 55% to provide a comfortable environment without excess moisture.
What is Dry Mode?
Dry Mode is a setting used when there is a high moisture level in the room. It removes excess moisture in indoor spaces to maintain the occupant’s comfort level. This setting is handy when the condition is humid and the temperature feels higher than they actually are. For example, during a rainy day or if you live in an area with high humidity, such as a tropical climate region.
Relation between Relative Humidity and Temperature for Ideal Comfort
Both temperature and humidity affect a person’s comfort levels. Based on the ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2010, the ideal comfort zone is a combination of relative humidity level below 60% and temperature between 23°C to 28°C.
At the same temperature, humidity can affect a person’s comfort. The human body uses evaporation of sweat to cool itself down. When relative humidity is below 60%, sweat evaporates easily from the skin, making you feel cooler in a short time.
However, perspiration evaporates slowly from the skin under humid conditions where the surrounding air is too dense with moisture to effectively absorb water vapors. Thus, sweat remains on the skin’s surface - leaving you feeling hot and sticky.
Dry Mode and Cool Mode, What’s the Difference?
Dry Mode is often confused with Cool Mode function. Cool Mode is the standard setting used to regulate indoor temperature by removing the heat from indoor to outdoor, maintaining the desired temperature in the room. On the other hand, Dry Mode is used to reduce the humidity in the room by removing excess moisture while maintaining the set temperature.
Balancing Temperature and Humidity for Comfort:
Panasonic Air Conditioner with Dry Mode and Humidity Sensor
The indoor condition varies throughout the day, and each room is different from one another. Additionally, both weather and geographical location further influence the indoor condition. Panasonic’s advanced Humidity Sensor balances humidity level to maintain the comfort level in the room. Dry Mode with Humidity Sensor regulates and maintains the indoor relative humidity level below 55%, an optimal level to keep you comfortable without feeling overcool and dry.
NOTE: Built-in humidity sensor is available for Premium Inverter XU Series (AKQ) only.
How Dry Mode with Humidity Sensor Works
When Dry Mode with Humidity Sensor is activated, the air conditioner rapidly removes excess moisture in the room. The Humidity Sensor detects and measures relative humidity in the room. Depending on the information from the Humidity Sensor, Dry Mode will then operate and remove excess moisture in the room, keeping it constantly below 55%. The process of monitoring and adjusting relative humidity will be repeated continuously throughout the entire time the mode is in operation.
Comparison between Dry Mode with Humidity Sensor vs Normal Dry Mode
The graph above shows a comparison of the relative humidity level between Dry Mode with Humidity Sensor and normal Dry Mode over a period of time by using 1.5HP AERO ELITE INVERTER model.
*Dry Mode will activate the humidity control if auto fan speed is at default speed.
**Based on Panasonic internal testing, effects may differ depending on conditions on installation and usage.
Benefits of Humidity Control for Indoor Environment
Humidity control plays an important role for a comfortable indoor environment. Understanding the benefits of humidity control helps you to improve your home comfort and well-being. Dry Mode with Humidity Sensor effortlessly controls humidity level to below 55%, so you can enjoy a comfortable environment.
Steps to Activate Dry Mode with Humidity Sensor
Activate Dry Mode with Humidity Sensor easily with remote controller or mobile device via Panasonic Comfort Cloud App.