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[Check out our tool!](https://www.dehumidifiercorp.com/lp-replacement-dehumidifier-selector) # Dehumidifier Corp. Blog ## Jim Metzger ## Recent Posts ## [Industrial Dehumidification: The Printing Industry](https://info.dehumidifiercorp.com/blog/printing-industry) Posted by [Jim Metzger](https://info.dehumidifiercorp.com/blog/author/jim-metzger) | Feb 7, 2018, 3:06:44 PM The printing industry employs multiple complex processes to ensure the production of high-quality paper products; several of these processes center on maintaining a conducive printing environment, as this sector faces several unique technical challenges, including the optimization of resource and energy utilization. [Read More »](https://info.dehumidifiercorp.com/blog/printing-industry) ## [Vertical Vs. Horizontal Dehumidifiers](https://info.dehumidifiercorp.com/blog/vertical-vs.-horizontal-dehumidifiers) Posted by [Jim Metzger](https://info.dehumidifiercorp.com/blog/author/jim-metzger) | Dec 19, 2017, 3:27:10 PM DCA offers Dehumidifiers in two basic air flow configurations, horizontal and vertical.  Each has its advantages and normally the size of the equipment room and/or the orientation of the ductwork dictates which is preferred especially if this is a replacement dehumidifier.  Normally a [horizontal](https://www.dehumidifiercorp.com/horizontal-dehumidifiers) dehumidifier replaces an existing horizontal dehumidifier and the same is true for a vertical dehumidifier.  In general a [vertical](https://www.dehumidifiercorp.com/vertical-dehumidifiers) dehumidifier normally sits on the floor and has a slightly smaller footprint, than a horizontal dehumidifier, but is much taller.  A horizontal dehumidifier can set on the floor or be suspended in a mechanical room.  Horizontal dehumidifiers also have the advantage of having the discharge air flow configured to be straight thru, bottom or top.   [Read More »](https://info.dehumidifiercorp.com/blog/vertical-vs.-horizontal-dehumidifiers) ## [How to Size Your Grow Room Dehumidifier](https://info.dehumidifiercorp.com/blog/sizing-your-grow-room-dehumidifier) Posted by [Jim Metzger](https://info.dehumidifiercorp.com/blog/author/jim-metzger) | Dec 5, 2017, 2:34:25 PM Proper humidity levels are essential for maintaining optimal air quality in a grow room, but efficiently monitoring and managing these levels can be challenging. 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