Everyone blames the HVAC System. Most of the time, that’s wrong. Nikki Krueger breaks down why modern homes struggle with humidity, even with high-efficiency systems, and why dehumidification has become a missing piece in comfort, health, and durability.
Sam, Ben and Nikki talk crawl spaces, shoulder seasons, overcooling, air leakage, ventilation mistakes, and the real-world install details contractors keep getting wrong.
If you work on houses, or live in one ... this conversation will change how you think about moisture control.
Video Notes:
Placement and Ducting of Dehumidifiers (2:31)
Air Distribution and Heat Generation (6:08)
Retrofitting and Challenges in Existing Homes (8:51)
Humidity Control and Building Codes (12:20)
Ventilation Strategies and Industry Advancements (29:07)
Contractor Mistakes and Best Practices (38:56)
Industry Collaboration and Future Directions (48:11)
Final Thoughts and Future Opportunities (49:52)
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Nikki Kruger
Website: www.-Santa-Fe-Products.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkikrueger/
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Follow Hosts:
Ben Walker (Co-CEO, Retrotec)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walker-4a05901/
Sam Myers (Building Science Specialist & Trainer)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-myers-ms-a9a4a546/
Website: https://retrotec.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retrotec/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrotec/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RetrotecEnergy/
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