Dehumidifier Corporation of America

What Dehumidifier Corporation of America does

Dehumidifier Corporation of America (DCA) is a privately held US manufacturer of commercial and industrial dehumidification systems, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. The company designs, engineers, and assembles mechanical refrigeration-based dehumidifiers at its Wisconsin facility using non-proprietary components integrated from partners including Honeywell (controls), Leeson (motors), Heatcraft/Larkin (condensers), Warren Technology (electric heat), Sporlan/Parker (refrigeration components), and Modine (gas duct furnaces). DCA's product platform spans horizontal (1.5-30 nominal tons) and vertical (1.5-8 nominal tons) configurations, with air-cooled, water-cooled, and remote-condenser variants, plus modular accessories (control systems, remote condensers, add-on duct heaters) and a dedicated 100% outdoor air / Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) line. Specialty offerings include the RA Series for high-moisture small-volume spaces, custom-engineered systems for unique dew-point requirements (including Class 1 Division 2 capability), and replacement dehumidifiers compatible with competitor units from Dectron, Desert Aire, DryAire, PoolPak, and Seresco.

DCA's go-to-market combines a US factory rep network coordinated through an online Rep Finder with a dedicated engineer/architect Selection Software portal (configurator.dehumidifiercorp.com) that stores projects for up to two years, complemented by direct quote / Free Project Analysis CTAs and a self-service Replacement Unit Identifier Tool. Equipment sales are configured-to-order with quote-based pricing; a leasing program is offered via AILCO financing. Customer segments include hotels with indoor pools (named logos span Baymont, Super 8, Residence Inn, La Quinta, Home2, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton, Fairfield, Embassy Suites, Crown Plaza, Courtyard Marriott, Country Inn, Wingate Inn, Hilton Garden, EOS), YMCAs, water and wastewater treatment plants, indoor agriculture (grow rooms, vertical farming), warehouses, healthcare and therapy pool operators, and industrial accounts (printing, pharmaceutical, electronics, food packaging). Warranties include a comprehensive 5-year refrigeration coil warranty and 3-year parts warranty, with a No Quibble 3-Year Parts Warranty on replacement units. Distribution is domestic (United States) only, with no evidence of international expansion.

Revenue mechanics are weighted toward configured commercial/industrial equipment sales (1.5-30 ton systems, $5K-$50K+ per unit depending on capacity and configuration), replacement dehumidifier sales, accessory hardware (duct heaters, remote condensers, controls), and custom-engineering services for unique applications. The company is privately held, with no public stock listing, ticker, or institutional funding rounds disclosed; the four co-founders (Jim Metzger, Gary Metzger, Graham Gelhaar, Jeff Gelhaar) and their families continue to operate the business.

Name

Dehumidifier Corporation of America

Legal name

Dehumidifier Corporation of America, Inc.

Website

https://dehumidifiercorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dehumidifier Corporation of America manufactures commercial and industrial dehumidification systems (1.5-30 tons) in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, serving US hotels with indoor pools, water treatment plants, indoor agriculture, and industrial facilities through a factory rep network and direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Industrial Dehumidification Equipment

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42373)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAKAI

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Refrigeration, HVAC & Thermal Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHALAF

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Industrial Cleaning & Maintenance Equipment

Keywords

• Commercial dehumidification systems
• Industrial dehumidifier manufacturing
• Pool room dehumidification
• HVAC moisture control equipment
• Outdoor air dehumidification

Headquarters

HQ city

Cedarburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dehumidifier Equipment Sales: Direct sales of catalog and custom-built commercial/industrial dehumidification equipment (1.5–30 tons) including horizontal, vertical, water-heating-assist, and outdoor air models. Configured to order.
2. Replacement Dehumidifier Sales: Sales of replacement dehumidifiers (1.5–30 tons, 650–14,000 CFM) compatible with competitors' equipment (Dectron, Desert Aire, DryAire, PoolPak, Seresco). Includes a self-service Replacement Model Identifier Tool.
3. Accessory Hardware Sales: Sales of add-on duct heaters (electric and gas), remote condensers (LORC, LNH, LNL, LNQ, LNX, ORC series), and control systems (De-Humidistat, VP-3600, TCI-W22, TCX2).
4. Custom Engineering Services: Custom dehumidification system design, sizing, and engineering services for unique applications (pharmaceuticals, water treatment, printing, food packaging, electronics, museums). Engaged via Free Project Analysis / Request a Quote.
5. Equipment Leasing: Leasing program via AILCO (an equipment finance group) that provides capital for purchasing dehumidification systems; customers complete an on-line leasing application.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Dehumidifier Corporation of America (DCA) designs, engineers, and assembles commercial and industrial mechanical-refrigeration dehumidification systems ranging from 1.5 to 30 nominal tons. Core offerings include horizontal and vertical airflow dehumidifiers, replacement dehumidifiers compatible with competitor equipment, 100% outdoor air / DOAS units, RA Series units for small-volume high-moisture spaces, custom-engineered dehumidification systems, and modular accessories (control systems, remote condensers, add-on duct heaters). All units are built in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, using non-proprietary components from partners including Honeywell, Leeson, Heatcraft, Warren Technology, Sporlan, and Modine.

Product overview

DCA (Dehumidifier Corporation of America) offers a comprehensive platform of commercial and industrial dehumidification systems built around a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core dehumidifier units come in Horizontal airflow configurations (1.5 to 30 nominal tons, air-cooled or water-cooled, single or dual circuit, 650-14,000 CFM) and Vertical airflow configurations (1.5 to 8 nominal tons, 650-3600 CFM, single circuit). These are configured into application-specific variants including Hotel & Hospitality Pool Room, Residential Pool Room, Therapy Pool Room, Hot Tub and Spa, Grow Room, Vertical Farming, Warehouse & Storage, Water Treatment Plant, Industrial, and 100% Outdoor Air / Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) units. The core platform is extended through modular accessories: Control Systems (De-Humidistat ST-201, VP-3600, TCI-W22 Universal Controller, TCX2 Universal Controller), Remote Condensers (LORC, LNH, LNL, LNQ, LNX, and ORC Series), and Add-On Duct Heaters (electric slip-in and direct-mounted EDH/EDHS series, plus Modine indoor and outdoor gas duct furnaces). Specialty offerings include the RA Series dehumidifiers for high-moisture small-volume spaces, Replacement Dehumidifiers compatible with Dectron, Desert Aire, DryAire, PoolPak, and Seresco units, fully Custom Dehumidification Systems, and an online Selection Software / Configurator Tool for engineers and architects. All systems are engineered and assembled in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Horizontal Dehumidifiers Horizontal airflow dehumidifiers (1.5-30 nominal tons) for indoor or outdoor installation, with fresh air opening, 1/2/4 inch filter options, single or dual circuits, built-in hot water coil, roof curb ready base, multiple heat-of-rejection options, left/right hand access, and horizontal/top/bottom air discharge orientations. Sold to hotels, industrial facilities, water treatment plants, indoor agriculture operators, and warehouses via factory rep network.
• Vertical Dehumidifiers Vertical airflow dehumidifiers (1.5-8 nominal tons, 650-3600 CFM) for indoor installation, with single circuit arrangement, external hot water coils, easy service compartment access, left or right side return, reheat condenser, and top (standard) or horizontal air discharge. Sold to hotels, commercial pools, and industrial facilities with space-constrained mechanical rooms.
• Replacement Dehumidifiers Replacement dehumidification systems for swimming pool rooms in horizontal or vertical cabinet construction, capacities from 1.5 to 30 nominal tons with 650 to 14,000 CFM supply air. Drop-in compatible replacements for competitor units including Dectron, Desert Aire, DryAire, PoolPak, and Seresco, with pool water heating exchanger, outdoor make-up air options, and BACnet BMS controls. Carries a No Quibble 3-Year Parts Warranty.
• Custom Dehumidification Systems Custom-built mechanical refrigeration dehumidifiers engineered for unique applications including specific dew point requirements, high moisture load in small volume space, atypical return air temperatures, low ambient or Class 1 Division 2 applications, modulating reheat valve/control, and roof mountable with vertical supply and return. Targeted at pharmaceuticals, water treatment, printing, food packaging, electronics, and museums.
• 100% Outdoor Air Dehumidification Systems 100% outdoor air units from 1.5 to 30 tons and 200 to 7,000 CFM that pre-treat make-up air by removing excessive moisture before it enters the building air conditioning systems. Use enthalpy control and support fixed or variable reheating options for integration with a DOAS or main AHU.
• Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) A specialized HVAC system concept that pairs with DCA's 100% outdoor air dehumidifiers to provide a dedicated stream of conditioned outdoor air to a building while removing excessive moisture and adding room heating or cooling. Sold for commercial buildings, indoor pool/spa corridors, healthcare facilities, schools, and data centers.
• RA Series Dehumidifiers Specialty dehumidifier line introduced for applications where a large moisture load is confined to a small-volume space, such as hot tub/spa rooms and therapy pool rooms. Uses Honeywell Vision Pro and Vector controls.
• Hot Tub and Spa Dehumidifiers Commercial-grade dehumidifiers for indoor hot tub and spa rooms in private residences, hotels, health clubs, YMCAs, YWCAs, high schools, universities, retirement communities, and fitness centers. Features specialty low-volume CFM design, continuous blower operation, code-mandated tempered outdoor make-up air, and pool room exhaust fans.
• Swimming Pool Room Dehumidifiers Multi-functional indoor swimming pool dehumidifiers that heat and cool air and heat pool water, controlled by a wall-mounted humidistat and thermostat. Available in horizontal or vertical configuration, indoor or outdoor installation (horizontal only), rooftop curb mounted, water source cooling, pool water heating, external gas or electric heat, internal water heat, and BMS Controls (BACnet).
• Therapy Pool Room Dehumidifiers Custom-engineered therapy pool room dehumidification systems with high moisture removal capacity and low CFM designed for therapy pool conditions (water temperatures sometimes over 95°F, rooms 85°F+). Limits air changes through the dehumidifier to 6-10 air changes per hour. Available in indoor or outdoor installation with external gas or electric heating.
• Industrial Dehumidifiers Industrial refrigerated dehumidifiers for high-moisture applications in waste and fresh water management facilities, indoor grow rooms, commercial food processing, printing, pharmaceutical, electronics, grinding/machining, and manufacturing. Available in air-cooled or water-cooled versions, horizontal or vertical configuration, indoor or outdoor installations, with optional BMS controls and external gas/electric/internal hot water heating coils.
• Grow Room Dehumidifiers High-performance dehumidification systems designed specifically for indoor growing, hydroponic gardens, and propagation areas. Configurable for seedling (70-75% RH), vegging (50-70% RH), and flowering (40-50% RH) stages, with horizontal or vertical airflow, indoor/outdoor/roof installation, water source cooling or outdoor remote condenser, remote monitoring and control. Non-proprietary components for easy maintenance.
• Vertical Farming Dehumidifiers Dehumidification systems for both horizontal and vertical indoor farming operations, including stacked horizontally-aligned fields, vertically-aligned trellis configurations, and 360-degree drum growing systems. Maintains 40-50% humidity and 77°F-87°F temperatures for food crop growth, with water-capture and recirculation capabilities that can reduce water consumption to as low as 14 cubic meters per acre of lettuce.
• Warehouse & Storage Dehumidifiers Industrial dehumidifiers for warehouses, storage facilities, and manufacturing plants, controlling dew points and relative humidity (per ASHRAE 30-60% RH recommendation) with auto-defrosting systems and heat recovery. Available in horizontal or vertical configurations, indoor/outdoor installations, rooftop curb mounting, internal hot water heating, and BMS (BACnet) controls.
• Water Treatment Plant Dehumidification Systems Dehumidifiers designed for low-temperature water treatment plant duty, capable of operating in low ambient temperatures down to 60°F. Controls dew point about 5°F below the coldest surface temperature to prevent oxidation, condensation, bacteria growth, and mold/mildew on electric motor-driven water pumps, valve actuators, electrical control panels, water holding tanks, and pipe galleries. Available in horizontal or vertical configuration with optional remote condensers.
• Control Systems DCA control systems include the De-Humidistat (ST-201), VP-3600 Controller, TCI-W22 Universal Controller, and TCX2 Universal Controller. Features easy-to-use graphical interfaces, adjustable setpoints and differentials, and use Honeywell control platforms.
• Remote Condensers Air-cooled remote condenser product family including LORC Series (22 units), LNH Series (5 units, dual circuits), LNL Series (2 units), LNQ Series, LNX Series (7 units), and ORC Series Outdoor Air Cooled Remote Condensers (6 units). Used to reject excess heat to the outdoors; all DCA dehumidifiers are manufactured remote-condenser-ready.
• Add-On Duct Heaters DCA add-on duct heaters including Electric Duct Heaters (Direct Mounted, e.g., EDH3000-1ph; Slip-In, e.g., EDHS3000-3ph through EDHS9000) and Gas Duct Furnaces (Indoor and Outdoor). Electric heaters for direct mount or slip-in duct installation; gas duct furnaces available for indoor and outdoor applications and designed as primary heating sources for non-residential commercial buildings, including Modine indoor separated combustion duct furnaces.
• Selection Software / Configurator Tool Web-based dehumidifier selection software hosted at configurator.dehumidifiercorp.com. Engineer and architect users register and sign in to access the tool, which contains exhaustive information on current DCA products to find the correct pool room dehumidifier. Allows users to save their work, re-edit existing selections and inputs, and store saved projects on DCA's servers for up to two years.
• Custom Engineering Services Custom dehumidification system design, sizing, and engineering services for unique applications (pharmaceuticals, water treatment, printing, food packaging, electronics, museums). Engaged via Free Project Analysis / Request a Quote, supported by degreed engineers with over 40 years of dehumidification experience.
• Equipment Leasing Program (via AILCO) Leasing program via AILCO (an equipment finance group) that provides capital for purchasing dehumidification systems; customers complete an on-line leasing application at ailco.com or contact DCA. Published rate sheet available (DCA-FPO-Rates.pdf).
• Quick Ship Program (3-5 ton replacement dehumidifiers) Pre-positioned inventory program for 3-5 ton replacement dehumidifiers in 1ph and 3ph configurations for fast replacement projects, with same-day or expedited shipment to owners of older or failed equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Capacities from 1.5 to 30 nominal tons across horizontal and vertical dehumidifiers
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell provides DCA's control systems. Honeywell offers one of the HVAC industry's most comprehensive lines of control systems, with built-in configurations for quick installation and customization for specific applications. DCA has standardized on Honeywell Vision Pro and Vector controls (2017-18), replacing all controls offered previously, and earlier used Honeywell 775 microprocessor controls as standard.
• LEESONcoreTechnology or IntegrationLEESON manufactures over 6,000 versions of stock DC and AC electric motors plus custom solutions. LEESON motors are integrated into DCA dehumidifiers for industrial applications, including new units and replacements. Trusted for consistent output and torque.
• Heatcraft / Larkin (Larkin direct drive air cooled condensers)coreTechnology or IntegrationHeatcraft supplies Larkin direct drive air cooled condensers, which DCA references as the industry standard for remote air cooled applications, valued for versatility and simplicity of design and service.
• Warren TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationWarren Technology is described as the industry leader in the manufacturing and marketing of the highest quality electric heating products, integrated into DCA's add-on electric duct heater offerings.
• Sporlan (Parker)coreTechnology or IntegrationSporlan (a Parker brand) supplies refrigeration components integrated into DCA's dehumidification systems.
• ModinecoreTechnology or IntegrationModine supplies gas fired duct heaters integrated into DCA's add-on duct heater offerings. Modine's indoor separated combustion duct furnace was designed for use with a building's heating, heating/cooling and make-up air systems, and is specifically designed for buildings with hostile atmospheric conditions such as high humidity or negative pressures. Available for indoor and outdoor applications as primary heating sources for non-residential, commercial buildings.
• Andrew Metzger / Metzger family (founder lineage)coreOthersFounding family lineage: Andrew Metzger reconfigured an air-conditioner to form a pool room dehumidifier in 1964. In 1976 Andrew and his sons Jim and Gary formed a new company with a sole product line of dehumidification systems. In 1990 a group of local investors purchased this company and Andrew retired. In 1995, after a 5-year no-compete clause concluded, Jim and Gary Metzger and brothers Graham and Jeff Gelhaar formed what is now DCA.
• DectronminorOthersListed as one of the common competitor manufacturers (Dectron, Desert Aire, DryAire, PoolPak, Seresco) whose equipment DCA regularly provides replacement units for, often with better price points, warranties, and factory service.
• Desert AireminorOthersListed among competitors (Dectron, Desert Aire, DryAire, PoolPak, Seresco) whose equipment DCA regularly replaces; not a formal partner.
• DryAireminorOthersListed among competitors whose equipment DCA regularly replaces; not a formal partner.
• PoolPakminorOthersListed among competitors (Dectron, Desert Aire, DryAire, PoolPak, Seresco) whose equipment DCA regularly replaces; not a formal partner.
• SerescominorOthersListed among competitors (Dectron, Desert Aire, DryAire, PoolPak, Seresco) whose equipment DCA regularly replaces; not a formal partner.
• ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers)minorOthersReferenced as the standards-setting body whose guidelines (30–50% RH for general work environments and 30–60% for warehouse worker comfort) DCA equipment helps customers meet.
• American Lung Association / EPA / AMAminorOthersReferenced as the authorities whose experts state that optimal relative humidity levels for workplace quality are between 30% and 50%.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Munters: Munters is a global Swedish manufacturer specializing in humidity control, dehumidification, and air treatment across industrial, commercial, and agricultural markets. Much larger scale and broader portfolio than DCA, but directly competes in industrial dehumidification.
• Condair: Condair (formerly Nortec) is a Swiss-headquartered global leader in industrial and commercial humidification and dehumidification. Competes in adjacent humidity-control segments and offers dehumidification as part of a broader portfolio.
• Trane Technologies: Trane is a global HVAC generalist whose commercial dehumidification offerings overlap with DCA's industrial and DOAS products. Much larger scale, broader portfolio, and deeper R&D — represents competitive pressure from the generalist side.

Direct peers

• Seresco: Seresco Technologies manufactures commercial dehumidifiers and energy recovery systems for indoor pools and industrial applications. Listed by DCA as a competitor whose equipment it replaces.
• Bry-Air (Asia) / Bry-Air USA: Bry-Air is a global desiccant and refrigeration-based dehumidifier manufacturer serving pharmaceutical, food, plastics, and industrial applications. Directly overlaps with DCA's industrial dehumidifier product line.
• Dectron: Dectron is a Canadian manufacturer of commercial/industrial dehumidifiers specializing in indoor pool rooms, natatoriums, and industrial applications — a direct competitor that DCA explicitly targets for replacement. Comparable capacity range and customer base.
• Desert Aire: Desert Aire manufactures commercial dehumidification systems for indoor pools, water parks, and natatoriums. Listed as a competitor whose equipment DCA replaces; very similar product positioning and target market.
• PoolPak: PoolPak (formerly USA Dehumidifiers) makes commercial pool room dehumidifiers and energy recovery ventilators. Identified in DCA's competitive replacement list; same core natatorium market.
• Quest Climate (a DiversiTech brand): Quest manufactures commercial and industrial dehumidifiers for water damage restoration, grow rooms, and pool/spa applications. Direct overlap in grow room and smaller commercial dehumidification segments.

Emerging players

• Anden (a De'Longhi brand): Anden produces dehumidifiers specifically designed for indoor cultivation and grow rooms — directly overlapping DCA's grow room product line with focused cultivation-market expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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