I need cleaner, drier air for my iMac

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Often, when I start up my newest iMac, I can see that the inside of the screen is fogged. This eventually defogs but obviously, my machine is wet inside and probably not long for this world. (A crusted up, damaged power supply has been the diagnosed problem previously. Too expensive to fix.)
Can someone tell me please, which vents suck air and which expel?
I know that if I attach something to blow cleaner, drier air into my iMac, I will wind up with something clunky looking, but I cannot afford to replace these iMacs every 9 or so months.
For starters, I have bought a large canister of desiccant. I am not sure how it might be of use... Actually, I am totally unsure of how to proceed.
Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.
Tom

I apologize if I seemed to shout down the AC option, which is definitely a more complete solution. And losing $2000 of computers due to cheaping-out on the environmental solution is not wise.
I just thought that if the device needs to run 24/7, lower power draw in a dehumidifier may still do enough, especially if there is already central AC that just needs help.
But I live in only semi-humid Ohio, so I am probably completely out of my depth.

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