Dehumidifiers For Home

High humidity in the indoor air has many risks associated with it. Growth of molds and mildews, which thrive in high humidity, and rotting of furniture are some of these risks. In addition, high humidity causes various problems, like sinuses and skin irritation. Maintaining the appropriate moisture level with a dehumidifier helps in controlling all these problems. A dehumidifier makes the air less moist by producing dry air, which reduces the overall humidity. High humidity makes it hard for people to sleep or dry laundry. Most of the insects, like moths, fleas and cockroaches, also prefer a very high humid atmosphere. All these factors make the humidifier a necessary accessory to any home. To help you choose dehumidifiers for your home, we have listed some very important tips in the lines that follow.

 

Plan on buying the right-sized dehumidifier, so that the air can be dehumidified adequately. Take into consideration the total area of the house that is to be dehumidified. In this way, you can select the appropriate model that can dehumidify the entire area. Choose a dehumidifier that has the capacity to remove moisture that is slightly higher than what is required. Don’t go by the capacity that has been mentioned on the dehumidifier package, as it can be achieved in optimum test conditions only that, most likely, won’t be present in your house.

 

Gauge the moisture content of the air in the house. Even small rooms can have high moisture levels and vice versa. To obtain the desired humidity, it is necessary to decide how much moisture must be removed. Thereafter, buy the dehumidifier that has the capacity to remove that much moisture.

 

Outdoor Humidity  

The outdoor humidity level must also be taken into account, as areas with high natural humidity will require a larger dehumidifier than those with low natural humidity.

 

Standard dehumidifiers are ineffective where the temperature of the air is less than 60 degrees F, as the coils can freeze updue to low temperature. In case the temperature in your area drops too low, you will have to buy a low-temperature model that is designed especially for such conditions. With no damage to the coils, it provides effective dehumidification.

 

As a dehumidifier works, water starts getting collecting in its reservoir. If there is an automatic switch off, the demudifier will automatically shut down, when the water reservoir gets full, so that there is no overflowing of water. This will save you the trouble of constantly checking on the water level in the dehumidifier.

 

In small dehumidifiers, the water can be emptied manually, without any trouble. However, in large dehumidifiers, the water reservoir is placed high and has huge capacities. To manually empty the reservoir is not possible, so a dehumidifier with effective drainage is an excellent selection, in case you want to go for a large one.

 

Built-In Hygrometer & Humidistat

The humidity of the air inside your house can be measured by the hygrometer, while controlling and maintaining the humidity level within the desired range requires a humidistat. A dehumidifier with a built-in hygrometer and humidistat will help you ensure relative humidity and maintain it automatically.

 

Having a dehumidifier that is easy to use and can conveniently be moved from place to place is an important feature for many people. If you too wish to have ease of use, you should select a dehumidifier that has an automatic restart option, automatic defrost, castor wheels, and an overflow protection valve. Remember, a dehumidifier should not be a burden on you.

 

Go for a dehumidifier that has the best energy star rating, so that the continuous running of the dehumidifier, to maintain the proper moisture level in your house, does not leave you with a bloated electricity bill.