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Dehumidifier Buying Guide

Author: Helen Reviewer
by Helen Reviewer
Posted: Jan 23, 2015

Moist and dampness can easily appear in your house and may affect your health and well being. Either because of temperature variation, if you dry clothes in the room, if steam is formed in the room or if moist infiltrates from outside, it is likely that you discover mold spores in the corners of the room or on the furniture. On the long run, mold can cause serious lung and breathing problems, not to mention it can damage your house. If you want to safely get rid of the moist and keep a normal humidity level in your house, the dehumidifier is the best solution you can apply.

What is a dehumidifier

The dehumidifiers are highly efficient units which remove moisture from the air using a fan that blows warm, humid air over the cooling metal coils. The resulting water is gathered in a container or tank inside the dehumidifier. The cold air resulting from the removal of water is then passed through heating coils to be brought back to the room's temperature.

What to look for when you buy a dehumidifier

The best thing to do when looking to buy a new gadget or device is to read some reviews about it. You can find the best dehumidifier reviews on bestdehumidifiers.reviews. There, you will find the pros and cons of the best dehumidifiers on the market. However, before you start reading the reviews, you need to know a few things about these devices so that you can determine what you need to look for. Some people buy the first dehumidifier they see because it looks good, but if you give more time to see what other options you have, you can be sure that you buy a more useful unit. Here are some features you must take in account:

  • Make sure you purchase a model that is energy saving
  • Depending on the size of the room you want to use it in, choose a dehumidifier that will handle removing moist from wide areas, like basements or driers.
    • Choose silent models, given that you will not like a machine constantly buzzing in the room
    • Search for models that have built-in moisture meter or hygrometer, which can automatically control the humidity in the room. This is an essential feature to prevent air from becoming too dry.
    • Wheels make large units easier to move around the house
    • A freezing sensor that will stop the device in case it cools to much will turn out to be very useful
    • A visual indicator that lets you know when the water container is full will prevent the water from spilling in the room
    • Choose a model that has adjustable fan speed
    • An on/off switch. This may seem a nonsense, but without a switch you will have to turn the device off by unplugging it, which will be very uncomfortable
    • Accessories, such as an air filter or a condensate drain pump if the water in the container is intended to be eliminated through a drain located higher than the container.
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I love to write about tips and tricks that improve your lifestyle, which is why I become an expert at reviewing appliances and other household products.

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Author: Helen Reviewer

Helen Reviewer

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