Dehumidifiers: Enhance Your Home's Air Quality

Dehumidifiers are electrical appliances that reduce humidity levels in the air, commonly used in homes to prevent mold and mildew.
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Appliance
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Available at electronics retailers, home improvement stores, and online marketplaces.
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Dehumidifiers FAQ


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What is the best dehumidifier for a small space?

Known as the “Moisture Maniac,” this super-efficiency dehumidifier stores 50 pints of moisture in its 1.8-gallon water tank. It measures 16.6 x 11 x 24.3 inches and is ideal for 3,000 to 4,500 square foot spaces. It’s Energy-Star rated at 1.9 liters/kWh. It’s often sold at lower prices than similarly priced units making it a great value, too.

What is the best dehumidifier for a basement?

Ft and adjust humidity from 30% to 85%.It is a dehumidifier ideal for any basements, office, home, bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, stockroom, living room, laundry room, cellars, crawlspace, etc.. Unique Design for The Modern Home: The Waykar dehumidifiers designed with sleek and modern look.

What is the best dehumidifier for a bathroom?

NineSky Dehumidifier 40 OZ Dehumidifiers for Bathroom Bedroom Dehumidifier wi.. hOmeLabs 1,500 Sq. Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier for Medium to Large Rooms AIRPLUS 2,000 Sq. Ft 30 Pints Dehumidifier for Home and Basements with Drain NineSky Dehumidifier 40 OZ Dehumidifiers for Bathroom Bedroom Dehumidifier wi.. hOmeLabs 1,500 Sq.

Which dehumidifier should I buy?

Our best buy is the MeacoDry arete one 12l dehumidifier. This dehumidifier does an excellent job of tackling excess moisture, it also fights damp and mould while acting as an air purifier. The HEPA filter makes it a great choice for anyone with allergies too, as it will rid the air of dust, pollen and any other pollutants that may cause irritation.

Do dehumidifiers really work?

The best dehumidifiers can help to combat the build up of damp, mould, and condensation in our homes by extracting excess moisture from the air to maintain the ideal indoor humidity. The most effective can also speed up indoor laundry drying times, making them a super-useful addition to the home during the wetter months of the year.

Why do you need a dehumidifier?

Dehumidifiers are designed to keep a room’s humidity levels in check, so the air is more comfortable and you notice fewer physical signs of damp air, such as mould on walls or condensation on windows.

How do dehumidifiers work?

There are two main types of dehumidifier to choose from – refrigerant (also known as compressor) and desiccant. They work in different ways and, as a result, are better suited to different environments. These draw in air through a filter and over cold coils. Water then condenses on the coils and drips into the water tank.

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