How to Compare Dehumidifiers

Using a dehumidifier improves the air quality in your room because it removes dust mites, mold, mildew and other allergens from your space. If you notice condensation in your home or the musty smell of mildew in your room, using a dehumidifier can help you remove excess moisture and restore balance to your space. As you shop for dehumidifiers, you'll notice there's a lot more to a dehumidifier than moisture removal. Compare dehumidifiers and the dehumidifier features available so you can find a unit that best fits your family's needs.

Instructions

1. Determine the amount of water your dehumidifier holds. The more you plan to run your dehumidifier, the larger tank you likely need. The average dehumidifier removes 30 to 70 pints of moisture from the air every day.

2. Shop for dehumidifiers that come with freeze control or automatic defrost. If you ever need to run the dehumidifier in freezing temperatures because it sits in your garage, basement or crawl space, these dehumidifier features helps ensure maximum moisture removal without any downtime due to a manual defrost.

3. Adjust your humidity level with the dehumidifier you choose to purchase. Adjustable controls, called a humidistat, allow you to control the level of humidity you allow in your space, which means you can determine the level that best provides comfort to you and your family.

4. Compare dehumidifiers that automatically shut off when the drain pan fills up. If the dehumidifier stays on when this happens, it could overheat. However, a dehumidifier that shuts off automatically protects you from a potential fire and keeps your dehumidifier in good working order for a longer period of time.

5. Check to see if you can add a deodorizing filter to your dehumidifier. This filter allows you to remove odors in the room and infuse the area with your choice of scent.

References

• Allergy Consumer Review
• Achoo Allergy

Resources

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