How To Choose The Best Dehumidifier
The dehumidifier is considered as an air conditioner that has
coils to remove the moisture from the air. Its coils come with
hot and cold and a fan that would let the air conditioner to
condense the moisture created by the cold coils of the
dehumidifier. It will then produce a dry air that will go
through the hot coil to bring back its original temperature.
The dehumidifier is not anymore needed if there is an air
conditioner available in the room. The air conditioner may do
the process of dehumidifying the moisture in the room. Most
households experience some problems when there is too much and
too little moisture in the air.
This is the reason why many encounter problems of dry skin and
itchy skin. The discomfort of having an air that is too dry may
also lead to the cracking of furniture surfaces. The blocking of
nasal passages would also be experienced because of the dry air
produced by the moisture.
An air that is slightly wet can also cause the same problems on
the skin and to the nasal passages. The continuous condensation
of the moisture in windows, the expansion of molds, and the
cause of rotten wood products is the effect of the dry air that
is not removed. That is why it is important to have a
dehumidifier in the house. To have an idea on what kind of
dehumidifier to choose, here are some dehumidifier purchase
costs:
1. It can be an option to have a dehumidifier that is a heat
pump. These items are more complex because they are only
limited. The prices of these dehumidifiers are affordable. It is
advisable to buy when springtime comes where $50 to $100 of
savings is offered to buyers in this season.
2. Find a dehumidifier that has a two-speed fan. These units
produce less noise and gives low humidity that lessens the
efficiency factor. Try to check the units before buying it.
Consider the noise it produces if in case the unit will be
placed near the bedrooms.
3. Buy units of dehumidifiers that have a rating of 10 L (21
U.S. pints or 2.1 imperial gallon) a day. These units may fit on
those small houses that have an average moisture resistance.
Their prices may range from $200 to $250 per unit. While those
dehumidifiers that have 20 L (42 U.S. pints or 4.2 imperial
gallons) a day rating can cost $250 to $300 per unit. These
units are best for big and town houses.
4. It is not advisable to buy chemical absorbent dehumidifiers.
These units are only suitable for places that have hot and
weather climates.
5. Look for the (EF) or the Efficiency Factor of the unit. This
is the guide to know the amount of the dehumidifier's operation
cost. There are provided information on the brochure of the unit
where the operator's manual can give the instruction on how to
get the EF. There is also a label that will indicate the EF if
there are no manuals available on the brochure. The label can be
found at the back of the water collection bucket section.
This information on dehumidifiers may help buyers how to choose
the right unit for their home. Always check the manufacturer's
reputation on selling the said product. Always look for the
quality of the unit and ask for the guarantees and warranties of
the unit.