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How and Whyto Buy a Dehumidifier ?
Prepared and presented by The Dehumidifier Critic (www.TheDehumidifierCritic.com)
Table of Contents
Reasons Why You Might Buy A Dehumidifier
How to Tell if a Dehumidifier will help
Areas of your home to consider
How to Choose the Right Dehumidifier
Reasons To Buy A DehumidifierThe 5 most common reasons to buy a dehumidifier:
Allergies
Mold
Water Run-Off
Odors
Condensation
Allergy Sufferers:
- If you find either dust mites or mold, a dehumidifier in that room will help.
Mold:
- Mold shows itself in the form of dark spots, usually on the ceiling in a moist
room.
Water Run-Off:
- Identify by watermarks in your basement after rain. A dehumidifier will help
control the moisture until you can find and fix the root problem.
How to Tell if a Dehumidifier Will Help
Odors:
- A musty smells means moisture and likely mold that you can’t see.
- A dehumidifier can help control the moisture and mold growth until you
find and fix the problem.
Condensation:
- Condensation on your windows is a sign of high moisture and improperly
sealed windows.
- A dehumidifier can help prevent mold growth until the problem is fixed.
How to Tell if a Dehumidifier Will Help
Bathroom:
- Frequent area of concern because of large water use.
- Hot water causes condensation, leading to mold.
Basement:
- Under ground location makes them prone to moisture.
- Mold on the walls and a musty smell are common.
Areas of Your Home to Consider
Garage:
- INot always moisture proof, even when attached to the house.
- Damp environments lead to mold and must.
Crawl Space:
- Under ground location makes them prone to moisture.
- Not treating this can lead to problems with mold, dust mites, and other
allergens inside the house.
Areas of Your Home to Consider
First, evaluate the dehumidifier by size. Use this as a general guide:
- 30 Pints-300 to 400 Square Feet
- 50 Pints-600 to 800 Square Feet
- 70 Pints-1,000 to 1,500 Square Feet
Buying a Dehumidifier large enough to service the area should be your first
priority, even over convenience features.
How To Choose the Right Dehumidifier
Next you can evaluate based on any of these convenience features and
choose what is most important to you:
- Type of Drainage System-Continuous and/or Manual
- Noise Level
- Automatic Settings-Auto Shut-off, Automatic Start, Humidity Settings, Fan
- Speed
- Warranty
- Energy Star Certification
- Electronic Controls and Digital Display
How To Choose the Right Dehumidifier