Purchasing a Home Dehumidifier

Home Dehumidifier

Purchasing a home dehumidifier can be a great investment for your health, and also for your home, or it might be a wasted purchase that will raise the amount of your energy bill. A humidity level of 45% is ideal in your home. The best way to measure the humidity levels in your house is by using a hygrometer. You can get these online or at most local hardware stores for around 15 dollars if you try hard enough. If the hygrometer shows your humidity level is higher than 45%, you can try the following steps to decide if you need a dehumidifier.

The first step is to try and make sure rooms with high humidity levels are well ventilated. For example, try turning on a fan in your bathroom after you take a shower to get rid of all the humidity. Your kitchen and laundry room often put off excessive moisture when you use them, but you can lower the humidity level just opening a few windows if possible. Another great way to lower the humidity is to swap your carpet out for hard wood floors or tile.

Where are Home Dehumidifiers Needed The Most?

Rooms such as your basement or crawl spaces cannot always be properly ventilated and are usually susceptible to mold because of the fact that they are usually dark and damp and often have no windows or ceiling fans near them. Sometimes the only way to keep these rooms from growing mold is to purchase a dehumidifier and place it somewhere they can create huge results.

Home Dehumidifier Alternative

A great alternative to the dehumidifier is a traditional AC unit from a window. These type of AC units  will automatically collect water ,just as a dehumidifier does, and it will  also cool the room down so purchasing one is a great alternative.

You should consider about purchasing a home dehumidifier because attempting to find mold in your house is always a disaster. It can cause you to have allergies that are sometimes life threatening and almost always destroys your home. If you find mold growing in your home the first thing you should do is to find the source and try to stop it from spreading into other areas of your home.

Things to look for when purchasing a dehumidifier.

1)It is sometimes possible to get a dehumidifier that works as a heat pump. These are more complicated and intricate for the reason that these are only limited. These dehumidifiers are surprisingly cheap.When shopping, consider buying a dehumidifier during the spring season. Savings of $50-100 are offered to buyer making this the best time to buy them.

2)Two-speed fan dehumidifiers not only produce far less noise and are more efficient, but also give lower forms of humidity. Search for this style of dehumidifier and check the box before buying. If it will be placed near a bedroom, the noise factor is something you will want to consider.

3)Small homes will need a dehumidifier with a volume of 10L (21 pints/2.1 gal.) per day assuming average moisture. Expect the cost to be somewhere around $200 and 250. Larger homes will need a unit that holds 20 L (42 pints/4.2 gallons) per day or more. These can run  between $250-300 each.

4) Unless your home is located in a particularly hot climate, avoid a dehumidifier that uses a chemical absorbent.

5) The Efficiency Factor or EF is a guide to help you understand the operating cost of the unit. Locations where the EF can be found are within the store brochure, the manual, or the label on the back of the dehumidifier bucket. Consider the long-term cost of operation against the short-term cost of purchase using the Efficiency Factor when making your purchase. Speak to a sales representative about the manufacturer’s reputation and unit quality.

Though cost may seem to be the most important factor, quality performance and manufacturer support are just as important. Ask for documentation regarding guarantees and warranties at the time of purchase. Before purchasing a dehumidifier, verify there are no other causes for excessive humidity in the home.

Long term, a high-efficiency, low-cost dehumidifier will save a homeowner money and increase quality of life by preventing mold and reducing allergens. Simply do the homework necessary to find out which dehumidifier is the right one for your home.