Tired of Damp, Uncomfortable Weather? Learn Why a Dehumidifier
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1. Why do I need a dehumidifier?
Dehumidifiers are vital for environmental control in areas
where humidity can rise above 50% naturally. At humidity levels
above 50%, increased water vapor, present in the air, can begin to
allow furniture to warp, accelerate wood rot, and harbor toxic mold
and fungi (which will cause odors and health problems). A
dehumidifier draws water from the air and collects it into a holding tank or
pushes it out through a hose connection.
2. What are the
different types of dehumidifiers?
Active dehumidifiers have almost
the same internal machinery as an air conditioner. Where an
air conditioner cools on one side and releases heat on the other, a
dehumidifier cools and then reheats the air. When the air is cooled
inside the vents of dehumidifiers, the water held in the air
condenses in the same way it condenses outside of a cold beverage on a hot
day. The condensed water drips into the collection area and away
from the air flow. After cooling, the air is reheated to room
temperature using the same heat that was removed in the
first phase. The amount of water collection and speed at which water
is removed varies among the different models, but specifications
generally range from 20 pints (2.5 gallons) to 70 pints (8.75
gallons) of water removal from the air per day.
Passive dehumidifiers
are specifically engineered sponges that draw the humidity
from the air and hold it. There are no moving parts to these
dehumidifiers, and they are much cheaper. However, they are usually
for one-time use or refillable, and dehumidifiers only cover a small area
(about the
size of a closet).
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