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Dehumidifier Quick Guide -- Common Dehumidifier Questions
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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