What to consider when choosing a dehumidifier?

Excessive humidity in the air is not only unpleasant, but also highly undesirable, as it can lead to the growth of mold in the room, damaging walls, ceilings, floors, furniture, as well as the health of people and animals in the room. To effectively eliminate moisture, a dehumidifier is necessary. How to find the most suitable one for your needs? Read on and find out!

Capacity (l/24h)

This parameter indicates how much water a dehumidifier can collect in 24 hours. The larger and more humid the room, the greater the capacity of the device should be. For example, for a 30 square meter room with relatively humid air (60-70%), a dehumidifier with a capacity of approximately 10 to 15 l/24h would be optimal.

Room size

Most dehumidifiers already specify the size of the rooms they are intended for in their specifications. However, it should be noted that this indication is approximate, as it depends not only on the size of the room, but also on the height of the ceiling and the level of air humidity. The higher the ceiling and the higher the humidity level, the more powerful dehumidifiers should be purchased.

Power

It is indicated in watts (W). The more powerful the dehumidifiers, the more water they will be able to collect, but higher power also means higher electricity consumption. Therefore, if you see two dehumidifiers with the same capacity but different power, the one with lower power will be more energy-efficient.

Volume

The larger the dehumidifier's tank, the less frequently it will need to be emptied. Attention should be paid to the relationship between capacity and volume - if you purchase a highly efficient dehumidifier that collects, for example, 50 liters of water in 24 hours, but it has a small tank (let's say, 3 liters), you will have to manually empty it almost every hour, if the dehumidifier operates at maximum capacity in a very humid room.

Noise level

It is indicated in decibels (dB), and the higher the value, the louder the dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers intended for domestic use usually have a noise level ranging from 40 to 50 decibels. For example, a large number of refrigerators produce approximately 40 decibels of noise, while a medium-intensity rain corresponds to a noise level of 50 decibels. You can try to understand how loud a dehumidifier will be by "listening" to the operation of your refrigerator and then comparing the specified noise level with the specific models of refrigerators and dehumidifiers. Professional dehumidifiers, on the other hand, are louder - the noise they generate during operation can reach (and exceed) 70 decibels, which is equivalent to the noise that can be heard on the street or when using a vacuum cleaner.

Size

In order for the dehumidifier to fit in its designated place, attention should also be paid to the dimensions of the device, as they may visually appear larger or smaller in photographs than they actually are.

Additional features

In order for the dehumidifier to be as easy and efficient to use as possible, it may have various additional options, such as:

• Timer - with the help of a timer, the air humidifier can be set to operate for a specific period of time before it turns off;
• Air humidity level indicator - allows you to see the current and/or set air humidity;
• Full condensate tank indicator - signals when the condensate tank needs to be emptied;
• Air ionization - in the process of ionization, the air is supplemented with negatively charged oxygen ions, which in turn means much cleaner and fresher air. Some dehumidifiers also have the option to distribute aroma in the air;
• Automatic shutdown in case of a full tank - this solution can prevent situations where water starts to overflow from the tank due to not being emptied in time.

Modern dehumidifiers are equipped with various useful additional features, so take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the specifications of the specific device.

Do you also need a dehumidifier? In that case, you have come to the right place - at PROF.LV, we offer dehumidifiers for both domestic and professional use. All you have to do is choose the most suitable one!

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