Improve Your Air Quality With A Dehumidifier
You may have heard of a humidifier—these are designed to help folks feel better during cold and flu season. They're popular—that's all because a healthy amount of moisture can boost your health.
But the opposite is true as well, and that's why dehumidifiers are just as popular—too much moisture can harm the health of your home and everyone within it. Anyone who has lived in a place that's too damp can tell you that it becomes a problem after a short time: mold and mildew are difficult to chase out once they've taken root. Even when invisible, mold and mildew tend to be an issue. A high moisture level can cause health problems for anyone sensitive to allergens like mold and pollen. That's why a dehumidifier like the ones we have here at Abt are a must-have.
How Strong Should Yours Be?
If you're not sure which type of dehumidifier is right for your space, consider your main goals and potential uses. Are you going to keep it in the basement in order to strip away any moisture that makes its way in? Or will it be something that stays in the main area of the home, helping you to create a space that's perfectly dry and protects your family's health? Take factors like square footage and moisture into account—products from top brands like Frigidaire are measured by how many pints of water they can remove in 24 hours. For areas that are constantly too wet, a high-powered 70-pint model will do the trick. But if your interior is just a little too damp for your liking, a 30-pint model may be perfect.
How Do Dehumidifiers Drain?
All that water has to go somewhere, and many modern dehumidifiers give you a couple of different options when it comes to drainage. Once airborne water is condensed, many models have it go to one of two places: a removable bucket, or a draining system. For the removable bucket, you'll need to keep an eye on the time—once it's filled, it's time for someone to remove the water manually. The other option is to set up a constant drainage option with a hose that leads to a drain. The benefit here is you never need to manually empty a container. If you know you'll need to manually empty the bucket into someplace like a sink, keep an eye out for an automatic stop feature—that means when it fills to the top, it will stop on its own and you won't need to worry about spills.
Smart Technology
For an even more exciting, hands-free dehumidifier, look for a model with smart technology that can be controlled via Wi-Fi and set to modify its own use. Turn it on, off and switch settings all from your phone. Other ones can even be adjusted via voice assistant using Amazon Alexa and more.
Not sure which is the right one to keep your air quality at its best? Help isn't far; our team of experts is here to help you pick out the one that's right for you. Call our experts at 800-860-3577 and we'll help you find the one that's best for your health needs, home issues and square footage. If you'd rather do your own research from home, explore our Learn Center's dehumidifier buying guide.
