Dehumidifiers

Banish Moisture for Better Health with a Dehumidifier

When you see a dehumidifier, you might not immediately connect these devices with health benefits. In truth, they don't look like healthy machines—they look like workhorses, powerful ones. Their job is to remove moisture from the air, helping to keep your home, office, or cellar free from excess dampness. In the process, they end up creating a safer environment for people with breathing problems like asthma, allergies, and maybe even COPD. Make sure you're ready for allergy season with a dehumidifier from Abt.

A Healthier Dehumidifier

When it comes to wellness, you may be more familiar with humidifiers. These machines are used therapeutically, and actually replace lost moisture in the air—the opposite of a dehumidifier. So, which ones are better for you? That all depends on your household's needs. Humidifiers are designed to alleviate dry sinuses, congestion, and can help keep dandruff at bay. Benefits even include keeping babies and kids moisturized in dry environments. As a general rule, humidifiers are most popular in cold and flu season, along with summer in dry areas. Dehumidifiers can combat some of the same symptoms, mainly those caused by allergies. These machines remove excess moisture and filter air, working to create a dry, clean environment free of allergens. The result? Stuffy noses and swollen eyes stay away. A humidifier keeps mold out of the picture, too, eliminating toxins and fungi before they can become a problem.

Home and Industrial Moisture Management

While dehumidifiers do provide wellness benefits, some consider those a healthy side effect. They're also meant to preserve homes and structures by stripping damaging moisture from the air. A damp environment can invite mold, mildew, and pests inside your home—not to mention the damage dampness can wreak on a home's structure over time. A dehumidifier has to be strong and powerful to tackle structural projects; make sure you look over our dehumidifier buying guide to find the one that's best for you. Before you pick one out, consider the area where you live and what sort of job you need it to perform. For apartments and small homes, a low-humidity model may do the trick, and you won't have to drain the water often. However, if you're working on a home where mold and mildew have already set in, or are cleaning out a flooded basement, opt for a machine with a higher water capacity. Consider a machine with at least a 50-pint capacity, or choose one that you can drain with a hose automatically.

No-Sweat Support

Not sure which one is right for you? Give us a call at 800-860-3577, and one of our experts will be happy to assist. Alternatively, check out our collection online or in-store. We're always happy to help you find the model that's best for your lifestyle or project. Plus, every device comes with a manufacturer's warranty of at least one year. We'll service your product throughout its lifetime, too.