Dehumidifier

Take control of the humidity in your home with a dehumidifier

A dehumidifier can help reduce high humidity in your home.

It can be due to natural high humidity, or moisture as a result of water damage or other factors.

A dehumidifier removes moisture from the air and collects it as water in a container that you can then empty.

If, for example, you are drying clothes indoors, your home can quickly become humid.

This is precisely what a fixed dehumidifier can help reduce, so you can freely dry clothes without worrying.

Right here on the site, you will find a wide selection of different types of dehumidifiers.

Each unit possesses the same property, namely that they effectively remove moisture from the air.

However, each does have some different settings that you may need depending on your situation.

Read much more about dehumidifiers below, or by clicking on a specific product you're interested in.

How does a dehumidifier work?

The function of a dehumidifier is actually very simple on paper.

With the help of ventilation and filters, a dehumidifier pulls the moisture out of the air and converts it into water that you can then remove.

Most modern dehumidifiers have a container that you must empty every now and then.

There are also dehumidifiers that can be a permanent part of the home or workplace, and to this, a hose can be attached that continuously drains the dehumidifier.

Dehumidifiers are typically used in rooms or buildings with a very humid climate, such as basements, bathrooms, etc.

Many also use dehumidifiers after water damage or in case of larger floods that have seeped down into the floor or walls as well as furniture.

How to use a dehumidifier correctly

A dehumidifier must be placed correctly to achieve the best performance.

• You can ensure this by closing windows and doors to the room you want dehumidified
• Additionally, it should be placed as centrally in the room as possible so that it can dehumidify the room evenly.
• The airflow must be good; therefore, it doesn’t work to place a small dehumidifier along the wall or in a corner.

However, there may be exceptions if humidity is only desired in specific areas of the room.

This could be if there has been water damage in a small area on a specific wall.

Here, it may be okay to place the dehumidifier close to the wet area so it draws as much moisture as possible from this focused area.

Best dehumidifier for your needs - look for these 5 things

Here on the site, you can find avXpert's selection of dehumidifiers, which can be said to have something for everyone.

We have dehumidifiers in all price ranges, so regardless of your needs, you can afford a good dehumidifier.

If you are unsure which dehumidifier to choose, the following points below may help you.

#1 - Large or small dehumidifier

The first thing you should consider is how large an area you want to dehumidify.

Dehumidifiers indeed have different capacities concerning the size of rooms they can optimally dehumidify with their power.

Here on the site, you'll find dehumidifiers down from 30m2 and up to 200m2.

In other words, you can thus dehumidify both small and very large rooms with the dehumidifiers you find here.

If the area you wish to dehumidify is even larger than 200m2, it may require more than one dehumidifier to complete the task.

#2 - Noise level

Dehumidifiers are unfortunately not silent, so if it is about rooms where noise can disturb, such as the bedroom, you should keep an eye on the decibel level of the dehumidifier you are considering.

A dehumidifier is quite similar in noise level to a regular fan, but the larger and more powerful models can be a bit noisier.

If you need to dehumidify a bedroom where you want it on while you sleep, you should consider a dehumidifier with 40 dB or lower to avoid disturbing your sleep too much.

#3 - The container in your dehumidifier

Most smaller dehumidifiers use a container that collects the water, and then can be emptied.

However, you need to be aware that many dehumidifiers do not stop filling the container by themselves.

This means you must continually check if it is getting full and empty it.

There are also smart dehumidifiers that automatically stop when the container has a certain amount of water, thus ensuring that the water does not end up on the floor.

Most containers range from 1 to 6 liters for normal sizes of dehumidifiers.

#4 - Dehumidifier with automatic and permanent drainage

A drainage function in your dehumidifier ensures that it continuously empties the collected water and disposes of it without you having to do anything.

A dehumidifier with this function typically has a longer hose that you can place by a drain, out of a window, or over the sink in the home.

Moreover, it will automatically empty the water container when it fills up, so you never have to keep an eye on your dehumidifier.

This can protect you against potential overflow if you tend to forget to check your dehumidifier's water container.

You can simply leave it on until the room is completely done using the dehumidifier and handle other tasks in the home while it takes care of itself.

#5 - Dehumidifier with air purifier

If you are looking for an almost complete solution for the perfect indoor climate and resolution of moisture or water damage, consider a dehumidifier/air purifier combo.

This type of device combines a dehumidifier with an air purifier, providing a comprehensive solution to significantly improve the indoor climate.

The dehumidifier obviously removes moisture from the air and converts it into water, while the air purifier can capture pollen and dust from the air.

Thus, you get the absolutely cleanest air, as you get rid of moisture, dust, and pollen in your indoor climate.

Typically, you should run the dehumidifier first, and then the air purifier.

An air purifier, after all, does not capture moisture, and it is usually the moisture in the home one wants to get rid of first, as it can damage the home's structure.

What should the indoor humidity level be?

Overall, there are some things you should remember regarding indoor humidity:

• A good humidity level is between 30 and 60%, depending on the type of indoor climate.
• Winter months typically have lower humidity, and should not exceed 45%
• Summer months typically range up to 60-65%, but should likewise not be above this level.

If the humidity in your home measures above these levels in winter and summer months respectively, you should consider dehumidifying the home.

This is very harmful to buildings and can pose a danger to people's health. It can cause headaches, fatigue, reduced memory, and dizziness.

High humidity can occur in several different ways. Of course, this can be a consequence of flooding, but it can also happen due to insufficient ventilation in the house.

Rule of thumb: Humidity level should be 45% or lower in summer, and ideally 30% or lower in winter.

There will naturally be more humidity in summer, but in some homes, it can become excessively humid, which is why many use dehumidifiers or ventilate frequently.

For example, it can be in the bathroom, where you shower and dry clothes indoors, naturally generating a lot of steam. If you need to measure humidity levels in your house, you can use a hygrometer to check it.

To ensure your house continues to maintain the correct humidity levels, you can set up a small dehumidifier.

It filters the air and absorbs moisture, converting it into water.

Thus, this is a simple and effective way to dehumidify your house. At avXperten, you will find a large selection of many different types of dehumidifiers.

Dehumidifiers for basements, bedrooms, and all other rooms!

A dehumidifier is not limited to special cases, but can actually be used in all types of rooms, and even outdoors in sheds or barns if necessary.

Typically, they are used in humid rooms where you dry clothes or bathe/wash dishes, etc.

A dehumidifier is often necessary if you have spilled large amounts of water, or if there is water damage and/or mold in your home.

Basements are probably the most popular place for a dehumidifier, as basements tend to become significantly more humid than other rooms in the home.

If one does not ventilate or dehumidify their basement frequently, the risk of mold and moisture damage is significantly higher.

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• electric scooter
• toaster
• hoverboard
• heaters
• patio heater
• air filter
• humidifier
• portable air conditioner
• air cooler
• powerful fan
• floor fan
• tower fan with remote
• table fan
• Ceiling fan

FAQ

How does a dehumidifier work?

A dehumidifier uses a fan to draw air through a filter, where the filter captures water particles in the air. Then the dehumidifier sends the air back out into the room and stores the collected water in a container that can be emptied along the way.

When should one use a dehumidifier?

A dehumidifier is used to reduce the humidity in your home. Your home can especially be humid in summer when the outdoor humidity is highest, or if you have suffered from water damage that needs to be resolved quickly.

How do you use a dehumidifier?

Using a dehumidifier is as simple as just turning it on and setting the level. Some dehumidifiers have only one standard program, while others can have different levels. If you, for example, have water damage, it can be advantageous to have an effective dehumidifier that can quickly resolve the humidity issue so you avoid further damage to the home.

How much noise does a dehumidifier make?

A dehumidifier makes relatively a lot of noise and is certainly not nice to have on at night when you need to sleep. They make a buzzing electronic sound, and the bigger they are, the louder this sound is. The fewest can sleep under the noise from a dehumidifier, which is why it’s typically a device you only have turned on during the day or when you’re not home and need to rest.