What Is A Desiccant Dehumidifier?

By Mitchel Parks

The way that a desiccant dehumidifier extracts humidity from the surrounding air is different from other types of dehumidifiers. 30% to 50% is the EPA recommended amount of humidity in home air, as levels that are lower or higher can agitate respiratory problems in many people. Desiccant styles of dehumidifiers are best used at relatively low humidity levels to get the best results.

These dehumidifiers use materials such as silica gel, which is desiccant itself, to pull in moisture in the form of water vapor. The humidity is pulled in and turned into vapor and stored inside the internal reservoir. The great point about these units is that if the room humidity reaches levels below 30 percent they will expel some of the stored vapor until the room's humidity level is between 30 to 50 percent. So while they are dehumidifiers, they are also humidifiers in their own right as well.

These are extremely useful for households in areas that do not have stable weather year-round. In the summer it can be unreasonably sticky, while in the winter it can be dry enough to dry the skin all over your body. A desiccant dehumidifier is an affordable way to keep your home comfortable at any time of the year.

Because of the way desiccant dehumidifiers pull in and push out water-dense air they do not use internal reservoirs like other types of dehumidifiers do. There is also less of a need for maintenance because of this feature, which is great if you do not have the time or money to take it to get repaired. Another plus is that when it is warm the air that the dehumidifier expels can also cool the room and keep it at a bearable temperature as well.

Make sure you do some research and shop around before purchasing a unit to bring home. There is a lot you need to know about these mechanisms before you finally decide to have one set up. Not only that, but each brand or manufacturer has its own price range so browsing brands and stores is a good idea. Once you find one that you feel will serve you well for a good amount of time and is reasonably priced you are well on your way to owning one of the most convenient household climate devices you can buy. Desiccant dehumidifiers are not to be underestimated: their name may be foreign to you, but they are extremely useful. After you have used one for a long time you will not even remember what it was like before you put it in your home. - 32378

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