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Why You Should Buy a Dehumidifier for Your Home & the Best Ones in 2018

With summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to buy a dehumidifier. There are numerous heath and financial benefits that come attached to them, especially in the warmer months.

By Jesse KinneyPublished 6 years ago 5 min read
Top Story - May 2018
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There are two things every home should have just before summer starts. The first is air conditioning; it is almost necessary to have some form of AC in your home in the hotter months. The second is less well-known but may be even more valuable to have, a dehumidifier.

A dehumidifier regulates the humidity in the air, which already sounds like heaven. However, there are a lot more reasons to buy a dehumidifier than just reduced humidity in your home. They range from health and sanitary benefits to financial ones as well. So check out how a dehumidifier can improve your life and which models you should consider before the heat becomes truly unbearable.

It will reduce allergens.

As mentioned above, the main objective of a dehumidifier is to reduce the level of humidity in your home. That is accomplished by removing moisture and negative particles from the air constantly. Once that is achieved and humidity is low, there will be less of a chance of dust mites and other allergens surviving indoors.

Allergens thrive in hot, humid environments, which is why going outside for anything other than an emergency is asking for trouble for us allergy sufferers. Grab a dehumidifier and ensure that the inside of your home is an allergen-free paradise, unlike the cruel, pollen-filled outside.

If getting rid of the allergens in your home is your reason to buy a dehumidifier, then I would go with this model from iSiLER. It is heavy-duty (capable of holding up to two liters of water), has easy to use electronic controls, and generates a low noise level (40 decibel-level).

It does the job of removing the excess humidity from the air and you won't even hear it. Being quite large, I would say this unit is best-suited for a larger area, such as a big living room, spacious basement, or any other room that would demand a lot of humidity be regulated.

They can be compact and do not disrupt your daily life.

One of the most convenient devices you'll need for the summer, the dehumidifier comes in several mini and portable versions. Most units, especially the newer ones, barely make a sound. You won't even notice them after you've plugged them in. Some take the convenience a step further and are incredibly compact and capable of removing moisture in small, tight spaces. These can include closets, drawers/cupboards underneath sinks, small bathrooms, or any other tiny space you notice gathers moisture at a frightening pace.

One example of the compact dehumidifier is the E-333. An official Amazon Choice, recognized for its reasonable price, good reviews, and quick shipping capabilities, this dehumidifier from Eva-Dry can fit basically anywhere.

It requires no cord and no batteries and lasts up to ten years. Additionally, it is non-toxic, meaning it is child and pet safe. Regardless of where you decide to use it, this model will be effective and is one of the cheaper options on the market. God, I love the advancements of technology, they just make everything so much easier.

They help prevent mold and mildew.

Less moisture in the air reduces the odds of mold and mildew accumulating. Mold can grow on a variety of different surfaces, including furniture, clothing, bed sheets, drapes, etc. A dehumidifier's constant removal of unwanted moisture will keep your home and belongings better protected against the dreaded spread of mold or mildew. You'll be able to kiss those worries goodbye.

Coming in three distinct sizes—30 pints, 50 pints, and 70 pints—Frigidaire is not messing around when it comes to removing humidity and moisture from the air. Considering they all share the same properties (aside from tank storage obviously), simply choose the one that suits you best and you won't be sorry.

They all possess an auto shut-off for when their tank is full and top and side handles for easy transportation throughout your home. The Energy Star system is very efficient in terms of power usage, saving you money where other units would not. What better incentive is there to buy a dehumidifier than that?

It can reduce your air conditioning costs.

Finally, we get down to brass tacks. If the health and sanitary benefits are not enough to sway you, how does a big chunk out of your energy bill sound? That's right, dehumidifiers can reduce the amount you pay for energy at the end of every month. It's directly tied to the other appliance I said you would need beforehand.

The air conditioning's job is to keep the air in your home at a specific temperature, usually on the cooler side. If there is less humidity in the air, it doesn't need to work as hard or generate as much power to keep moisture levels low. This translates to lower air conditioning costs in the short and long-term. Obviously, this all means more money in your pocket.

This model has a turbo mode. If that doesn't sound cool enough to buy just from that, you need to reevaluate your purchasing prerogatives. Combined with turbo mode, the nine-gallon tank can hold up to 70 pints of water daily. Moisture will have nowhere left to run with this model guarding your home.

The sleek design gives off a high-tech look, as opposed to the eyesore that most dehumidifiers can be. So if you're looking to buy a dehumidifier on the more aesthetically-pleasing side, that can also provide low humidity levels on a frequent basis, I would go with this one.

Dehumidifiers provide cleaner, healthier air.

With fewer allergens running amok, and no mildew or mold to speak of, you will be breathing in some high-quality air. This will help your respiratory system and can even aid your skin's health. Ideal for those with asthma or constant skin problems, dehumidifiers can offer benefits to your health than almost no other appliance can.

Even if you don't have a respiratory or skin issue, the less dust, smoke, and foreign particles in the air can only help your lungs and body. We all know what we ingest has a huge impact on how we feel, just look at the benefits of eating salad. People eat salad and healthy foods to be healthier and live a better lifestyle. Dehumidifiers will only help in that regard, but with air quality rather than food.

If you're looking to buy a dehumidifier for your home, the hOme unit from hOmeLabs would appear to be the best-suited for the job. Capable of removing moisture up to 150 square feet, this dehumidifier is perfect for a bedroom, small, at-home office, bathroom, or most other rooms in the average house.

Weighing only 2.6 pounds, this is one of the more portable dehumidifiers you could get and you can trust the 81 percent of Amazon reviews that have scored this with either four or five stars. Most reviewers cited the size and efficient removal of moisture as its biggest benefits. Pair a good dehumidifier with a top-notch smart interior air quality monitor, and you'll be set with the air of a king for the rest of 2018.

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Jesse Kinney

Huge sports fan, primarily hockey and football. Also a big TV and movie fan. Recent Marist graduate writing about whatever interests me!

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