On a warm summers evening often higher than normal humidity levels will cause a good deal of discomfort and loss of sleep. It is strongly suggested that those who struggle to sleep because of this try to use a dehumidifier. For some people they might think that this is going a bit too far but take a look at the negative effects of long term excess humidity:
Disrupted sleep patterns, allergy problems surface due to an increase in dust mite populations, damage can be caused to wallpaper, wood finishes and painted surfaces i.e. Blistering because of condensation that may accumulate on the surface of water pipes inddors and occasionally on walls themselves. Metals in the house can also rust, condensation in electrical appliances can cause irreparable damage not to mention danger and finally musty smells can develop and form mould, mildew and fungus which can all be damaging to your health.
The most preferrable humidity level is somewhere between 40-50%. Air dehumidifiers can help maintain those levels twenty four hours a day. However it is not always easy to select a home dehumidifier that is suitable for you. As there are a wide variety of different makes and models on the market. many manufacturers tell you what size room they have designed it for but atcually as humidity levels differ so much it is not really a very good way to decide which dehumidifier you should buy.
A better question to answer would be: “Roughly how much moisture do I need to take out of the air’?”. From this answer you can then view the dehumidifer information to discover the one that gets rid of the most moisture from the enviroment each day, this figure is normally given by most manufacturers and is a fair guide, however be aware that both air flow and air temperature play a role in the dehumidifiers capabilities. You are much better able to decide upon a suitable home dehumidifier once you have calculated the amount of water per day that you need to remove from the air.
It is also helpful to identify the source of your high humidity, if it is an ongoing problem such as a leaky roof, bad plumbing and so on which cannot be fixed immediately/if ever then you are going to need a more powerful home dehumidifier. If however the problem is not that severe and just occasional then clearly a smaller home dehumidifier would be more suitable.
Furthermore here are a few features to look out for if you decide to purchase a air dehumidifier:
A continuous drainage feature will mean you don’t have to keep emptying the tank, or at least ensure that there is an auto-switch off mechanism to prevent it from flooding. Purchasing a dehumidifier that comes on wheels is extremely helpful for old people whom could otherwise struggle to move it around, a sensor for frost that will disconnect the machine when the temperature hits freezing is a further excellent precaution to take if it shall be placed in a basement location. Low noise levels are very important especially if it is to be used in your bedroom and it is worth checking in the shop before getting it home as to how noisy it is, furthermore an air filter will ensure allergy sufferers aren’t adversely effected by the air flow and suffering unduly.
Considering all of the above factors and purchasing an air dehumidifier (ebac dehumidifiers are recommended) should enable you to maintain suitable levels of humidity that won’t interfere with you sleep patterns and ensure you are comfortable at night.
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This post was written by admin on July 26, 2009
