Dehumidifiers For Home Use

• This unit features a 45-pint capacity per 24 hours and a patented pump to remove water through a nearby drain.
  
• Three different ways to remove the water from the unit:
  
• Continuously out of a window or sink with the included 16 foot hose OR
• flow passively with the 3 foot hose OR
• Fill up the 7 liter tank and dump manually.
• The electronic climate control features an adjustable humidistat, thermostat, adjustable 24 hr timer, frost prevention device, a dual speed fan, remote control and a high tech LCD display
  
• You can easily see the water level in the tank and it has built in overflow protection also.
  
• Fully mobile over hardwood and carpeted flooring featuring recessed handles for a smooth look that will compliment your interior space.
  

Humidity in our homes is something we all have to deal with on a recurring basis when we use the shower, while cooking inside and even the simple act of going in and out.

Depending on where you live in the world there will also be a seasonal increase in moisture laden air entering our homes especially if you live in the southern portion of North America such as Florida, Georgia, Texas or any other tropical location near the water.

When we allow this moisture to remain inside with us, it is quickly absorbed by anything porous such as carpets, drapes, furniture even our clothing and wooden items will wick this moisture and cause undesirable effects.

One huge problem caused by this absorption or wetness is mold infestation, which can lead to many problems including health problems, allergy flare-ups, damages to our personal items like smelly clothing and an overall damp musty smell inside our homes.

When you decide to tackle this problem an eradicate it completely, one of the first and easiest remedies for this problem is to purchase a dehumidifier for home use. Choosing the appropriately sized unit is an important part of the process, if you purchase a dehumidifier that is too small for the space in which it will be used, it simply will never achieve the desired relative humidity you seek. On the other hand, purchasing a dehumidifier that is too large can not hurt in any way as it will run less often saving you on electricity bills, and will also give you extra capacity for particularly heavy moisture days.

There are a multitude of choices available to you as a consumer in the marketplace today with a whole host of options as well. You have your choice of electronic versus manual controls, air fresheners, filtering media to scrub the air before it enters the machine, manual emptying models, larger models often employ a hose with included pump to allow you to run them continuously with out the need to ever empty the tank.

Simply run the hose on these units directly down an adjacent drain, out the window or even under a door if necessary the only thig you'll need to maintain on these types is a periodic cleaning of the unit itself and filter maintenance. Should your hose encounter some sort of blockage, then you are covered by an emergency float switch to automatically shut it down once a certain level is reached in the tank.

There are a few important and what I would consider necessary options that should be on any Dehumidifier for home use and they are as follows:

• Look for a large capacity tank on your unit, if you choose one with too small of a tank you will be emptying it out multiple times daily if it is very humid inside your home.
• Be certain it has an automatic float valve in case you should forget to empty the unit, it will shut off with out spilling over onto your floor.
• Opt for a dehumidifier that employs some sort of filtration to clean the air entering the unit removing bacteria and allergens like dander, dust and mold spores as this will make cleanup of the inside a less frequent occurrence.
• Energy star compliance is extremely important as this will help alleviate the costs of running these 24 hours a day if necessary.
• Try to get one with an adjustable humidistat so you can tailor the humidity levels in your home to suit you and your family.