Dehumidifier Garden Nursery Landscaping Guide
Dehumidifier Controls Humidity
By Joel F Morningstar
A dehumidifier is a wonderful device that makes it rather easy
to control the humidity level in a home. When the air indoors
gets humid, it can be an uncomfortable and even unbearable environment
in which to live.
High humidity is not only intolerable at times, but it can also
help to create a situation that can be damaging to a home and
the contents. This is because high humidity in closed spaces is
the perfect breeding ground for mold and dust mites. A dehumidifier
can make all the difference.
Humidity is generally referred to in terms of what the relative
humidity is. Relative humidity is the percentage of water vapor
that is present in the ambient air as compared against the greatest
level of water that the air is able to maintain at any specific
temperature.
Maintain Optimal Relative Humidity Indoors
The ideal level of relative humidity for an indoor environment
is 30 to 50 percent in warmer weather and 30 to 40 percent during
colder seasons. A home dehumidifier is able to maintain the optimal
relative humidity indoors, which helps to minimize musty odors,
while also protecting furnishings from being damaged by excessive
moisture.
A dehumidifier extracts moisture from the air by the use of fans
that draw humid air into the device. Air is then forced through
refrigeration elements that are a collection of cool and warm
coils. From this, condensation is created and the resultant water
drops will drip into a container for water collection.
Difference Between A Home Dehumidifier And A Window Air Conditioner
Once the moisture has been removed through this condensation
process, the remaining air, which is now less humid, is blown
back into the space. A home dehumidifier will raise the temperature
of the air slightly, as opposed to window or portable air conditioners,
which cool the air and also dehumidify it at the same time.
Some of the newer house dehumidifier models are designed to vent
this warm air through the back of the unit, or through ductwork,
so that this warmed air is not moved into a living area where
it is unwanted, especially during warm weather.
A home dehumidifier operates best at indoor temperatures that
are above 65° F. At temperatures below this level, it can cause
these air control machines to work less efficiently and some models
will actually ice up. When these devices are not working efficiently
you don"t receive the benefit of dehumidified air and the unit
will end up costing more money to run as well.
Auto Defrost Feature To Stop The Formation Of Ice
If you routinely need to dehumidify a room or house at those
lower temperatures, then you should review your options and look
for a model that is specifically certified by Energy Star to operate
at temperatures as low as 42° F and are equipped with an auto-defrost
feature to keep ice from forming.
The model of dehumidifier that you ultimately select for your
home should be based on the general humidity levels in the area,
on the condition of the space that needs to be dehumidified, and
by the square footage of the area. All air dehumidifiers are labeled
to show the capacity for holding the water removed from the atmosphere
and the most common sizes are the 30 pint dehumidifier, 40 pint
dehumidifier and the 50 pint dehumidifier, although other capacities
are available as well.
Before making a final purchasing decision, it is a good idea
to read reviews on the various models that are available, as well
as their energy ratings.
About the Author:
Joel F Morningstar has written a number of articles on home improvement, gardening
and landscaping including
Deck Ideas,
Stone Walkway,
Patio Garden,
Furniture,
Backyard Landscaping,
Miniature Fruit Trees,
Front Yard Landscape,
Lawn Swing,
Fast Growing Trees,
Big Backyard,
Lawn And Garden,
Design Landscaping,
Lawn Care.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Dehumidifier Facts....
Asthma that results from excess mold and mildew can put anyone"s
health in danger. Far too often there is excess moisture in homes
that leads to the formation of mold and mildew. These pesky microbes
can cling to anything and everything.
The problem to tackle is ridding the home of that extra moisture
and taking away an ideal environment for mold and mildew. A dehumidifier
is the perfect solution to this dilemma.
If you are worried about your health and the damage that mold
and mildew can cause to your home or office, it is time to fight
back.
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