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Desiccant vs compressor dehumidifiers: What’s the difference?

December 21, 2022December 6, 2022 by AJBuis

This article explains the key differences between both types of dehumidifiers.

Categories Dehumidifiers, indoor air quality Tags compressor, dehumidifier, desiccant, efficiency, energy use, humidity, performance, Running costs

How to know if you need a dehumidifier

December 20, 2022November 29, 2022 by AJBuis

You should consider purchasing a dehumidifier when you have problems like dampness, condensation or poor thermal comfort.

Categories Dehumidifiers, indoor air quality Tags dehumidifier, humidity, Indoor air quality, mold

Does a dehumidifier affect room temperature?

December 20, 2022November 22, 2022 by AJBuis

Dehumidifiers heat the room slightly although it feels like they blow cold air.

Categories Dehumidifiers, indoor air quality Tags compressor, dehumidifier, desiccant, humidity

How does a dehumidifier work?

December 20, 2022November 21, 2022 by AJBuis

Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air. A compressor and desiccant dehumidifier work slightly differently.

Categories Dehumidifiers Tags compressor, dehumidifier, desiccant, humidity

Which is best for mold? Air purifier vs dehumidifier

December 20, 2022November 18, 2022 by AJBuis

Why a dehumidifier is better against mold than an air purifier

Categories Air purifiers, Dehumidifiers, Filters, indoor air quality Tags air purifier, dehumidifier, filters, HEPA, humidity, mold, spores

Does humidity affect room temperature?

December 7, 2022November 10, 2022 by AJBuis

Our perception of room termperature is influenced by relative humidity levels

Categories Air quality and health, indoor air quality Tags humidity, relative humidity, room temperature

Dehumidifier disadvantages: what you need to know before buying

January 20, 2023November 9, 2022 by AJBuis

Running a dehumidifier has a few disadvantages that you should know about.

Categories Dehumidifiers, indoor air quality Tags air quality, costs, dehumidifier, disadvantages, energy use, humidity, maintenance, noise

When should you not use a dehumidifier?

December 20, 2022November 1, 2022 by AJBuis

You should not run a dehumidifier at low temperatures,with an open window, or when its filter is clogged.

Categories Dehumidifiers, indoor air quality Tags air quality, dehumidifier, humidity

This is why infrared heaters don’t dry the air

January 30, 2023January 27, 2022 by AJBuis

Infrared heaters do not dry the air because they do not heat the air. Therefore, they do not lower the relative humdiity.

Categories Infrared heating Tags dry air, humidity, infrared, infrared heating, relative humidity

Dehumidifier pros and cons: everything you need to know

January 23, 2023January 12, 2022 by AJBuis

This article discusses the benefits and disadvantages of dehumidifiers

Categories Dehumidifiers Tags advantages, benefits, dehumidifier, disadvantages, humidity
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