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It’s never too early to start thinking about purchasing a dehumidifier. After all, you don’t want to wait until the summer rush when temperatures are sweltering and pickings are slim. Plus, hot weather isn’t the only reason you may want to invest in one.
Dehumidifiers reduce the humidity levels in your home, because with high humidity comes moisture, which can do serious damage if not addressed. According to Chris Koehner, owner of Halo Heating & Cooling, too much moisture can cause doors to stick, create a musty smell in the air and even lead to mold and mildew, which in turn can trigger allergies or hinder people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. To avoid this, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends keeping humidity levels in your home as low as possible — no higher than 50%.
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According to our experts, an air conditioner alone will not solve the problem of high humidity levels. “It can only work as a dehumidifier when it’s on,” says Koehner, “but even when it’s on, it’s not running continuously.”
Today’s dehumidifiers come in all shapes, sizes and tank capacities. To help you navigate the many choices that are out there and determine the best dehumidifier for your space, we spoke to experts about the benefits of dehumidifiers, the different types available and what to consider when shopping for one. We also rounded up highly rated options based on their expert guidance.
•Best for extra-large rooms
Although the Department of Energy says the two primary performance ratings for dehumidifiers are capacity and energy efficiency — the DOE defines capacity as the amount of water a dehumidifier can remove in 24 hours, and energy efficiency as how many liters of water a dehumidifier can remove per kilowatt-hour of energy consumed — our experts recommend also keeping in mind the following factors when choosing a high-quality dehumidifier:
•Energy Star certification. Our experts recommend choosing a dehumidifier that has the Energy Star seal of approval because they use 15% less energy than non-certified models.
•Noise. If you are placing your dehumidifier in a highly trafficked area of your home, you want to opt for a unit that is quiet, our experts say. They recommend looking for a unit that is between 53dB and 60dB, adding that for a basement or garage, you could expand your search to one that has a noise level of up to 65dB.
•Tank capacity. The dehumidifier’s water tank is also often referred to as the condensation collection bucket. Obviously, the larger the tank size, the better, unless the unit has a pump that automatically drains out the water. Otherwise, you will need to remove the tank and empty it each time it fills up, so a larger tank will reduce the times you need to go through this process.
•Moisture removal capacity. The moisture removal capacity is the amount of water a dehumidifier can extract in a 24-hour period. Our experts recommend the following pint capacities per square foot (the smaller pint size for each square footage is based on an 50% to 60% humidity level; the larger pint size is based on an 80% to 90% humidity level):
•400-square-foot room: 20-30 pints
To help you find the right dehumidifier for your needs, we turned to the experts for shopping tips and sought out highly rated options based on their guidance. All of our dehumidifier recommendations come in multiple tank sizes for various-sized rooms, and all but one have the Energy Star seal of approval, which means the organization has determine...
Once you’ve determined the humidity level in a space is above 50% and needs to be addressed, there are a number of things to consider when shopping for a dehumidifier. Experts recommend keeping the following in mind:
Know the size of your space. Dehumidifiers are sized by the square footage of your space and by how many pints of fluid they can remove per day, so knowing the size of the space you’re working with, as well as the humidity level, is the first step to determining which dehumidifier is best for your needs.
Look for a built-in humidistat. Some dehumidifiers require considerably less maintenance than others given their features. “Ideally, shoppers should look for a model that has a built-in humidistat, which not only measures the relative humidity but also controls it automatically,” Nitrio said. “This takes the guesswork out of whether or not you need to turn your dehumidifier on or off.”
Opt for these standout features. In addition to a handy built-in humidistat, Nitrio recommends looking for some other standout features, including:
•An adjustable thermostat
•An automatic timer shutoff or restart when it’s needed so you don’t have to constantly check the humidity
At Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also take steps to ensure that all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and with no undisclosed financial conflicts of interest.
•Chris Koehner is the owner of Halo Heating & Cooling in Nashville, Tennessee.
•Jennifer Nitrio is a certified mold inspector from the International Association of Certified Mold Inspectors and the owner of Mold Help For You.
•Derek Anneser is an HVAC sales engineer at HTS, a full-service HVAC distributor in North America.
Barbara Booth has published several guides on home appliances at Select, including best countertop dishwashers, best humidifiers, best mini fridges and best portable washing machines. For this piece, Barbara interviewed three experts and researched dozens of dehumidifiers on the market. We included dehumidifiers recommended by experts, along with those that are highly rated and meet expert shopping guidance.
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