A dehumidifier is an important appliance that helps in reducing mite allergies and mold production during the humid seasons. Mold, which will thrive in high humidity, is dormant or dies as the humidity decreases. Dust mites also die when the humidity is consistently below 50%. You should remember the dust mites that develop in your bed depend on you for their source of humidity, so it is important to always use mattress covers, pillow covers, and box spring encasings.



Reducing levels of humidity by using dehumidifiers and monitoring with a gauge will ensure that you keep low levels of humidity within your home.

A common summer complaint from most people is not of the heat, but the humidity. Too much moisture in the hot summer air can literally turn the area you live in into a sauna, and instantly break you into a sweat. It can also create breathing problems, insomnia, and many skin infections.

Another problem associated with high humidity is that of mold. While being unpleasant to the eye, mold patches also can create a serious threat to your health, especially if you already have asthma and/or allergies. Once again these spores can die if you keep the humidity low. As mentioned before, dust is something else that can be decreased and eliminated if you keep the humidity low (below 50%).

A dehumidifier will take moisture from the air while utilizing a refrigeration system. The water that is removed from the air collects within a tank in the machine. In some models the water can then be removed through a hose connected to the water drain in the kitchen or bathroom, or wherever you choose.

Most dehumidifiers function approximately within 64° - 90° F temperature limit and 40% - 95% relative humidity limit. There are some that can function under temperatures as low as 44° F, which makes them perfect for uses in the colder areas of the home such as the basement. If you are planning to put your dehumidifier in a basement, consider purchasing the pump model over a non-pump one. While a pump model can be more expensive, it is capable of emptying its water tank on its own, which will save you the trouble of running up and down the stairs carrying heavy tanks full of water, and assures you peace of mind as you are not always going to be home.