One of the best ways to keep your house or office space clean and dry is with a dehumidifier. These machines are made to remove humidity from the air and come in many different sizes and styles to fit your needs.
Choose the Right Size
One of the most important factors when buying a dehumidifier is the size that you need. This is dependent on what space you want to dehumidify and how humid the area is. The size is defined by pints of water that it can hold. If you need a small space dehumidified, a small pint number would be fitting.
Know What Drain System You Want
Because of the many sizes of dehumidifiers, there are multiple options for how the collected water can be drained. One option is a reservoir at the bottom of the unit to manually remove the water. This is common with the smaller dehumidifiers. The next drain option is with the larger dehumidifiers, and is a hose that is connected to the reservoir. With this drain, you have to elevate the unit and have the hose go into a floor level drain. The last option is a dehumidifier with a pump to automatically drain into a sink. This is the least intensive drain option and is very popular.
Research Noise Level
Because the dehumidifier is constantly running, the noise level of the unit is very important to consider. On average, a dehumidifier will put off around 40-50 db which is comparable to a refrigerator running. This noise level is not intrusive, but can be heard. The different types of dehumidifiers can put off more or less noise, which can be an important buying factor.
Know Your Humidity level and Indoor Temperature
When preparing to purchase a dehumidifier, it is important to know the humidity level of the space that the unit will be in. A hydrometer can be purchased at most home improvement stores which will tell the humidity level. If the area has a high humidity, a dehumidifier with a higher pint rating will be necessary. Knowing your humidity level will make the purchase of a new dehumidifier much easier.
Buy in July or August
In the late summer months, dehumidifiers tend to go on sale as the most humid time of year goes away. The only downside to buying a unit in the late summer season is that there will be fewer choices. The discounts on these last units are significant, which is why July or August is the best time to buy a dehumidifier.
Have Your Dehumidifier Installed With Colman Heating and Air!
Our experts are prepared to advise you on what size and brand of dehumidifier you need. Whether you need a dehumidifier, AC Maintenance, or a new HVAC installation, Colman Heating and Air is ready to get your house as cool and comfortable as possible! Give us a call for more info on dehumidifiers, or schedule a service online today!
