We hear a lot about outdoor pollution and outdoor air quality. We hear less about and, therefore, probably worry less about indoor air quality. And yet, most of us spend much more of our time indoors than outdoors. A dehumidifier can help to improve the quality of indoor air, especially in areas prone to moisture where mildew and mold can thrive.
When choosing a room dehumidifier, in addition to performance characteristics like moisture-extraction capability and storage capacity, remember to consider how easy it will be to clean and to empty (if it has a storage tank) and how energy efficient it is. Here are five dehumidifiers robust enough to dehumidify room-sized spaces in your home.
Comfort-Aire BHD 651 65 Pint Dehumidifier. This room dehumidifier is for spaces up to 750 square feet. It can extract up to 65 pints of moisture per 24 hours and has relative humidity control settings from 35% to 70%. It has a front-loading bucket with attached handle and a removable, washable filter. Automatic water drainage also is an option using an adapter that comes with this unit and uses gravity to allow continuous water flow to a convenient drainage area. This dehumidifier is ENERGY STAR qualified. For more information or to purchase this room dehumidifier go to www.myaircleaners.com/Comfort Aire.
Alen Energy Star 74 Pint Dehumidifier. This room dehumidifier is engineered for large rooms of up to 800 square feet. It is powerful, removing up to 74 pints of water from the air daily. The water can be stored in a removable tank or drained continuously through a hose to an external drainable container. This dehumidifier has two fan speeds and relative humidity settings from 35% to 80%. It is ENERGY STAR qualified. For more information or to purchase this room dehumidifier go to www.myaircleaners.com.
Danby Premiere 70-Pint Dehumidifier DDR7009EE. This room humidifier has all the features you need to get the job done easily and conveniently. It removes up to 70 pints of water daily from the air, has a direct-drain option that allows continuous operation, has casters on the legs for easy mobility, features two fan settings, a built-in humidistat and a removable filter for easy cleaning, and is ENERGY STAR qualified. For more information or to purchase this room dehumidifier go to www.amazon.com.
Frigidaire 70-Pint Dehumidifier. Use this 70-pint dehumidifier to improve air quality in rooms throughout the house. Casters make it easy to move and its continuous drain option means that it can work hard for you day and night. If you prefer, you can let the water collect in the unit’s 17-gallon internal bucket, and there is an automatic turn off that activates when the bucker is full. This dehumidifier has a built-in humidistat and washable filter and is ENERGY STAR qualified. For more information or to purchase this room dehumidifier go to www.lowes.com.
LG Electronics 45 Pint Dehumidifier. This ENERGY STAR- qualified room dehumidifier will extract up to 45 pints of moisture from the air daily. It has automatic shut off and automatic humidistat and two fan speeds. Casters make it easy to move from one room to another. The removable bucker can hold up to 21 pints. There is also a hose connection for continuous draining if preferred. For more information or to purchase this dehumidifier go to www.homedepot.com.
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www.myaircleaners.com/Comfort Aire, Comfort-Aire BHD 651 65 Pint Dehumidifier
www.myaircleaners.com, Alen Energy Star 74 Pint Dehumidifier – Alen
www.amazon.com, Amazon.com: Danby Premiere 70 Pint Dehumidifier DDR7009EE, Health & Personal Care
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www.homedepot.com, LG Electronics 45 Pint Dehumidifier at The Home Depot
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