Use of Electric Dehumidifiers
- Health benefits are among the most important reasons to use a dehumidifier in the home. Those people who suffer with arthritis or rheumatism as well as serious allergies and asthma can all benefit from having an electric dehumidifier in the home. Arthritis and rheumatism patients tend to have more negative effects associated with their conditions because of dampness in the air. This can increase pain in many people. Dust mites and the droppings they leave behind often trigger asthma attacks. Homes with less than 50 percent humidity inside are not suitable for dust mites, and most will die below this humidity level.
- Some electric dehumidifiers improve the air quality in your home. In addition to removing the dust-mite factor, many models are equipped with antibacterial air filters. These filters can reduce dust particles in the air, pollen and cigarette smoke, as well as associated and unassociated odors. The filtered air will also cut down on the likelihood of sickness spread by airborne viruses.
- Heating your home is one of the biggest factors in your utility bills if you live in a place where there is a significantly cold winter. But you can help make it easier for the energy-consuming heater to do its job by using an electric dehumidifier. It's much harder to warm damp air than dry air. Of course, the dehumidifier will use up some of the energy saved, but it's likely to be a more efficient system in many homes to use both. Besides, the cold and damp feeling is not something you want in your home.
- Mold and mildew can be a serious issue for people living in damp climates. An electric dehumidifier will help prevent the formation of mold and mildew by keeping the air too dry for it to grow. Inhaling mold spores can be a risk to health, and the mold and mildew that forms inside a house can do considerable damage to the property, particularly furniture, carpets, window sills, molding and other decorative parts of the home. It grows everywhere if the conditions are right, and simply cleaning it off doesn’t keep it from coming back later.
