| Dehumidifiers help maintain a more constant level of | | | | UK, a typical 3 bedroom home requires a dehumidifier |
| humidity in the home. They remove the excess | | | | with an extraction rate of 18litres/24 hours or above. |
| moisture created by activities such as cooking, | | | | Some models have an auto-stop feature allowing the |
| showering or boiling the kettle. High levels of humidity | | | | unit to stop when the water tank is full. Others can |
| can cause condensation, damp and mold as well as | | | | be fitted with special plumbing kits to provide a |
| being an ideal breeding ground for dust mites. All of | | | | permanent drainage facility. Variable speed settings |
| these things can create an uncomfortable living | | | | and humidity sensors adjust the extraction rate of |
| environment for people with conditions such as | | | | the device based on the moisture level in the home. |
| Asthma and Arthritis. Also a more humid home is | | | | Another useful feature is a boost setting for drying |
| harder to heat and will therefore attract higher | | | | laundry. As these machines need to operate for |
| heating bills. Investing in a good dehumidifier will solve | | | | prolonged periods of time and possibly overnight, |
| many of the above mentioned problems. Listed | | | | check models for energy efficiency and noise level. |
| below is a quick guide to assist in selecting the | | | | A good domestic dehumidifier will cost around |
| correct device for your home. | | | | £130-£180. Judging by the low stock |
| A key feature to look out for is the extraction rate | | | | levels of high street and online retailers last year, the |
| of a dehumidifier. This is an important factor in | | | | dehumidifier seems to be a very popular choice for |
| determining how effective the machine will be. The | | | | dealing with what appears to be a common problem |
| figure is quoted as the amount of water, in litres, | | | | in condensation. |
| which can be extracted in a 24 hour period. In the | | | | |