What are dehumidifiers?
How do dehumidifiers work? Air is drawn into the unit by a fan. The air is then cooled down and the excess moisture condenses onto a chilled surface after which it is safely collected in the removable water container. The air is then reheated with the energy removed during the cooling phase and returned to the room significantly warmer and drier than before. What Causes The Problem? All air contains moisture and this is only natural, however, there can be too much. Especially in winter when moisture has been added through our day-to-day activities, such as boiling a kettle, drying clothes, showering and even breathing. A typical family adds as much as 20 pints (11 Liters) of excess moisture to the air every day. In the days when houses were poorly insulated, the excess moisture easily escaped from the home. Today, the double-glazing and draught proofing that keep our homes much better insulated also traps in the excess moisture we generate. Labor saving appliances such as dishwashers,
