Whole House Dehumidifiers Offer A Solution To High Humidity

People who live in the warmer and muggier parts of the United States (New Orleans is good example) have long been familiar with the effects of high moisture content air. If the moisture content of the air is above 50% it will encourage the breeding of dust mites which have been linked to a variety of breathing problems. The response of many consumers has been to purchase whole house dehumidifiers. A prime example of this was when New Orleans residents returned to their homes after Hurricane Katrina many of the homes were uninhabitable due to the fact that mold had infested the homes to such an extent that the home itself had become a health hazard. Abandoning these homes was the only option. Even in circumstances that are not quite as extreme as this damp air can make any household miserable and lead to a profusion of molds, fungi and mildew.Whole house dehumidifiers are installed as part of the home’s central heating system, or can be portable but with a large enough capacity to dehumidify an entire home, these are different to the smaller portable units which are suitable for dehumidifying a single room. In Southern States of America house humidifiers are needed year round so the demand for energy efficient and reliable units is extremely high. There are several tell tale signs that you might need to look into the purchase of a house dehumidifier. Signs include condensation on water pipes, damp spots on ceilings or walls, the presence of mold or mildew or a slightly ‘sticky’ feeling to walls and floors.When choosing a dehumidifier a good rule of thumb is to choose from among the better known brands. One of these is Haier, which offers amongst the best home dehumidifiers, with portable units ranging from those with a 30 pint capacity to units with a 60 pint capacity. Always make sure that you are familiar with the cubic footage of the home prior to purchase as a unit which is not rated for whole home usage will simply be a waste of money. The Haier units for instance would be more suitable for basement or single room applications.Another important point to consider when purchasing house dehumidifiers is noise. A noisy unit will make life unbearable, especially if it is running continuously as many of the units are designed to do. The consumer must also take into account the electricity consumption of the unit purchased. Larger units cool efficiently but are energy hogs, especially at startup when the unit consumes the most electricity, so although they need not run constantly that spike in energy consumption when the unit first starts up largely cancels out the fact that don’t need to in operation continuously. The small units on the other hand, need to run all the time or for much longer periods of time than the larger ones so consume more hours of electricity, but at a lower rate. It is up to the consumer to make the choice.Whole house dehumidifiers can make life bearable in climates where there are seasonal spikes in the moisture content of the air, or where sub tropical or tropical conditions are a fact of life year round. Given the selection of dehumidifiers on the market choosing the best home dehumidifier can be a daunting task.