Humidity is the factor that can affect the health of many people. Some people do not have the habit of living in hot and humid conditions and if they have to stay in such a place there may be some adverse reaction to them. A dehumidifier is a mechanism that takes care of the humid atmosphere by removing the water droplets from the air.

Dehumidifiers operate using electricity to reduce the humidity in the air. It also helps to eliminate the musty odor and stops the growth of mildew. Based on the requirement the dehumidifiers can be placed in different areas such as homes as well as in the establishments at larger areas of scale meant for commercial usage.

Condensate Dehumidifiers – These use refrigerators to collect condensate water (normally greywater). Some manufacturers offer reverse osmosis to convert condensate water into potable water. Ionic membrane dehumidifiers dispose of water as vapor instead of liquid.

Desiccant Dehumidifiers – They are also known as  the absorption-dehumidifiers. They help to take out the moisture content through absorption into materials that exhibit to consume moisture, for example, silica gel. Low-cost units meant for  domestic and single-use hydrophilic type cartridges, gel, and powders.

There is a wide difference in the energy efficiency of dehumidifiers. Dehumidifiers with pump operation give quicker and better results. Some of the best dehumidifiers with pump are as given below –

Whynter RPD-702WP Energy Star – Features

• Capacity – 34.87 Quarts
• Dimensions – 28.6 X 36.8 X 59.1 cm (L X W X H)
• Weight – 44 pounds
• 70 pint, 33 lt capacity dehumidifier
• Auto-restart and auto-shutoff options
• Adjustable humidity range of 30-90% relative humidity
• Auto-defrost function available that prevent frost build-up inside the unit

Frigidaire FAD704DWD – Features

• Capacity 30 and 50 pint
• 50 pint capacity dehumidifier works best for an area up to 1400 sq ft.
• Full tank alert and auto-shutoff function
• Comes with caster wheels and handle
• Low-maintenance cost
• Minimal noise
• Easily accessible bucket and portable
• Washable filters

Conclusion

Considering the functioning of dehumidifiers, we can say that it is a multi-purpose electrical appliance that can be used to reduce humidity resulting in the purification of air and also in various industries where the humidity is a disturbing factor to the quality of the products. Large-scale manufacturing industries use it for their offices, storage units, warehouses, etc.

These units are also used in hospitals, health care units so that the polluted air does not impact the patients under treatment.