Soaring humidity levels on a balmy summers evening are frequently the cause of discomfort when sleeping and also loss of sleep. It is strongly suggested that those who struggle to sleep because of this try to use a dehumidifier. For some people they might think that this is going a bit too far but take a look at the negative effects of long term excess humidity:
Disrupted sleep patterns, allergy problems surface due to an increase in dust mite populations, damage can be caused to wallpaper, wood finishes and painted surfaces i.e. blistering from condensation that forms inside on water pipes, windows and even on walls in some cases. Electrical items can become damaged and irrepairable and dangerous, any metals in the house may rust, mold, mildew and fungus may start to grow and thus cause a nasty musty odor.
The recommended level of humidity is between 40% and 50%. Air dehumidifiers can help maintain those levels twenty four hours a day. Dehumidifier selection is far from being a straight forward process. As numerous makes and models exist. Most manufacturers state what size room a dehumidifier is intended for but in reality because humidity levels vary so much between rooms it is not the best gauge of which dehumidifier you should use.
A more preferrable question is: “About how much water do I need to remove from the air?”. This answer will then allow you to view the dehumidifer info brochures to find out the one that takes out the most water vapour from the air each day, this figure is often revealed by most manufacturers and is a decent guide, however be careful as both air flow and temperature play a major role in the dehumidifiers capabilities. After you have calculated what volume of moisture each day you want to be taken out of the air then you are much better able to find the home dehumidifier that fits your needs.
It is also helpful to identify the source of your high humidity, if it is an ongoing problem such as a leaky roof, bad plumbing and so on which cannot be fixed immediately/if ever then you are going to need a more powerful home dehumidifier. If however the problem is not that severe and just occasional then clearly a smaller home dehumidifier would be more suitable.
Furthermore here are a few features to look out for if you decide to purchase a air dehumidifier:
A continuous drainage feature will mean you don’t have to keep emptying the tank, or at least ensure that there is an auto-switch off mechanism to prevent it from flooding. Purchasing a home dehumidifier that possesses wheels is very helpful especially for the elderly whom may well find it rather difficult to move around otherwise, a sensor for frost then will disconnect the machine when it gets too cold is an excellent precaution to take if it shall be placed in a basement area. Low noise levels will become very important should it be used near a sleeping area, ensure that you test it out in the shop beforehand, what’s more an air filter will prevent people prone to allergies from being badly affected.
Considering all of the above factors and purchasing an air dehumidifier (ebac dehumidifiers are recommended) should enable you to maintain suitable levels of humidity that won’t interfere with you sleep patterns and ensure you are comfortable at night.
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Yeah…they are also very useful for asthma patients…