Buying a dehumidifier can be confusing. It’s easy to get muddled amongst all the technical terms - extraction rates, energy efficiency, control systems. But when it comes to dehumidifiers, Ebac are the experts.

Here, we explain 10 mistakes you certainly don’t want to make when buying your dehumidifier.

Mistake 1: Ignore the Dehumidifier’s Size

The last thing you want is a dehumidifier that’s the wrong size. Before you go dehumidifier shopping, check the size of the space you plan to put it in. But don’t place it in a tiny space – your dehumidifier needs to have a big enough capacity to remove all of the air’s moisture.

Mistake 2: Buy the Cheapest Dehumidifier

Cheap dehumidifiers are cheap for a reason. They’re often made with low-quality parts that won’t stand the test of time. They also miss out on some essential features, like a Smart Control system.

Mistake 3: Choose a Desiccant Dehumidifier

Desiccant dehumidifiers were made for industrial use, so they aren’t suitable for domestic dwellings. Desiccant dehumidifiers make energy bills rise exponentially because they aren’t energy efficient. Instead, go for a compressor dehumidifier.

Mistake 4: Buy a Dehumidifier with an Open Container

Dehumidifiers with open containers are dangerous. Open containers are easy to spill, which isn’t what you want in something directly connected to a power source.

Get a dehumidifier with a closed container and handle for easy emptying.

Mistake 5: Forget About Running Costs

Checking the price is a necessity when shopping for dehumidifiers, but that’s not the only cost to keep in mind. Cheaper dehumidifiers are often expensive to run. Remember to ask about running costs when buying.

Mistake 6: Get A Dehumidifier Made in China

Dehumidifiers made in China aren’t fit for UK use. These dehumidifiers were built for the European climate, where their primary task is to tackle high temperatures and humidity. We need dehumidifiers to deal with our cold, damp air here in the UK.

Mistake 7: Go for One with a Humidistat

Dehumidifiers with humidistats allow you to adjust the settings based on the room’s humidity. But for them to be effective, you would need to spend all day changing the settings. A good alternative is an Ebac dehumidifier with Smart Control. This will change its settings automatically.

Mistake 8: Buy a Dehumidifier Without Smart Control

Ebac’s Smart Control system detects the moisture levels in the air and switches the dehumidifier on or off accordingly. To save yourself time and keep your energy bills low, buy a dehumidifier with Smart Control.

Mistake 9: Forget About Noise

All dehumidifiers make noise, but some produce more than others. For you to live happily alongside your dehumidifier, you need one that’s quiet. A dehumidifier working at maximum capacity is noisy, so choose one with a bigger capacity than you need.

Mistake 10: Don’t Check the Features

Remember to check the features. Find a compressor dehumidifier with an automatic control system and a big enough capacity.