Buying Your First Dehumidifier

The world of dehumidifiers can seem alien at first. There are many different types and technical terms to get your head around.

But Ebac is making it easier for you. This article gives you a fool-proof guide on buying your first dehumidifier.

Buy a UK-Manufactured Dehumidifier

Chinese manufactured dehumidifiers are cheaper, granted. But they aren’t built for UK homes. They’re designed with the European climate in mind, where the condensation problem stems from warm temperatures and humidity.

In the UK, our condensation arises from cold, damp weather. Buying from a UK manufacturer such as Ebac ensures your dehumidifier is effective in your home.

Choosing a Dehumidifier Type

The main types of dehumidifiers are desiccant and compressor. Desiccant dehumidifiers are extremely good at removing moisture from the air. In fact, they’re too good for domestic dwellings. They’re built for unheated industrial sites, where there’s far more moisture in the air.

Compressor dehumidifiers are built for UK homes. They remove the right amount of moisture and use half the energy of a desiccant dehumidifier. And if you buy an Ebac dehumidifier with Smart Control, you’ll save even more on your electricity bills.

Check the Control System

Dehumidifiers typically have either a manual control system or an automatic control system. Manual control systems tend to have manual humidistats. You can alter the humidistat’s setting to the correct Relative Humidity for your home.

Once this is set, the dehumidifier works continually to meet this Relative Humidity. Unfortunately, this isn’t effective because your home’s Relative Humidity changes throughout the day.

Automatic control systems like Ebac’s Smart Control are superior. They monitor your home’s moisture and Relative Humidity and adjust the functioning of your dehumidifier accordingly. This saves faffing with the settings and reduces your carbon footprint.