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When you are shopping for a new dehumidifier, you want to keep certain factors in mind to help ensure you make the right buying decision. The key factors for a new dehumidifier you should consider include its dehumidifying capabilities, its functionality/ease of use, the feedback it has gotten from existing customers, and the physical specifications of the device.
Probably the most important quality a dehumidifier has is how well it removes moisture from the air in your house. Depending on whether you want a room to just feel more comfortable or you are trying to combat a moisture-related problem, you may need a unit that can remove a lot of moisture quickly. If this is the case you want a device that has a high speed fan and a high daily water removal output, such as 50 - 70 pints per day.
One of the best ways to get true information on how a dehumidifier performs would be to look at customer feedback and reviews. These can easily be found at the major online shopping sites like Amazon and Buy.com. You'll be able to get a glimpse of how some models perform and see potential problems you may have with them. Of course price will be a factor as well. You don't necessarily want to go with the cheapest option, but you do want to make sure you get the best value. The best place to find competitive prices would be on
Amazon.
Ideally you want a dehumidifier that has easy-to-use electronic controls. You want to easily be able to choose the fan speed setting so you can control the rate of moisture removal from the room. Good dehumidifiers will have at least three fan speed options. You also want to able to set a target humidity level.
Another thing to consider is the physical attributes of the dehumidifier. If you are concerned with how it will fit in with a specific room, you want to make sure you choose the right color option. If you plan on moving the unit around the house to dehumidify different rooms, you want to get one that is not too heavy or one that has an easy carrying handle. All other things being equal, the smaller the unit the better.
These are the major things you should look at when researching dehumidifiers to purchase. By weighing the characteristics that are most important to you and matching the ones that best fit your needs, you will be able to make the ideal purchasing decision.
