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Dehumidifier
Dehumidifiers regulate the humidity in a room by removing excess moisture from the air, thereby creating a living condition that is inhospitable to dust mites, mold and other allergenic organisms. But, how does a dehumidifier work? What is the mechanism that allows the dehumidifier to take moisture in a gas form from the air and remove it as liquid water? While there are two primary methods that allow dehumidifiers to remove moisture from the air, for this article, we are going to focus on refrigerant-based dehumidifiers.
Here is a breakdown of the steps that a dehumidifier takes during operation:
Air is drawn into the unit by a fan Air passes over the cooled coils As the air is cooled, its moisture condenses Water falls into the drip pan or removable bucket Air is then reheated by the heat recovery system Air that is 2° Celsius warmer and considerably dryer disperses back into the room The defrost system will automatically de-ice the unit as necessary The dehumidifier will automatically shut off when the drainage bucket is full When the dehumidifier achieves the selected level of dryness in the room, it will automatically turn off.
Dehumidifiers are rated according to pint capacity, which refers to how many pints of water it can remove from the air in a 24-hour period (actual water removal per day will vary with the temperature and relative humidity level of the room).
Benefits of a Dehumidifier:
Dehumidifiers reduce humidity levels, making your home less hospitable to allergens such as dust mites, mold, and mildew.
