Dehumidifiers are a great asset to your home. They help to balance humidity levels in your house which can prevent mold, allergies, water seepage. It will also help with weird odors that are often caused by pets and day-to-day living. Another perk of having a dehumidifier is the protection it gives to your home itself. It can prevent damage to your windows, doors, and walls. These units are relatively affordable and are meant to serve one area of your home. Thus, if you have a larger home you may need more than one. The important thing to getting your money’s worth when you use a dehumidifier is to ensure that it remains in quality working order for a long time. You can ensure this by following a few maintenance tips meant to keep your dehumidifier as good as new.
The owner’s manual will give specific tips and tricks on what you need to do to maintain your dehumidifier. So, be sure to read it carefully and thoroughly. Be sure to run your dehumidifier at the proper level. This usually falls around 35%. Setting it any lower will cause the unit to run continuously and this will waste energy as well as raising your electric bill. Setting it too high can cause it to be ineffective. While your dehumidifier does come with a thermostat you should consider installing a hygrometer as well. This little gadget attached to the wall and displays both the humidity level of the room and its temperature. This will help you to better regulate your unit’s usage.