The nights are longer, the heating has gone on, and you start to notice those dreaded droplets on the windows, or the slightly damp smell in some of the colder parts of your home. This is a sign that you either need to contact a local damp proof specialist for advice, or that you need to consider investing in a dehumidifier.
Assuming your damp specialist has confirmed that you don’t have any structural issues to address, here are some reasons to invest in a dehumidifier:
Heat your home more efficiently
Water is harder to heat than air, so it stands to reason that a house with lower humidity levels will heat up more quickly.
Allergy reduction
If you are one of those people that is always sneezing at something, your dehumidifier could be the answer to your problems. Dust mites need 50% humidity to live and 70% or over to thrive. By reducing your humidity, you will significantly reduce the levels in your home – remember to vacuum regularly, too, for optimal effect. Mould is also known to worsen allergies; by reducing the mould in your home, you can reduce allergy symptoms.
Stop mildew and mould
Mould requires a lovely warm, damp environment to flourish: perfect for a standard British home in the winter, which tends to be warm and damp. Bedrooms and bathrooms are hotspots for humidity.
Banish musty smells
If you have got the ventilation sorted and you don’t have rising damp, then a dehumidifier could be the answer to your damp problems. Moisture, mould and mildew are responsible for the musty smell that can be so hard to shake off. With a dehumidifier, you can finally wave “goodbye” to damp-smelling clothes and soft furnishings.
Aid indoor clothes drying
At this time of year, drying clothes can be a challenge. With a dehumidifier, you can dry your clothes inside more quickly, while removing all the extra water produced by your drying clothes.
If a dehumidifier sounds too good to be true, it might well be. It is important to remember that although a dehumidifier can save you money in terms of heating bills and the need to use the tumble drier, it will still cost money to run; check the energy efficiency before making your decision.
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