The 3 Best Dehumidifiers to Buy This Year in NZ

Excess moisture inside your home can lead to immense discomfort and at the same time result in musty doors and condensation. There is excess humidity during the winter season because of the lack of ventilation and accumulation of heat inside an air-tight house. In case you encounter excess humidity in your house, it might be a good idea to buy a humidifier. 

What are dehumidifiers used for?

Dehumidifiers are devices that help in removing the excess moisture and restore the optimum humidity levels inside your home. You will need to get one for your house in order to save yourself and other family members from the discomfort. It will also help you prevent damage to your wooden furniture and doors. 

However, buying a humidifier isn’t as easy as it sounds because you can’t settle for the second best when you’re actually investing a few hundred dollars of your hard-earned money. You will need to understand that only knowledge about the best dehumidifiers will help you in making an informed choice. Here is a list of 3 humidifiers that several homeowners in New Zealand are vouching for:  

AriaDry Compact Dehumidifier 30L DDS 30COMBI

Priced at $749.98, the compact dehumidifier 30LDDS 30COMBI is extremely popular for its powerful dehumidifying feature. It comes with the integrated humidistat, which allows you to get desired humidity level indoors. The temperature control is extremely effective because of the ceramic technology it uses.  

The best thing is that the 30LDDS 30COMBI is comes with an extremely ingenious laundry function feature, which helps you in drying your clothes quickly. The approximate tank capacity of 4.5 liters gives the machine extra dehumidifying power. The 330 W machine is equipped with some of the most intelligent dehumidifying features. 

Stadler Form Albert Air 20L Dehumidifier

Albert Air has come up with one of the simplest looking yet highly efficient dehumidifiers that has been specially signed by the Swiss designer Matti Walker.  This dehumidifier comes with a digital display along with electronic humidistat and control knob. The eye-catching feature of this dehumidifier is the quietness with which carries out its job. 

You’ll be able to set the desired humidity levels by using the precise control and at the same time cut down the energy consumption. The frost electronic control feature facilitates easy operation in temperatures as low as 5 degree centigrade. The total power consumption of this device is 210 watts, which not offered by the other dehumidifiers in the same price bracket.  Priced at $1,149.99, this dehumidifier is equally efficient in removing excess moisture in your house and at the same time saving energy.  

Mitsubishi MJE22VX Oasis 22L Dehumidifier

This is by far one of the best offerings from Mitsubishi as you get the experience heavy duty dehumidifying but in the most subtle manner. The Mitsubishi-MJE22VX is neither large nor bulky like their counterparts and carries out dehumidification in absolute silence. This dehumidifier has been made to suit the weather conditions in New Zealand and is provided with a 22 liter tank. It offers a silent operation even when the temperature dips to 1 degree centigrade. You have the option of choosing the direction of the air flow – rear, upward or wide. The Mitsubishi-MJE22VX comes at a price of $899.99 and can prove to be a wise investment on appliances. 
 

What are the benefits of using a dehumidifier? 

Dehumidifiers are excellent at preventing mildew in homes by extracting any moisture from the air. Other things like dust mites and mould can grow quite a bit in humid environments, so if you’re either living in a humid climate or your house is just a humid area, then you’re more than likely going to experience these. Dehumidifiers can protect your house from these too which can allergy triggers that could occur of the grown mould. This can prevent any itchiness, rashes and will ultimately allow you to breathe easier and feel more comfortable in your home. 

Mildew and mould can often give houses a musty or rotting smell. Dehumidifiers in the process of getting rid of the mildew and mould will help get rid of that odour that comes with it.  If you’re also experiencing mould or mildew on your clothing or furniture, then you should invest in a dehumidifier right away. While it may not be able to remove the existing mould, it can help prevent more mould getting on any other furniture or clothing. 

Since dehumidifiers help get rid of the humidity in living areas, this will make it much easier for your clothes to dry inside, your food products will have a longer shelf life as they will be less stale, and you will no longer experience rust on things like computer equipment, electronics and tools.
 

Do I need a dehumidifier? 

There are a few visual signs you can take to mean that you may need a dehumidifier. The most obvious sign is water stains on the wall or ceiling. They look like water drops that have dripped down the wall and you’ll often see these in bathrooms after a hot shower has been taken due to the humidity, which is normal. If you see these water stains somewhere in the house however, it might be a good idea to invest in a dehumidifier.  If you also have rooms with high humidity levels with poor ventilation or no ventilation, then you may need a dehumidifier. These rooms are often bathrooms that don’t have any windows, so when hot showers are taken, the moisture can’t escape the room. 

As mentioned before, if you notice black spots or mould growing in places such as the walls, ceilings, furniture and clothing then this is a sign that there is a clear excess of moisture and humidity in your house, and a dehumidifier should be able to solve that problem. Aside from the obvious visual signs that you may need a dehumidifier, if you suffer from symptoms of allergies, that is a result of the growth of mould and mildew in your home, then you should consider getting a dehumidifier and at least see if the use of one reduces the symptoms.

If you’re not too willing to spend money on a dehumidifier because of how expensive it is to hire or purchase, we totally understand! But if you do have mould and mildew growing in your home, then it’s potentially a dangerous atmosphere so you can do a few things to try reduce the moisture in your home. First of all, you should try air out your home as much as possible, by keeping doors and windows open whenever you can. You can improve the insulation and heating in your house which will reduce the chance of mould growing on cold surfaces. 
 

Things to consider when buying a dehumidifier? 

1. Choosing the best dehumidifier: When choosing a dehumidifier, you first want to look at the size of the unit you will be buying. For high levels of humidity that you’re wanting to prevent, you may want to get a central whole-house dehumidifier that will help reduce the humidity and moisture throughout the entire house.
2. Do you want your dehumidifier to be portable: Portable dehumidifiers are great for when you need several rooms to have moisture and humidity removed, as you just need to move the dehumidifier to the room and plug it in and you’re ready to go. 
3. Do you need defrost features: Defrost features in dehumidifiers allows the dehumidifier to operate at low temperatures. If you’re living in an area that can get really cold, then you might want to choose one that has this defrost feature, as it may also save you money in the long run as it won’t get damaged from iced coils.