Dehumidifiers

Have you noticed problems with humidity in your home or office? Excess condensation on windows, damp ceilings, peeling wallpaper, mold, and musty odors can all be signs that you need to dehumidify your space. But what does a dehumidifier do exactly? Unlike a humidifier, which adds moisture to the air, a dehumidifier uses powerful fans and coils to remove dampness and release dry air back into the room. Many dehumidifiers utilize internal tanks or buckets for water collection. But you can also find a dehumidifier with a pump or hose attachment that can drain into a sink or any other convenient location. Other devices like air conditioners can also remove moisture from your air, but they require more electricity to produce a cooling effect. Fans can create a breeze and evaporate some water, but they’re unlikely to be as effective as a home dehumidifier. So, if you need to manage indoor humidity, Best Buy can help you find a dehumidifier for basements, closets, crawl spaces and more. 

Before you buy your new air dehumidifier, you’ll want to consider room size and moisture-removal capacity. Dehumidifiers are measured by how many pints of water they remove from the air in 24 hours. Devices that can remove up to 35 pints can tackle your small rooms (up to 3,000 square feet) and make great bathroom, closet or crawl space dehumidifiers. The best dehumidifier for bedroom, living room and kitchen use is one that can remove around 50 pints of moisture for medium spaces (up to 3,500 square feet). And 70-pint machines will make the best dehumidifier for basements, garages and other large areas (up to 4,500 square feet). Best Buy has a wide selection of devices, so you can find large or small dehumidifiers for a variety of room sizes and moisture levels. If you’re unsure of how much water is actually in your air, many smart thermostats can detect and monitor indoor humidity levels. 

You can also find dehumidifiers with helpful features and designs, including adjustable bucket-full indicators, auto-restarts, and smart connectivity. There are even devices that work as both a dehumidifier and an air purifier, so you can remove humidity and impurities from your air at the same time. With a portable dehumidifier, you can conveniently move your device into any room where you need it. And if you want to avoid adding unnecessary noise to your home, check out quiet dehumidifiers that remove moisture without making a racket. No matter what type of device you’re looking for, Best Buy can help you find the best dehumidifier for you and your space.

You can remove moisture from the air with fans or an air conditioner too. If your home is too dry (usually in the winter) or if you live in an arid climate, choose humidifiers to add moisture to the air. An air purifier can help to remove particles in the air that irritate your nasal passages, helping you feel more comfortable.

Portable dehumidifiers can be moved from room to room while whole-house dehumidifiers are usually attached to your central heating and air conditioning system. Dehumidifers are rated by how many pints of moisture they remove from the air in a 24-hour period. Choose the right size based on the rooms you need to treat and the amount of moisture in the air. Also note how much ambient noise you are willing to tolerate. Some machines are noisier than others and may cause a problem in your living space. To avoid emptying the bucket, choose a machine with a hose attachment and place your dehumidifier near a floor drain. If your machine has a pump, it may be able to drain water to a sink or out a window through the hose.