How Do Desiccant Dehumidifiers Work?
Instead of condensing air, as small portable dehumidifiers do, desiccant dehumidifiers actually pull the moisture out of the air. It’s an ingenious system. Air is pulled into the humidifier by a fan. Inside the humidifier is a revolving wheel coated with a substance, such as a crystalline material, that takes excess water out of the air. At any one time, about 75% of the wheel is exposed to the air to be treated. The other 25% is being exposed to heated air, which evaporates the water picked up by the desiccant. This warm air is then vented elsewhere and can even get re-used as a heating resource. Bringing Heavy-Duty Dehumidifying Power to Your Home for Comfort and Well Being An overly humid house is often an unhealthy house. Extra moisture encourages the growth of mold. Mold is a hearty, simple little pest that thrives simply on a food source (like wood or paper) and wetness. It quickly spreads. Many people are adversely affected by mold, manifesting symptoms such as itchy eyes and sk
