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Indoor Air Quality, Dehumidifiers

Choosing The Best Dehumidifier For Your Home

By Travis Baugh

Creating a comfortable and healthy living environment starts with choosing the best dehumidifier for your home. But how do you choose the best dehumidifier for your home? There are many variables to consider when deciding what dehumidifier to purchase. In this guide, we’ll walk through the factors to take into account when making your decision.

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How To Discover The Best Dehumidifier For You

The following considerations should be taken into account by buyers when comparing and purchasing a whole house dehumidifier.

Size: If you are looking for dehumidifier for a 500 square-foot room, a dehumidifier with a capacity of 10 pints per day is sufficient, with an additional 4 pints for every 500 square feet beyond that. However, if you need a solution for multiple rooms, you might want to consider a whole-home solution like the Carrier unit that can handle up to 100 pints per day.

Efficiency: An efficient model reduces energy consumption, lowering utility bills and minimizing environmental impact while effectively controlling humidity levels.

Noise: A quieter model ensures a more comfortable living environment, particularly in bedrooms or living areas where excessive noise can be disruptive.

Temperature range: It's important to consider the lowest temperature a dehumidifier will work at to ensure it remains effective in cooler environments like basements or unheated spaces, where standard dehumidifiers might freeze up and fail to function properly.

Watts: Considering how many watts a dehumidifier uses directly impacts your electricity consumption and operating costs, helping you choose an energy-efficient model that balances performance with affordability. Carrier whole-home dehumidifiers meet ENERGY STAR® requirements.

Brand reputation: Considering the reputation of the manufacturer when buying a dehumidifier is important because reputable manufacturers like Carrier are more likely to produce reliable, high-quality products and offer better customer service and warranty support.

Installation: An easy installation process saves time and potential costs associated with professional installation, ensuring the dehumidifier is set up correctly and operates efficiently from the start.

Warranty: Considering the warranty of a dehumidifier is important because it provides assurance against potential malfunctions or defects, offering protection and peace of mind regarding repair or replacement costs within the warranty period.

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Carrier Dehumidifiers

The Carrier Performance Series dehumidifier is designed to provide optimal dehumidification performance. With a MERV 8 filter and enhanced humidity control that can remove up to 100 pints of moisture per day, our dehumidifier is built to make your living space more comfortable.

Carrier whole-home dehumidifiers meet rigorous ENERGY STAR® standards and have been bestowed with the ENERGY STAR MOST EFFICIENT 2024 designation. Products with this distinction have been honored for their best-in-class energy efficiency.

The Carrier® Performance series dehumidifier is available in two sizes. As a stand-alone solution, our Performance Series dehumidifier can easily address humidity in problem areas such as a basement, crawl space or attic. Or as a whole-home solution, the unit is connected to your homes’ heating and cooling system to provide a convenient, effective whole-home dehumidification solution. This application is the most effective way to combat oppressive humidity in the entire home. And in a whole-home solution setup, it can also provide fresh air ventilation when connected to the HVAC system. 

Both sizes of dehumidifiers work quietly to remove humidity from the outdoor air to make you more comfortable with drier air. A built-in “clean filter” indicator even tells you when it’s time to clan the filter.  To the original owner, our Performance Series whole-home dehumidifiers are covered by a five-year parts limited warranty.1 

Keeping humidity under wraps can improve the quality of the air you breathe by helping to keep musty odors and some allergens under control.2 It can help prevent warping or structural damage to wood flooring or furnishings. And, setting your dehumidification levels is simple and convenient using the LCD control that can remain on the dehumidifier cabinet or installed at a more easily accessed location.

Your Carrier Dealer Can Help Identify The Best Dehumidifier For Your House

Trust your local Carrier dealer to help you create a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment They understand the importance of finding the best dehumidifier for your home. Schedule an appointment today to get an indoor air quality consultation and the proper humidity levels within your home.

1 To the original owner, when product is used in an owner-occupied residence, a 5-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate for complete details.

2 https://www.epdealers a.gov/mold/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home

Frequently Asked Questions On Best Dehumidifier For My Home

The strength of the dehumidifier you need depends on two main factors: the size of the space you want to dehumidify and how damp that space is. Dehumidifier capacity is measured in pints per day (PPD), which indicates the amount of moisture the unit can remove from the air in 24 hours. Your local Carrier dealer can recommend the best dehumidifier solution for you based on these two factors.
The best type of dehumidifier for your home depends on your needs, such as the space size, humidity level, and specific requirements like portability or low-temperature performance.
The best time of year to buy a dehumidifier is typically during the off-season, which includes the fall and winter months. Demand is lower during this time of year and some dealers may be making room for winter-centric products or preparing for new inventory. Since humidity is usually not as much of a concern during these cooler months, you can take your time to research and compare models without the pressure of needing one immediately.
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