Humidity has a big impact on our lives and work. Whenever the rainy season or the southern sky hits, the walls and floors of the home are prone to a layer of water mist, which makes it easy for people to slip when walking. To solve this problem, dehumidifiers (also known as dehumidifiers) have become a popular choice in the market. However, there are a variety of dehumidifier products on the market, including some products that exaggerate publicity and falsely report parameters. Not only are these dehumidifiers unable to effectively remove moisture, but they may also produce a large amount of dust due to quality issues, which can further pollute the indoor air. As a small household appliance evaluation blogger, today I will give you an in-depth analysis of the dehumidifier from many aspects: the pros and cons of the dehumidifier, the skills of selecting a high-quality dehumidifier, and the IQ tax function of the dehumidifier.
The picture shows some of the dehumidifier products I have reviewed, and there are all the best-selling brands on the market now.
1. Are there any side effects of dehumidifiers?
At present, in order to increase sales, some unscrupulous manufacturers cut corners, use inferior raw materials, falsely label parameters, and carry out false publicity. Poor quality dehumidification elements, its dehumidification efficiency is not high, can not achieve the expected effect, but also may cause safety accidents, people are frightened. Therefore, we must remove the hazards of the wet machine.
The following chart is a negative ranking table of dehumidifiers compiled by dehumidifier testing institutions. It can be seen that "emitting irritating odors and polluting the air" is the most common complaint. The following six routines of dehumidifiers, we must add a few more eyes when buying a dehumidifier.
1. Long-term use of ultra-low-cost products is harmful to health
In order to reduce costs, some bad dehumidifier manufacturers will use inferior components. They often use low prices as a publicity gimmick to attract consumers to buy. However, although these dehumidifiers are inexpensive, the components inside can contain harmful substances. Over time, these harmful substances may gradually release harmful gases, causing continuous pollution of indoor air. Over time, it can pose a threat to human health.
2. False standard parameters, poor performance
The amount of dehumidification is an important indicator to measure the performance of the dehumidifier, so some unscrupulous merchants will make false claims in this regard. In actual use, the dehumidifier needs to be adjusted according to the indoor temperature, humidity and environment to achieve the best effect. If the merchant falsely marks the parameters, it is difficult for consumers to choose the right dehumidifier. After actual testing, we found that there are a large number of inferior dehumidifiers on the market, and their dehumidification effect and applicable area are difficult to meet the standard. Not only are these dehumidifiers ineffective at removing moisture, but they can also cause moisture and air pollution in furniture.
3. Internet celebrity products are flooding the market, and there are potential safety hazards
In recent years, live streaming marketing has become a very popular way to promote, and many dehumidifier businesses have also invited well-known celebrities or Internet celebrities to promote their products. However, some merchants exaggerate the dehumidification effect of the product when they advertise, resulting in consumers not being able to achieve the expected effect in actual use. In addition, some inferior dehumidifiers may also have potential safety hazards such as leakage, short circuit, and fire, which pose a threat to the safety of consumers' lives and property.
4. Exaggerating the dehumidification performance, but actually unable to effectively dehumidify
In the market, we often hear dehumidifier manufacturers advertise that their products have a large dehumidification capacity, but in fact, this propaganda is often based on false data. Dehumidification capacity is a parameter related to multiple factors such as temperature, humidity, environment, etc., but in the current national standard, only one temperature, humidity and environmental conditions are specified for testing. This has led some manufacturers to choose a single test environment that is more favorable to them for testing in order to sell. In actual use, consumers often find that the dehumidification capacity of the product is far from the advertised, and they spend money but cannot effectively dehumidify.
5. Unprofessional products are easy to generate dust, pollute the air and endanger health
General dehumidifiers claim to have the function of purifying the air, but in fact, they often lack professional maternal and infant dust and mildew removal technology. This means that, after a period of use, the mechanical interior of the dehumidifier is prone to accumulation of dust, mold, and bacteria. These pollutants not only pollute indoor air, but can also cause potential harm to the health of users, especially to the respiratory system and internal organs.
Second, high-quality dehumidifiers are worth starting, and six benefits are shared
Do dehumidifiers have side effects? We have seen the dangers of inferior dehumidifiers, but then I want to popularize the benefits of dehumidifiers to our daily lives. The dehumidifier itself is a good household appliance, and we buy dehumidification in the hope that it can achieve a good dehumidification effect and help us solve the moisture problem. It can help reduce moisture and can also reduce mold, bacteria growth. Here I have summarized the six major benefits of dehumidifiers, I hope it will be of some help to you.
Benefit 1: Removes moisture
The main function of a dehumidifier is to remove moisture, dry the air by reducing the humidity in the room, and ensure that the humidity in the room is kept within a comfortable range.
Benefit 2: Reduces bacterial growth and reduces allergic reactions
In a humid environment, bacteria and fungi multiply faster, which can easily lead to various health problems. A high-quality dehumidifier can effectively reduce indoor air humidity, inhibit the growth of germs and molds, reduce musty and peculiar smells in the air, and improve indoor air quality. The dehumidifier can not only reduce indoor humidity, but also absorb allergens such as dust and pollen in the air, which is very practical for people who are prone to allergies.
Benefit 3: Balances humidity and makes the human body more comfortable
In humid environments, people tend to feel stuffy and airtight, which not only affects the comfort of living but can also cause some health problems. And dehumidifiers can help us solve these problems. The dehumidifier can exhaust the moisture in the room and keep the air in a relatively dry state. In this way, people no longer feel stuffy and airtight, which improves the comfort of living
Benefit 4: Helps to dry clothes
In a humid environment, it takes a long time to dry the laundry, and there will even be some odors. The dehumidifier can partially replace the dryer to speed up the drying of clothes.
Benefit 5: Protects furniture and prolongs its lifespan
Wooden furniture is common, but it is also susceptible to moisture. A damp environment can not only cause wooden furniture to deform and crack, but also reduce its lifespan and even produce odors. The dehumidifier can effectively adjust the humidity of the indoor air to keep it in a suitable range, so as to avoid problems such as moisture, deformation or odor of the furniture, so as to prolong the service life of the furniture.
Benefit 6: Protect electrical equipment from moisture damage
In a high-humidity environment, electronic components are prone to malfunction, causing short circuits. The dehumidifier can maintain the humidity in the room within a suitable range, effectively prevent electronic products from getting wet, reduce safety risks, and ensure the health of us and our families.
3. How to choose a dehumidifier?
Does dehumidifier have side effects?The above content introduces the side effects of inferior dehumidifiers and the advantages of high-quality dehumidifiers, I think you should also know that not every brand of dehumidifier has good dehumidification performance. Inferior dehumidifiers not only fail to dehumidify, but also cause air pollution and endanger health. So how to choose a professional and high-quality dehumidifier? The following are tips to share, I hope it will be helpful to you.
Buying tip 1: Choose a brand with mature expertise
When choosing a dehumidifier, we should not only pay attention to the dehumidification effect, but also consider the safety, performance and durability of the product. Professional dehumidifier products have made a lot of improvements and optimizations in these aspects to ensure the user's experience and safety. Some non-professional and low-quality dehumidifier products have many problems in terms of technical level and dehumidification effect. They often use low-cost materials and components, resulting in unstable dehumidification, easy damage, and harmful gases that pollute the air.
Tip 2: Prioritize high-quality condensers and evaporators
The dehumidifier condenser and evaporator on the market are mostly made of aluminum, which is lightweight and low-cost, but its dehumidification effect is unstable, easy to be damaged, and has a short life. High-quality dehumidifiers use more expensive hydrophilic aluminum foil pure copper condensers and evaporators, which are highly corrosion-resistant, can withstand high pressure and high temperatures, and hydrophilic aluminum foil can increase the water contact area, so as to achieve efficient dehumidification, greatly extending the life of the machine.
Tip 3: Preferably products equipped with double-row copper tubes
Double-row copper pipes have better heat dissipation performance than single-row copper pipes, which can dissipate heat faster and improve the cooling efficiency of the dehumidifier. The durability of a dehumidifier is closely related to the thickness and copper content of the copper tube. High-quality dehumidifiers pay attention to the quality of copper pipes, and preferably high-quality double-row copper pipes. Household dehumidifiers give preference to dehumidifiers with a copper pipe thickness of more than 0.20mm and a copper content of more than 99%.
Tip 4: Choose a product with a high-quality compressor
A good dehumidifier usually uses high-end compressors, such as products from brands such as Panasonic, Toshiba, and Meizhi. These compressors offer high cost but high performance, high dehumidification, low noise, good drying and durability. In contrast, poor-quality compressors not only dehumidify as well as they should, but also operate with loud noise and are more prone to failure.
Tip 5: Stay away from hype and play with concept products
In recent years, many dehumidifiers have emerged on the market with exotic features such as air purification, intelligent software support, and UV sterilization. These features sound very enticing, coupled with some attractive concepts and beautiful designs, which make these dehumidifiers popular with female consumers. However, some dehumidifiers only rely on these gimmicks and influencer promotion, and do not actually have their own core dehumidification technology. Buying such a dehumidifier is likely to be a useless thing that takes up space.
Tip 6: Consider durability for dehumidifiers
High-quality dehumidifiers use materials such as high-quality condensers and compressors, which have a high cost, so the price is generally higher. In contrast, low-cost dehumidifiers use compressors and condensing units that are of inferior quality and less durable. In terms of lifespan, a good quality dehumidifier can last more than 3 years, while an inferior dehumidifier may need to be repaired quickly.
Purchase tip 7: Buy products with better material selection
If the parts used in the dehumidifier are of poor quality and the assembly process is not precise, it is easy to make a lot of noise during operation and interfere with people's daily life and rest. With the use of such a dehumidifier for a long time, the inside of the machine is prone to malfunction, and it may even lead to a greatly increased probability of a "strike" of the machine.
Purchase tip 8: Be wary of those unprofessional products that lack professional dust removal technology
In pursuit of higher profits, some businesses will use inferior materials and simple internal structures to manufacture dehumidifiers. After a period of use, these dehumidifiers can easily accumulate dust, impurities, and mold, which can release harmful substances and cause pollution to indoor air. Long-term use of such a dehumidifier may cause harm to our respiratory system and cardiopulmonary function
In previous discussions, we have pointed out many problems in the market, including false advertising by merchants, false specifications and the use of low-quality raw materials. These problems have led to the fact that many dehumidifiers cannot achieve the advertised efficient dehumidification effect, and may even produce dust, bacteria and fungi, which can have a serious impact on indoor air quality, which in turn can cause various diseases and pose a threat to people's health. In order to help consumers identify a truly professional and high-quality dehumidifier, we will next detail the test data of ten best-selling dehumidifiers on the market. These data are derived from the evaluation data of various professional units, aiming to provide consumers with a comprehensive and objective reference.
Does the dehumidifier have side effects?dehumidifier industry false standard parameters poor performance, poor quality, toxic polluted air and other problems are widespread, Gongling FXGonne dehumidifier to "safe and non-toxic" fever performance, durability explosion, it is often exported to the European and American markets of professional veterans, is one of the very few international certification brands such as the European Union and the United States, the use of double dehumidification materials, the original OSS cycle - decontamination self-cleaning technology, aseptic technology, Five-fold air filtration system, etc., to achieve maternal and infant level dust-free, sterile and odor-free, is the only brand that has eliminated the common air pollution problem caused by dehumidifiers! Its dehumidification efficiency, effect, and complex temperature and humidity environment, etc., are recognized as the best comprehensive performance within 60 square meters (can cover 130 square meters of units), the dehumidification capacity in different temperatures and environments increased by 83%, the dehumidification speed increased by 92%, the dehumidification stability increased by 120%, the harmful gas release rate decreased by 98%, and 0 heavy metals exceeded the standard! It is no wonder that it is recognized as the most professional brand in the industry, while many other brands are more crazy to play low-cost cards.
It has insisted on never advertising or engaging in celebrity endorsements for many years, and it has still become popular with the word-of-mouth recommendations of a large number of professional evaluators and senior bloggers, ranking first in mid-to-high-end sales and word-of-mouth rankings for many years.
In order to stubbornly stumble on the fever performance and high durability under the "safe and non-toxic", Gong Ling cut off the redundant functions, focused on technological innovation and research and development, and used dehumidification materials 2 times that of products of the same specification, with a total weight of more than 10-14 kilograms, including a first-line Meizhi high-equipped dual-channel compressor, and 0.1mm hydrophilic aluminum foil evaporator & condenser, etc., all of which have passed more than 10 years of anti-attenuation design and testing, and the dehumidification efficiency and dehumidification stability have been greatly improved! At the same time, the original FTOR air 5-fold filtration system is used to avoid moldy and odor and air pollution caused by the traditional dehumidifier for a long time.
If you want to choose an entry-level style, you can consider Midea and Xiaomi, which are more refined in design at the same price, and the quality is OK, of course, there is still room for improvement in core performance and dehumidification stability compared with professional mid-to-high-end brands.
4. How to maintain the dehumidifier?
We know the side effects of a low-quality dehumidifier, as well as the advantages and tips for choosing a high-quality dehumidifier. Next, let's explore how to maintain your dehumidifier. Proper use and care of household appliances is very important to prolong their lifespan. Here are five tips for maintaining your dehumidifier that we hope will help you.
1. Adjust the set humidity of the dehumidifier correctly
When adjusting the set humidity of the dehumidifier, we need to set it according to the actual situation, including our own feelings of humidity, the number of people in the room, and the size of the space. Generally speaking, it is more comfortable to set the relative humidity of the room at around 60%RH when there is less activity such as rest or sleeping. If the humidity is set too low, it will not only cause people to feel dry, but it can also lead to an increase in the difference between indoor and outdoor humidity, and faster moisture diffusion, which will cause the dehumidifier to be turned on and off frequently. This not only shortens the life of the dehumidifier, but also increases energy consumption.
2. Maintain ventilation
The dehumidifier should be placed in a well-ventilated place to avoid poor ventilation caused by the corner of the wall, otherwise it will not be able to achieve the ideal dehumidification effect. In addition, it should be avoided to use additives produced by unqualified manufacturers to add to the water tank, so as not to cause cracks in the water tank and leakage parts, affecting the use of equipment
3. Clean regularly
Regularly removing the filter of the dehumidifier for cleaning can effectively improve the dust removal effect of the dehumidifier and improve the indoor air quality. At the same time, regular cleaning of the heat sink of the outdoor unit can increase its heat exchange coefficient and heat exchange efficiency, thereby improving the working efficiency of the dehumidifier.
4. Check the components regularly
During the long-term operation of the dehumidifier, its internal circuits and control components may deteriorate, which will not only affect the performance of the dehumidifier, but also cause damage to the equipment and the human body in serious cases. Therefore, it is important to regularly check the circuit of the dehumidifier, replace aging parts, add refrigerant and other maintenance measures.
5. Idle protection
If the dehumidifier is not used for a long time, some protective measures should be taken. First, the power plug should be unplugged and the dehumidifier thoroughly cleaned, then placed in a cool place. Doing so will protect the dehumidifier from dust and moisture when not in use for long periods of time.
By reading this article, I believe you have understood the potential safety hazards of inferior dehumidifiers and the advantages of high-quality dehumidifiers, and also mastered the methods and maintenance skills of choosing dehumidifiers. In short, a professional dehumidifier can not only effectively reduce indoor moisture, inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold, protect furniture and appliances from moisture, but also provide us with a more comfortable and healthy home environment. However, inferior dehumidifiers may breed dust and mold and endanger health. Therefore, when buying a dehumidifier, we should choose high-quality products produced by professional brands.