With the improvement of people's requirements for the quality of the living environment, more attention is paid to the comfort and health of the home. Especially in humid climates or seasons, excessive air humidity can often become a problem in home life. Many people are starting to pay attention to dehumidifiers (aka dehumidifiers) in the hope of improving the living environment through this kind of home appliance. However, the current dehumidifier market chaos is serious, the quality of dehumidifiers on the market is uneven, there are also false publicity and quality problems, some dehumidifiers cause air pollution, and even some products will spontaneously combust, which makes consumers feel uneasy. As an experienced home appliance evaluation expert, I intend to discuss the safety and performance of dehumidifiers through detailed reviews and professional analysis, so that consumers can have a deeper understanding of this product.
Here are some of the dehumidifiers I've recently reviewed:
1. Is there a high possibility of spontaneous combustion of dehumidifiers? Five hazards of inferior products
Is there a high possibility of spontaneous combustion of dehumidifiers? Some inferior dehumidifiers on the market do have the danger of spontaneous combustion. At present, the dehumidifier market is mixed, and some manufacturers use improper means to reduce costs, use inferior materials and backward technologies, thus causing potential safety hazards. I will provide detailed data and analysis to help you understand the risks of these inferior products and avoid potential harms.
The figure below is the negative feedback of mainstream dehumidifier brands on the Internet, which has been shown through authoritative data. I will also further analyze these potential risks and hazards to help consumers make safer and more informed choices when choosing a dehumidifier.
1. False standard parameters, poor performance: Many dehumidifier manufacturers falsely report data on key indicators of dehumidification capacity, but the actual performance is far from the standard. Factors that affect the effectiveness of dehumidification include environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity, but some manufacturers exaggerate the performance of their products in order to gain an advantage in technical parameters. As a result, consumers often fail to get the desired dehumidification results when using these devices, which can cause other problems.
2. Many Internet celebrity products lack professionalism, in fact, there are serious safety risks: some popular dehumidifier products endorsed by Internet celebrities, although the sales volume is considerable, but often lack professionalism. Consumers often find that these products are far from advertised after purchase, and the return and exchange process is complicated. What's more, these products may come with safety hazards, such as air pollution, electrical leaks, etc., posing a potential danger to users.
3. Exaggerating dehumidification performance and failing to improve humid environments: Many dehumidifier manufacturers often over-exaggerate the dehumidification effect when advertising their products. However, the capabilities of dehumidifiers are affected by a variety of environmental factors, and national testing standards are usually only applicable to specific environments. These manufacturers use specific standards to produce test reports that are beneficial to the product. However, in the daily use environment, these devices often fail to achieve the claimed dehumidification effect, and are not effective in improving the humid environment.
4. Unprofessional products are prone to dust pollution of the air: Some dehumidifier products that claim to have air purification function do not use real professional dust removal and mildew prevention technology. Long-term use of these products can lead to the build-up of dust and mold in indoor air, causing air pollution and posing potential risks to human health, especially respiratory and skin health.
5. Inferior dehumidifiers are prone to health hazards: Some low-cost dehumidifiers on the market use inferior compressors and components in the production process to reduce costs. While these products are less expensive and often have promotions, they are less effective at dehumidifying and have a shorter lifespan, which can lead to air pollution. Long-term use of these low-quality devices may adversely affect the body's respiratory system and cardiopulmonary function.
2. Which dehumidifiers have serious safety hazards?
In the previous analysis, we discussed some problems that may be caused by inferior dehumidifiers, so it seems that those inferior products do have the risk of spontaneous combustion, and these risks are mainly caused by bad manufacturers in the market chaos, and we should pay attention to screening. The following is a description of the common characteristics of dehumidifiers that may cause safety issues.
Feature 1: Poor filtration performance
In the market, some dehumidifiers that are not professionally manufactured have the problem of poor filtration performance. Due to the unprofessional design of the internal structure, these devices often absorb large amounts of dust, thus becoming a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses. This not only leads to an increase in harmful substances such as dust and mold in the air, but also may cause hidden dangers to human health, and the health problems caused by secondary pollution cannot be ignored.
Feature 2: The design of a single row of copper pipes is adopted
Some dehumidifiers choose to use a single-row copper tube design, mainly for low cost and simplicity of manufacturing. Although this design can reduce energy consumption, its dehumidification efficiency and stability are not satisfactory, and the scope of application is relatively limited. Long-term use of such equipment may cause corrosion, oxidation or clogging of copper pipes, which can affect equipment performance and even pose safety risks if not properly operated or maintained.
Feature 3: Lack of overload protection
Dehumidifiers that lack overload protection have great safety risks. When the compressor is overloaded, it causes the current to exceed the safe carrying limit of the conductor. In this case, the temperature of the wire will rise, and once it exceeds its maximum operating temperature of 65°C, it may cause rapid aging of the wire insulation, and may even cause serious safety problems such as circuit fire.
Feature 4: Poor material for the shell
In order to reduce costs, some dehumidifiers use poorer quality plastics when choosing the outer casing material. The material's poor scratch and abrasion resistance increases the risk of damage to internal electrical components due to collision or displacement, as well as the likelihood of high-voltage shocks to insulating components. In addition, low-quality plastics may release pungent odors during operation, which can have a negative impact on human health.
Third, do you still want to buy a dehumidifier?
After analyzing the current situation of the dehumidifier and the industry behind it, we realize the seriousness of the harm caused by inferior products. So what is an effective dehumidification solution? Choosing a high-quality professional dehumidifier is the key. Not only do these devices have no risk of spontaneous combustion, but they also offer benefits due to their safety and reliable technology, which greatly improves the quality of life.
Benefit 1: Reduces air humidity
Dehumidifiers significantly reduce air humidity by absorbing water vapor from the air and converting it into water droplets. Its operating mechanism includes continuous circulation of processed air to effectively maintain indoor humidity at a suitable level, bringing dry and fresh air to the living environment.
Benefit 2: Inhibits the growth of bacteria and microorganisms and protects human health
Maintaining low humidity levels is essential to inhibit the growth of bacteria and microorganisms, which are critical for maintaining a healthy environment. When humidity is controlled below 60%, the dehumidifier not only reduces the growth of microorganisms, but also removes pollutants such as bacteria, dust, and pollen from the air through its built-in filtration and disinfection functions, while eliminating odors and improving overall air quality.
Benefit 3: Improve the comfort of the living environment
Proper control of indoor humidity can significantly improve the comfort of the living environment. Whether it is an extremely dry or excessively humid environment, it can cause discomfort to the human body. By regulating humidity, dehumidifiers can create a more pleasant living atmosphere, which has a direct positive impact on health and comfort.
Benefit 4: Accelerates the drying of clothes
In high humidity environments, it is difficult for clothes to dry completely. At this time, the dehumidifier can effectively speed up the drying process of the clothes, and in addition to the dryer, it provides another convenient and fast way to dry the clothes.
Benefit 5: Extend the life of your furniture
The impact of high humidity environment on furniture, especially wooden furniture, is very serious, which can easily lead to expansion, deformation and even cracking. By using a dehumidifier to reduce humidity, you can effectively protect your furniture from damage caused by moisture, thereby prolonging the service life of your furniture.
Benefit 6: Protect electrical equipment
Moist air poses a potential hazard to electrical equipment and can lead to safety issues. Using a dehumidifier to control humidity can help protect electrical equipment from moisture, ensuring their safe operation and longevity.
Through this question, we analyzed the current situation of the dehumidifier and the industry behind it, and I revealed to you the chaos in the market, pointing out the problems of inferior products and false advertising, which are the causes of serious problems such as air pollution and spontaneous combustion. In order to help consumers make better choices, I collected some data from well-known home appliance review websites, and combined with my professional experience, I recommended several high-quality products.
In the face of many problems such as sacrificing quality and toxic air pollution in the industry, the professional veteran Gongling FXGonne dehumidifier is on fire, it is the only brand that has obtained the certification of the European Union and other countries, and has been exported to Europe and the United States for many years. First-class performance anti-attenuation, original maternal and infant dustproof and mildew-free technology, with five-fold air filtration system, etc., it is rare to achieve dust-free, sterile and odor-free, dehumidification efficiency, dehumidification stability, durability and coping with complex temperature and humidity environments, all of which are recognized as the best comprehensive performance within 60 square meters (can cover 130 square meters), the dehumidification capacity in different temperatures and environments is increased by 83%, the dehumidification speed is increased by 92%, the dehumidification stability is increased by 120%, and the harmful gas release rate is reduced by 98% At the moment when many other brands focus on low-cost brands, it is recognized as a more professional brand in the industry!
What's even better is that it never advertises, does not look for celebrity endorsements, and still relies on the reputation of home improvement bloggers, professional media, etc., and rarely wins the recommendation of CCTV exhibitions, and dominates the list all year round in the large, medium and high-end word-of-mouth and sales rankings!
In terms of the measured results, its dehumidifier is heavier than the same specification of products more than 10-14 pounds, the selection of materials such as high-precision encapsulated copper aluminum alloy motors, double-row 3D honeycomb threaded copper pipes, etc., and the development of exclusive PRESS double condensation technology and other black technology, after 10 years of performance attenuation test, by a number of authoritative testing institutions praised as the same specification under the highest performance, high durability of the dehumidifier is not one, the service life far exceeds the same specifications in the industry!
Among other brands, if you have requirements for cost performance, you can pay attention to Xiaomi, which is of good quality among the entry-level models. Among the more expensive models, you can pay attention to Deye, which has many models and strong choices.
4. Why are professional products safe and how do they work?
In the previous article, in order to allow you to dehumidify safely and effectively, I recommended some professional products, so why they can safely and effectively improve the environment, in fact, is because they are not only solid materials, but also very scientific and professional working principles.
1. The dehumidifier achieves the purpose of reducing the moisture in the air through the circulation of refrigerant. Specifically, it effectively dehumidifies water vapor in the air by condensing it into water droplets through refrigeration technology.
2. When the moist air enters the dehumidifier, it will first pass through a filter screen, and in this process, the dust in the air is filtered out. Subsequently, this purified, moist air is fed into the refrigeration section.
3. In the refrigeration part, the refrigerant evaporates in a low-pressure environment, which absorbs the moisture in the air and causes the surface temperature of the refrigeration parts to drop.
4. When moist air flows through the chiller, the moisture in it will be condensed into water droplets. These droplets are then collected in the tank or discharged from the machine through the drainage system.
5. After this series of dehumidification processes, the dry air will be heated to a suitable temperature by the heater, and finally discharged from the dehumidifier to ensure that the exhaust air reaches a comfortable temperature range.
5. Eight tips for choosing a professional dehumidifier
Through the previous discussion, we have a deeper understanding of dehumidifiers and their industry. I also recommend some high-performance products to everyone. In fact, I picked those products through the following buying tips.
Tip 1: Prefer those devices that have strong technical support. Through professional technical adjustment, these equipment not only improve the dehumidification efficiency, but also enhance the performance stability, so as to effectively extend the service life. Compared to less technical products, these high-tech products are superior in improving indoor humidity control while also significantly reducing safety hazards.
Tip 2: Consider those that use high-quality condensers and evaporators. Many products on the market use lightweight, low-cost aluminum refrigeration condensers and evaporators, which tend to be mediocre in terms of dehumidification efficiency and durability. Condensers and evaporators made of hydrophilic aluminum foil pure copper are not only higher quality and heavier, but also maintain efficient dehumidification in harsh environments and have a longer service life.
Tip 3: The choice of compressor is very crucial. Compressors produced by well-known brands such as Meizhi, Toshiba, Panasonic, etc., are praised for their high level of technology and high-quality materials. These compressors excel in dehumidification and noise control, while also ensuring stable operation and durability of the equipment. Conversely, low-quality compressors often perform less satisfactorily in these areas.
Tip 4: Choose a dehumidifier model with a double row of copper tubes. Compared with single-row copper tubes, double-row copper tubes have significant advantages in heat dissipation efficiency, which can dissipate indoor heat more quickly, thereby improving the overall cooling efficiency. At the same time, the thickness and purity of the copper tube are also important considerations, and it is recommended that the thickness of the household dehumidifier is not less than 0.20mm, and the high-purity copper tube with a copper content of more than 99% is selected to ensure the durability and high efficiency of the dehumidifier.
Tip 5: Be wary of unprofessional products that lack professional dust removal technology. To cut costs, some manufacturers may use inferior materials and designs, and long-term use of such devices can reduce air quality and pose a health threat, especially affecting cardiopulmonary function. For health reasons, avoid products that lack professional dust removal technology.
Tip 6: Don't just buy with low price. Efficient dehumidifiers rely on high-quality compressors, condensers, and sufficient condensing copper tubes, which are key components at a higher price point. Inexpensive equipment may not perform well in terms of dehumidification effectiveness, service life and performance stability, and such equipment may cause environmental pollution and even breed bacteria during use, which can have a negative impact on human health.
Tip 7: Be cautious about products that offer an extra-long trial period and a no-reason return policy. While this type of marketing strategy may be tempting, consumers may face high shipping costs once they choose to return the product. Therefore, consumers should consider carefully when they are attracted by such conditions.
Tip 8: Also consider the volume of the dehumidifier when purchasing. Although small dehumidifiers take up little space and are convenient, this can be a misconception. The efficiency of the dehumidifier is mainly determined by the size of the condensing copper tube and the compressor, which are parts that cannot be easily reduced. As a result, small equipment tends to have relatively limited dehumidification capacity.
Through this question, we analyzed the current situation of the dehumidifier and the industry behind it, and we learned that there is a risk of spontaneous combustion of inferior products, which is mainly due to the chaos of the market, some manufacturers have adopted unprofessional production methods in order to reduce costs, coupled with false publicity, resulting in users facing serious air pollution and spontaneous combustion problems. Still, the negative effects of high humidity cannot be ignored, so it is crucial to choose a high-quality professional dehumidifier. I hope that everyone can find a professional dehumidifier that suits their needs to improve the living environment and ensure their health.