Small dehumidifier
A small dehumidifier will always be chosen before a larger dehumidifier, all other things being equal; but they rarely are! The purpose of a dehumidifier is to maintain the relative humidity in a given space at a level which is comfortable for you, prevents mold, mildew and condensation and is uncomfortable for allergen producing dust mites. The bigger the area the more powerful the dehumidifier has to be. The more powerful the dehumidifier the larger it is likely to be.
The terms “small dehumidifier”, “mini dehumidifier” and “compact dehumidifier” are used almost interchangeably, yet they really describe three very different classes of appliance. A Mini Dehumidifier is a closet dehumidifier. A Small Dehumidifier is a dehumidifier for small rooms. A Compact Dehumidifier is a dehumidifier that is relatively smaller than other dehumidifiers of similar power.
The term “mini dehumidifier” applies to two types of appliance; the rechargeable dehumidifier and the thermo-electric dehumidifier. A rechargeable dehumidifier is a container for silica gel, water absorbing crystals. The crystals collect water until they are saturated, when an indicator panel changes color. At this point the dehumidifier needs to be “recharged” by being attached to an electric socket for about ten hours. The electricity produces heat which dries the crystals, after which the dehumidifier can be re-used. A thermo-electric dehumidifier uses the “Pettier Process” which transfers heat from one side of a panel, made from two different materials, to the other. This type of dehumidifier extracts more water than a rechargeable dehumidifier but we are still talking about a small amount, between half a pint and two pints per day. This is still way short of what would be needed in anything but the tiniest room, and would still be insufficient for an RV. With a small portable dehumidifier in your home you can control the relative humidity and reduce allergens such as dust mites, molds and dry rot.
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