{"title":"Dehumidifiers for Bathrooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bathroom dehumidifier helps when there is no exhaust fan or the fan cannot keep up, but ventilation comes first. HVI, the ventilation industry group, suggests at least 1 CFM of exhaust per square foot of floor for standard bathrooms, run during showers and for about 20 minutes after.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChoosing a bathroom dehumidifier\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCapacity: a compact compressor unit removes far more water than a thermoelectric mini after a hot shower.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eElectrical safety: plug into a GFCI-protected outlet and keep the unit away from the tub, shower and sink.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuto shut-off and humidistat: useful in small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRun after showers: let it run with the door closed, then open the door.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMold check: persistent mold on grout or ceilings signals a ventilation problem a small unit will not solve.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso consider: a smart humidity-sensing exhaust fan.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompare other compact units in Small Dehumidifiers. For airborne spores in damp rooms, see Air Purifiers for Mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan a dehumidifier replace a bathroom exhaust fan?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot fully. An exhaust fan removes moist air from the home, while a dehumidifier only condenses some of it, and many building codes require mechanical ventilation in bathrooms without an openable window. A dehumidifier is a helpful supplement in poorly ventilated bathrooms or for drying after showers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to put a dehumidifier in a bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be if the unit is plugged into a GFCI-protected outlet, kept well away from the tub, shower and sink, and placed on a stable, dry surface. Do not use extension cords in a wet room. Follow the manual's guidance on use in humid locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size dehumidifier for a bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA typical bathroom of 40 to 100 sq ft only needs a small unit. A thermoelectric mini can handle light dampness in a small bathroom, but after daily hot showers a compact compressor model of about 20 pints dries the room much faster. A good exhaust fan matters more than size.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/homesupplieshub.com\/collections\/bathroom-dehumidifiers.oembed","provider":"Home Supplies Hub USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}