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Dehumidifier for the kitchen. We assemble an air dryer with our own hands: a diagram and principle of operation. Trademark TIMBERK

Excessive humidity in the home brings a lot of inconvenience, in the form of wet clothes, misted and "weeping" windows, damaged furniture and books. You can get used to the inconvenience, but with high humidity, the apartment often appears bad smell, mold, which are a real source of danger to your health. It is impossible to put up with such manifestations, and in order to restore a normal microclimate, you should purchase an air dryer.

To date, it is not big problem due to the variety of models presented by various manufacturers of climate technology. But in order to do right choice, you should know what parameters and characteristics this device should have. We will talk about this and much more in this article.

When choosing a dehumidifier for your home, you should pay attention to such characteristics as the performance of the device, its power or air exchange. Also, do not forget about the level of noise emitted by it, dimensions and price.

Performance.

This parameter indicates how much moisture the dehumidifier is able to remove from the ambient air. It is measured in l / h, or l / day. But for this, you need to know how much moisture is released in your room. Experts recommend calculating the approximate value as follows: multiply the area of ​​​​the proposed drainage by a factor of 0.7. The resulting value will tell you with what performance per day you should choose a device.

Important!
You can use special calculators that calculate performance, but almost all of them calculate the value by two parameters: the volume of the room and its purpose. And we know very well that the temperature and location of the room also affect the humidity of the air, as well as whether there are sources of high humidity near it.

Air exchange.

This is the second most important characteristic of the selected device. You should know that for efficient removal moisture, it is necessary for the dehumidifier to drive air through itself 3-4 times in one hour. Therefore, if the volume of the room being dried is 50 m3, then the device must be with air exchange, at least 150-200 m3 / h.

Extra options

  1. dryer. This indicator in practice is one of the most important, since it only at first glance seems that “... if only it removes moisture”, and as practice shows, devices with a noise level of more than 45 dB - at first they simply do not let you sleep, and after - interfere with life.
  2. Power. The higher the performance, the higher the power consumption. But some good producers take care of our wallet and use various innovative solutions to reduce energy consumption, which does not prevent them from making the price of their devices higher than that of other climate equipment manufacturers.
  3. Weight and dimensions. Household dehumidifiers are wall-mounted, floor-standing and stationary. The more power - the more serious its dimensions, such a direct relationship. It all depends on where and how you plan to place the device. We say right away: stationary climatic complexes are installed in the center of the dwelling, so you should not choose such a device if the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe room is small. After all, the unit is quite large and it may turn out that he will live alone in the place allotted to him, the rest simply will not fit.

Important!
Immediately decide whether you are ready to overpay for some additional "chips" in this device.

These were the main characteristics of devices that you should pay attention to before buying. Also, . Now let's move on to an overview of the most popular dehumidifiers today, and practical recommendations for purchasing them.

Brand: Ballu

Ballu BDH-25L dehumidifier is a very popular model today, which is designed for efficient work in a dwelling with an area of ​​​​up to 50m2, and meeting all modern requirements: capacity - 25 l / day, air circulation 210m3 / h. This device is able to change the humidity of the room by 20% within a day, which is an excellent indicator. In addition, the device is equipped with a tank for collecting condensed water, with a volume of 6.5 liters. The ballu BDH-25L dehumidifier is equipped with a shutdown timer, a humidity control function, and a condensate collection tank full indicator.

But, you should pay attention to the small capacity of the tank: with a capacity of 25 l / day, the condensate collection tank will need to be emptied at least 3 times. In addition, this device has an average noise level of 45 dB. The price for this model in different stores ranges from $230 to $280.

The ballu BDH-35L climate control system is practically no different from the previous model, except for increased power and some additions that increase the functionality of the device and, accordingly, its cost. It is designed for use in houses and apartments with an area of ​​up to 100 m2 and can pump through itself up to 280 m3 of air per hour. At an ambient temperature of 30C⁰ and 80% humidity, it removes up to 35 liters. moisture per day. In addition, it is equipped with a washable air filter, and a touch control panel, which is important for convenient use. Increased, compared with the previous model, and the tank for collecting condensate up to 8 liters.

The disadvantages of this device remained the same as in the previous model of our review. The noise level of this device is 48 dB. The cost is from 280 USD. up to 350 USD

Air dehumidifier ballu BDM-30L. This device is designed for rooms up to 70m2 and air exchange up to 180m3/h. The device is capable of removing environment moisture up to 30 l/day. But this dehumidifier is equipped with a lot of additional features:

  • Automatic maintenance of the set air humidity with its ionization, aromatization and purification.
  • The "Drying clothes" mode, which makes the appliance work continuously and at full capacity, until the required level of humidity is reached. After that, his work slows down.
  • The "Auto Restart" function is especially useful for working in apartments where there are power outages.

Among the shortcomings, a relatively small tank for collecting condensate for 5 liters, and a noise level of 46 dB can be noted. The cost in the domestic market of climate technology is about 320 USD.

Our conclusion:
Considering all the advantages and disadvantages different models For this company, our team gave preference to the ballu BDM-30L dehumidifier, which, with a small price difference between these devices, has the best features.

Trademark TIMBERK

Timberk DH TIM 20 E1B dehumidifier is equipped with electronic humidity control - SWC Sensomatic. Through the use copper-aluminum material heat exchanger - ALLUCOP Technology, this unit has an increased power compared to analogues. Air exchange is 135 m3 / h, while it is able to remove up to 20 liters of moisture per day. The device is equipped with a high-quality compressor and hydrostat from TECO, as well as a timer and a drain hose, thanks to which condensate can be removed. The model has an average noise level of 44 dB.

An average dehumidifier for apartments up to 45 m2, with a small condensate collection tank of 2.5 liters, and average prices in the region of $300.

Dehumidifier timberk DH TIM 20 E2W. The characteristics of this model are almost identical to the previous one, but the ionizer and purifier are additionally built into this device. In general: for 10 thousand rubles. you can get a perfectly acceptable 3 in 1 device.

Climatic equipment timberk NAUTILUS. This unit is larger than its "relatives" in everything: In dimensions, in weight - 20.3 kg, in power - 70 l / day. air exchange - 350 m3 / h, as well as in the noise level, which is 55 dB, with the same level of sound insulation. In this model, there is even a larger tank for collecting condensate, as much as 4.6 liters (it's scary to think). In addition, the price of this model has also increased quite a lot. In retail stores, it is about 20 thousand rubles.

Conclusion:
Of the three models considered, our team chose the timberk DH TIM 20 E2W dehumidifier as the most functional and inexpensive model. With a relatively low price of 10 thousand rubles, the dehumidifier will great option shopping for a small space.

Climate products under the Master brand

Air dryer master DH 716. This is a simple home appliance designed to work in small apartments and technical rooms, baths, cellars and cabins, up to 40 m2. It is equipped with the most necessary: ​​a built-in hydrostat and an indicator of filling the tank. Installed in the equipment carbon filter for effective destruction unpleasant odours.

The dehumidifier has a small capacity of 16 l / day, and air exchange is 215 m3 per hour of operation. The average level of its noise is about 46 dB. Despite its small dimensions, the unit is equipped with a sufficiently capacious tank for collecting condensate of 5.5 liters. The cost varies from 260 USD. up to 300 USD

The dehumidifying device master DH 731 differs from the previous model in the increased power. The unit is designed to work in private houses and apartments with an area of ​​up to 100 m2. Productivity is 30 l/day, and air exchange is 200 m3 per hour. It is used not only for domestic purposes: the installation perfectly copes with the consequences of flooding basements and garages and can be useful in repair and construction work.

According to customer reviews, we can conclude that this is one that has shown good results with long-term operation. The price in retail stores is about $500.

Air dryer master DH 745. This climatic equipment, except for the shape of the case and its power, does not differ from the previous model. Its capacity is 45 liters per day, air exchange is 300 m3, which allows it to function effectively in a large apartment with an area of ​​up to 150 m2.

This unit is equipped with a hydrostat and a carbon filter, which purifies the air and allows you to get rid of the smell of mold and fungus. The model can be purchased at various stores, from $500 to $550.

Our conclusion:
Air dehumidifier master DH 716, in terms of price - quality - functionality - air exchange, has become the most popular among both the majority of customers and our team.

Products

Dehumidifier Danvex DEH-300p. Who, if not the Finns, is best versed in saunas and how to drain them. The Finnish dehumidifier is designed to work indoors up to 70m2, has a large capacity of 30l / h, and air consumption - 250 m3. Equipped with a built-in hydrostat and thermometer, and can operate fully automatically.

Dehumidifier danvex DEH-600p - has a completely identical configuration, and just monstrous power. The unit is able to work in private houses and apartments with an area of ​​up to 150m2 and drive through itself up to 420m3 of air per hour, extracting up to 60 l / day of moisture from it. The installation is as simple as possible to operate and fully automated. When filling the 7-liter container with condensate, this device automatically turns off, which is very important when using the device continuously. But the price of this device is also considerable: For Finnish quality and serious power, you will have to pay from 1000 USD. e.

Dehumidifier danvex DEH-1700p - saunas, showers, etc., up to 40m2, with a critically high level of humidity. Its huge capacity of 163l/h, with an air exchange of 1100m3 per day, allows you to easily do your job in automatic mode. The design of the dehumidifier is simple and suitable for any interior. With such power, the equipment has an average noise level of 48 dB. The cost today varies between the marks of 2 thousand USD. and 2.5 thousand c.u.

Conclusion:
The dehumidifier danvex 300 p, although one of the cheapest in the line of this manufacturer, is the most attractive in terms of price-quality-performance. Our team voted unanimously for this device.

As a result of our review, we can conclude that for household needs the most important thing is the power of the installation and the silence of its operation. It is also very good if you can not look into the device for a long time, and even a child can manage it. Based on the conclusions drawn, the Finnish dehumidifier danvex DEH-300p becomes the best household unit that can be purchased in a retail network and on the Internet, which, at a low price, is the most functional and easy to maintain.

With the development of technology, there are more and more opportunities to make your life more convenient. In many ways, our physical condition and mood depend on the comfortable microclimate in the apartment. It consists of: temperature, humidity and air mobility. And if the temperature is maintained by heating, and excessive mobility can be avoided by eliminating drafts, then with humidity everything is more difficult. To keep her optimal value I need a dehumidifier for my apartment. Prices, reviews, popular manufacturers, as well as selection criteria, we will analyze in detail in this article.

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Causes and consequences of high humidity

For humans, the optimum humidity ranges from 40 to 60%, but given value often exceeded for several reasons:


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Exceeding the optimal level of humidity by at least 10% adversely affects the well-being of a person and the interior. The higher it is, the more actively mold fungi multiply. At the first stage, black dots appear on the ceiling, plaque on the walls and a specific smell. Later, spores appear that adversely affect the respiratory tract (allergies or asthma may occur). In addition, due to excessive moisture, a favorable environment is formed for the reproduction of microorganisms on the mucous membrane of the eye, which can lead to the development of infection.

The general condition of the premises is also reflected high humidity. New wallpapers can peel off, doors stop closing (due to swelling of wood under the influence of water), metal parts of the interior become rusty.


All of the above can be avoided by maintaining normal humidity in the apartment. But often simple rules (ventilate the room, monitor the work natural ventilation etc.) is indispensable, and there is a need for a special device that can dry the air in the apartment.


The principle of operation of the dehumidifier

Household dehumidifiers for the home (or dehumidifiers) can not only remove the required amount of moisture from the room, but also maintain optimal humidity. According to the principle of operation, they are of two types: condensing and adsorption dehumidifiers.

Adsorption dryers

In the operation of these devices, the ability of some materials (in this case, adsorbents) to absorb moisture is used. Subsequently, this material must be dried or replaced.

Remember! Silica gel is easy to dry in a conventional oven, it is enough to place it for 1.5-2 hours at a temperature of 50-60°C.

A modern example of this type is the adsorption dryer with a silica gel rotor. During rotation, the adsorbent is mixed. Air enters the device through a large part of the disk, water condenses, and dried and heated air exits through a smaller part (drying the silica gel) into the room.


Advantages of adsorption dryers:

  1. No noise.
  2. Minimal (or absent) energy consumption.

There is only one drawback - low efficiency in comparison with a condensing dryer.

Condensation dryers

More modern look dehumidifiers, able to quickly achieve the required parameters of the microclimate in the apartment. The principle of its operation is the condensation of water vapor on the cooled surface of the evaporator. That is, the air enters the device, cools down to the dew point, the steam condenses, and the dry air heats up and returns to the room.


Like an air conditioner, a dehumidifier cools the air by means of a circulating refrigerant. However, in this case, the superheated air is not removed outside, but returned to the room.

Advantages of condensing dryers:

  1. High performance.
  2. The ability to quickly dry the entire volume of the room.

Disadvantages:

  1. High noise level (compared to adsorption).
  2. It is possible to heat the air by 4-6 ° C, which is not critical for a large room, but can create discomfort in a small one.
  3. Repair of this type of air dryer costs a lot of money.

How to make a household dehumidifier for an apartment with your own hands?

If you need to get rid of excessive humidity in the apartment, it is not necessary to buy a special device, you can do it yourself. Condensing devices are complex devices, the design of which requires certain skills. Therefore, we will focus on a simple adsorption device.

Materials:

  1. Plastic bottle with a volume of 1.5-2 liters.
  2. Scotch.
  3. Adsorbent ( perfect option- silica gel).
  4. Awl.
  5. Gauze.

First you need to cut the bottle across and make several holes in the bottom (using an awl).

Important! Holes are needed to let dry air into the room, so don't make them too small.

Next, we wrap the neck of the bottle with gauze, fill this part with silica gel and lower it to the bottom, securing it with tape. It is advisable to put a household fan next to the device (you can power it from a computer), then the drying process will go more intensively.


How to choose a dehumidifier for an apartment?

First of all, when choosing an air dryer, you need to decide on the type (adsorption or condensation). Next, pay attention to its parameters:

  • Productivity - how much moisture it is able to remove in a period of time. This parameter is the most important. So when buying a device of insufficient power, the desired air parameters will not be achieved, and it can break down quite quickly due to working at the limit.

If you buy a device that is too powerful, it will consume a lot of power and create a lot of noise. Yes, it will dry the air as quickly as possible, but this is not advisable.

  • Air exchange - how much air is dried per hour. If there is not enough air exchange, the device will evaporate a large number of moisture, but the moisture input will be so great that the microclimate parameters will improve slightly.

Manufacturers usually indicate what volume of the room the dehumidifier is designed for, but you yourself can focus on the optimal air exchange equal to 3-4 room volumes. In this mode, the device will quickly reach optimal humidity, and it requires a minimum of electricity to maintain it.

  • Noise level (it is desirable to choose units with noise up to 40 dB).
  • Power consumption.

It all depends on the manufacturer and the efficiency of his dehumidifier. It happens that a device with a higher performance consumes less energy.

  • Removable filter.

The possibility of washing the air dryer filter extends its service life.


Air dehumidifier for an apartment: prices, reviews

Let's compare several dehumidifiers for an apartment (prices, reviews, basic parameters) of popular brands to simplify the choice.

Maria, Togliatti:“It was very stuffy in the autumn-spring period, I decided to purchase this inexpensive dehumidifier. Does the job perfectly! Yes, noisy, but for the money - an ideal option!

Olga, Rostov-on-Don:“I love to buy newfangled gadgets for the home, this time the choice fell on this device. Very easy to use, has a replaceable filter (it won't work until you change it!). one drawback is the noise, turning it on at night is simply unrealistic!

Maxim, Vologda:“I bought it 2 weeks ago, so far so good. The main advantage is the ability to drain condensate, there is no need to constantly change the capacity, as in other dehumidifiers.

Andrey, Krasnodar:“There was a need to purchase a dehumidifier for a large studio apartment. I bought this unit because of the price, it is very attractive. The ability to adjust the power is very convenient (you can set it to a minimum, then it is inaudible, but it does its job) and set it on a timer "

Julia, Belgorod:“I bought it 2 months ago, I got hooked on the opportunity not only to dry the air, but also to purify it. Very easy to operate: touch panel, speed switch, timer. Definitely satisfied with the purchase!

Video review: the coolest dehumidifier for home

Conclusion

With a high water content in the air, health problems can occur, furniture and walls can deteriorate. Therefore, it is necessary to dry it to an acceptable value. This can be done with improvised means, but it is more efficient to buy an inexpensive dehumidifier for an apartment (absorption or condensation). They are inexpensive, consume little electricity, and a comfortable microclimate in the apartment is worth it.

High humidity in apartments, offices or other small spaces is often the cause of the appearance of harmful fungi and mold, which, of course, adversely affects health. A household dehumidifier will help restore the most comfortable conditions and a normal level of humidity in the room.

It is possible to use the device:

  • In the apartment
  • In the office
  • In a country house

In addition to dehumidifying the air in apartments and offices, it is possible to use a household dehumidifier during repairs in an apartment, it will help to cope with excess moisture during finishing work.

Specifications.

Installation method and dimensions:

Floor or wall-mounted - small room dehumidifiers can be placed on the floor or table, but many models have a wall mount to save usable space. floor version more mobile, it can be moved and thereby regulate the humidity in the rooms, and the wall-mounted type is suitable for those rooms where a certain level of humidity is constantly needed.

Performance:

In order to correctly calculate what power to buy a dehumidifier for your home, you need to take into account several characteristics - each model is designed for a certain area or volume of the room, the capacity of liters per hour, as well as the minimum level of humidity that it can maintain.

Noise level:

Mostly for household dehumidifiers, the noise level is in the range of 30-35 dB. If you choose a device for a bedroom or a nursery, you should pay attention to models with a reduced noise level.

Water drainage method:

Basically, household dehumidifiers that are used in apartments and offices are equipped with a water container, which must be emptied periodically. If you need constant operation of the device, it is better to choose a model with a maximum volume of the water tank. There are also models that are equipped with a special drain - a hose that can be lowered, for example, into a sink or connected to a sewer system.

Here you can choose and buy household dehumidifiers for home and office directly from the Neoclima manufacturer - the best prices, reviews, specifications, videos, certificates and instructions.

The microclimate in a house or apartment depends on many reasons. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of devices and devices designed to control the internal environment of premises. Most of them can be done by hand. The moisture absorber is just one such example.

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    Danger of high humidity

    Dampness, excessive humidity in the room threaten serious health problems. They are dangerous for wallpaper, furniture, household appliances. An unhealthy environment also accelerates the destruction of the materials from which housing is built. In order to minimize the unhealthy influence of aggressive microflora, you can use a moisture trap for the home.

    High humidity can lead to the following consequences:

    Do-it-yourself air dryer ECONOMY OPTION

    The longer the exposure to dampness, the more it harms human health and pets, has a destructive effect on the condition of the home and its interior. Sooner or later, homeowners come to the conclusion that the negative environment needs to be dealt with somehow.

    Causes of an aggressive internal environment

    To understand whether and how much a moisture remover from the air will help, you need to understand the causes of dampness in your home. It may well be that it can be eliminated in another way. And in the case of capital problems, on the contrary, more serious solutions are needed.

    High indoor humidity occurs for many reasons. . Here are some of them:

    Moisture absorber (silica gel)

    Some of this is eliminated by the use of insulating materials or by replacing pipes. Somewhere you can attract housing department. For problems that are not of a general, systemic nature, it will be enough to constantly thoroughly ventilate the premises or use dehumidifiers.

    The simplest dryers

    People have struggled with dampness in their homes for centuries. During this time, a wealth of experience has been accumulated. But most of the old techniques are of little use today - it is unlikely that someone, for example, will heat a room “in a black way”. It will be much more efficient to make a moisture absorber for the house with your own hands.

    Low cost option

    Once upon a time, sandbags were used to dry the air in the premises (sometimes they were still warmed up in advance). The simplest devices still work on the old principle today. Their fillers simply absorb excess moisture.

    Modernized options are arranged like this:


    Dryers should be checked daily. This is especially true at the very beginning. So the homeowner will be able to find out at what intervals it is worth changing and in what quantity to fill the filler. This method, by the way, will allow you to find out where the humidity is highest in the house without a hydrometer.

    DIY AIR DRYER * from usb *

    Outlet for tech lovers

    Instead of hot bricks, which, after cooling and getting wet, were replaced with new ones, even a person who is more or less literate in computer technology will find how to adapt an old cooler for a dehumidifier. However, an old table fan will also work for this purpose.

    The dehumidifier is easy to make:

    The air will pass through the entire system, dehydrate and flow back into the housing. Consumables are dried or replaced as needed. Craftsmen can decorate the device in any way, then it will acquire a completely marketable appearance.

    1. 1. First you need to remove the outer and inner (from the freezer) doors.
    2. 2. According to their size, cut out two "windows" from organic glass.
    3. 3. On a large sheet of glass (below), cut a hole that will fit the dimensions plastic grill(some refrigerators have them, if not, you can buy the one that is used to decorate the ventilation holes).
    4. 4. In the area of ​​the hole, mount the grille, and then the fan (working direction inwards). You can fix them with self-tapping screws.
    5. 5. "Windows" are mounted along the perimeters of the former doors. Previously, multiple small holes are made in the glass: in the freezer - over the entire area, in the large one - from above.
    6. 6. The structure is sealed.

    You need to turn on both the refrigerator and the fan. With a normally working moisture removal, the machine works reliably, successfully serving the entire apartment. It is used as needed, it is not worth driving equipment for days.

    Dehumidifiers, depending on the price, differ in a set of functions, reliability, efficiency. The market offers even portable devices. But you can do without unnecessary (and rather big) expenses if you make your own device.