Ensure A Good Nights Sleep With This Easy Solution
June 23rd, 2009 | by admin | << Why am I sleeping badly? Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are there for insomnia treatment? >>On a warm summers evening often higher than normal humidity levels will cause a good deal of discomfort and loss of sleep. For this reason for troublesome and sensitive sleepers it is highly recommended that they make use of a home dehumidifier. For some people they might think that this is going a bit too far but take a look at the negative effects of long term excess humidity:
Disrupted sleep patterns, allergy problems surface due to an increase in dust mite populations, damage can be caused to wallpaper, wood finishes and painted surfaces i.e. Blistering due to condensation that can form indoors on water pipes, glass windows and sometimes even on walls. Metals in the house can also rust, condensation in electrical appliances can cause irreparable damage not to mention danger and finally musty smells can develop and form mould, mildew and fungus which can all be damaging to your health.
Between 40 and 50% is the best level for humidity readings. Air dehumidifiers can help maintain those levels twenty four hours a day. Dehumidifier selection is far from being a straight forward process. As there are many different makes and models. Although most dehumidifer producers tell you what size room they have constructed it to serve this is not really a very useful suggestion becuase humidity levels can differ so much from room to room.
A more appropriate answer to find would be to the question: “Approximately what is the amount of moisture that I need to remove from the air?”. From this answer you can look at the dehumidifier model/leaflets and find which one removes the most moisture from the air per day, this figure is provided by most manufacturers and is a reasonable guide to go by; although be aware that air temperature and air flow also play a role in the home dehumidifiers abilities. After you have determined what amount of water each day you would like to be removed then you are far better able to find the home dehumidifier that suits your needs.
It is also helpful to identify the source of your high humidity, if it is an ongoing problem such as a leaky roof, bad plumbing and so on which cannot be fixed immediately/if ever then you are going to need a more powerful home dehumidifier. If however the problem is not that severe and just occasional then clearly a smaller home dehumidifier would be more suitable.
Furthermore here are a few features to look out for if you decide to purchase a air dehumidifier:
A continuous drainage feature will mean you don’t have to keep emptying the tank, or at least ensure that there is an auto-switch off mechanism to prevent it from flooding. Purchasing a dehumidifier that comes on wheels is extremely helpful for old people whom could otherwise struggle to move it around, a sensor for frost that will disconnect the machine when the temperature hits freezing is a further excellent precaution to take if it shall be placed in a basement location. Low noise levels are very important especially if it is to be used in your bedroom and it is worth checking in the shop before getting it home as to how noisy it is, furthermore an air filter will ensure allergy sufferers aren’t adversely effected by the air flow and suffering unduly.
Considering all of the above factors and purchasing an air dehumidifier (ebac dehumidifiers are recommended) should enable you to maintain suitable levels of humidity that won’t interfere with you sleep patterns and ensure you are comfortable at night.
