Dehumidifiers are getting smarter when it comes to ridding spaces of stuffy, mold-causing humidity, which helps cut your energy costs, as well as being easier on the environment. With energy efficient features, earth-friendly refrigerant, and Energy Star certification, you can feel confident that your impact on the environment is significantly reduced while you keep your environment at the best humidity level. But what exactly makes a dehumidifier eco-friendly?
Being ENERGY STAR certified ensures that the dehumidifier meets strict operating standards for efficiency. Eco-friendly refrigerants also help Energy-saving features can help reduce the machine's impact on the environment. If you're looking for a home dehumidifier and have energy-savings and the environment on your mind, let these factors guide you to your best choice.
Energy Star Certification
What's behind an Energy Star Certification? When you see the Energy Star badge, it means the dehumidifier uses more efficient refrigeration coils, compressors, and fans to remove the same amount of moisture as a similarly sized unit, but uses 13% less energy. Annual energy saved by one of these dehumidifier models could power an Energy Star certified refrigerator for nearly two months.
In addition, this agency instituted their Most Efficient rating for outstanding energy efficiency on an annual basis. You can see the entire list on the Energy Star website.
Eco-Friendly Refrigerant
Eco-friendly refrigerant is the new standard in refrigerant-based appliances, including dehumidifiers and air conditioners. Almost all residential dehumidifiers use R-410A refrigerant, which doesn't contribute to ozone depletion. This type of refrigerant also makes a dehumidifier more reliable, quieter, and less vulnerable to wear and tear.
Adjustable On-Board Humidistat
Dehumidifiers with onboard adjustable humidistats allow you to set the desired humidity level for your space. Onboard humidistats mean that once your ideal humidity is reached, the fan and compressor run intermittently to maintain humidity, reducing the unit's energy consumption overall. This gives you more control over the humidity in your home and automates the dehumidifying process, so you have the best shot at energy savings.
Programmable Timer
Programmable timers increase energy savings by allowing you to program exactly when you want your dehumidifier to run and when it should take a break. This means more control over energy use and less of an impact on your power bill.
Air Filter
While air filters are helpful for removing symptom-triggering allergens, their primary purpose is to protect a dehumidifier's internal components. As a dehumidifier pulls in humid air, it also pulls in damaging dust and particles that can make the compressor and fan work harder. Air filters capture these particles, protecting your dehumidifier and helping it maintain efficiency and a low carbon footprint.
Auto Defrost
Automatic defrost systems remove frost buildup from the coils of the unit for efficient operation in cool conditions. These systems shut off the unit's compressor automatically while the fan continues running to melt ice buildup. In addition to preventing damage to the dehumidifier, it also reduces energy consumption which can be compromised should it continue running with frost buildup.
In Summary
With upgraded features and eco-friendly refrigerants, modern dehumidifiers operate much more efficiently than past models, and the Energy Star certification badge makes very efficient models easy for consumers to find.
Ready to shop? Check out our eco-friendly dehumidifiers and find the right one for your needs. Two of our most popular brands are Danby room dehumidifiers and Santa Fe crawl space & basement dehumidifiers.
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