Dehumidifiers

If you are looking for the absolute best dehumidifier in Australia and want to take control of your humidity and excess moisture issues, then you have come to the right place.

Dehumidifiers are a very handy machine that help eradicate excess moisture from your air, remove condensation from your windows, stop mould growth, kill dust mites and help respiratory symptoms from flaring up.

Whether you are in the tropics or the cooler southern states of Australia, investing in a quality dehumidifier can make a world of difference to the comfort level in your home.

In cooler parts of Australia, condensation can build up on your windows, especially in winter, which not only pools around the base of your window frames but dissipates back into your air.

This happens when the warm, humid air inside your home makes contact with the colder temperature of your glass windows. This fast temperature exchange turns the excess water vapour in your air from a gas to liquid, resulting in condensation.

Having excess moisture in your air is not something you want, as it can promote the growth of mould and mildew. Mould spores are easily distributed into the air and these airborne particles can be very harmful when inhaled. 

Mould likes to grow in damp conditions and can start to grow when your relative humidity is 55% or higher. It doesn’t take long for mould to spread around your home, as it’s spores are easily passed around your house through the air. So it is important to take control of mould growth as soon as possible and the best way to do this is with a dehumidifier.

By reducing your home's humidity levels with a dehumidifier, you are destroying the conditions that mould likes to grow in. Not only are you stopping mould growth, but by reducing your relative humidity, you can also eradicate dust mites from growing. These microscopic pests are found in most homes all around the county and are a leading cause of allergies.

Dust mites love damp, humid conditions and will thrive in pretty much any temperature, as long as there is enough humidity for them to breed. They love bedding, pillows and carpet, so using a dehumidifier in your bedroom is the best way to get rid of dust mites permanently.

If you live in the tropics you are probably well aware of how annoying excess humidity can be in your home. Not only can mould and dust mites be an issue but the excess moisture in your air can make your doors jam and drawers stick, which can be pretty frustrating. 

By using a dehumidifier you are removing all the excess water vapour from your air, so not only will you stop mould and mites, but you will stop your timber doors and drawers from swelling, meaning they will open and shut much more easily.

Another benefit of using a dehumidifier in the tropics is cooling your home. Air with excess water vapour is harder to cool and hence takes longer for it to reach your desired temperature level. By removing the excess moisture, your air conditioner will be able to cool your home much quicker and will also cover a wider area.

Another handy benefit of using a dehumidifier in your home is that they help to dry your washing. If you hang your washing indoors, as your clothes dry, the water in your wet clothes is being distributed back into your room, creating more humidity.

By using a dehumidifier near your clothes you are not only removing that excess moisture but your clothes will also dry much faster too. Some of our models have a built in dedicated laundry mode that helps dry your clothes even faster while keeping your room nice and dry.

If you would like to learn more about how to choose the best dehumidifier for you then read our ultimate dehumidifier buyers guide here.