Dehumidifier vs humidifier: what is the difference and which one do you need?

Michael Rubino

March 10

Indoor humidity should remain between 35-50%. Here's how to safely increase and decrease your humidity to promote healthy air quality.

Why might you want a dehumidifier vs a humidifier? There are plenty of reasons to consider both, as we'll outline below. But most of all it comes down to moisture content in your home. 

Getting the right level in your home is important, as having too much or too little moisture in the air could cause problems with mold or dampness or contribute to health issues such as asthma. 

Luckily, the moisture content is something you can control, up to a point at least, and investing in one of the best dehumidifiers or humidifiers could make a big difference to your home and quality of life.

But which do you need? Here, we take a look at both dehumidifiers and humidifiers and speak to property and mold experts on the pros, cons, and use cases of each.

Read the full article here:  https://www.womanandhome.com/homes/dehumidifier-vs-humidifier/

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