Do you need a dehumidifier? And which to get?

[@vijayshrma3107]

My original intention for this humidifier was to use it for plants that require high moisture levels. After using it in my room, kzbin.infoUgkxtD9aJ2m6GU-X1IChQxjn9l31K1A7Kpwj however, I think that's where it is going to stay in the fall and winter season at least. The increased humidity in my room made the room warmer and more comfortable. I had first ran the humidifier for 4 hours with the timer setting for it. After the first hour, I checked my room and can feel the difference. When the full 4 hours was up, I checked again and noticed that the humidifier was shut off as it is suppose to. The moisture level never seem to get passed 56/57%. I then let it run until all the water is used up, which it wasn't all used up. There are still some left in the base that you are not suppose to add water to. I filled up the water tank all the way again, being careful when removing it from the base. Some left over water may spill out. After putting it back on and setting the unit to auto, I let it operate. It didn't stop running, rather I don't know if it did at any point since I didn't check it regularly, for 24 hours after which the water in the tank ran out. The moisture reading never passed 56/57%, which may be a good thing for me. Being situated right next to my bed, the noise was not very noticeable with the occasional water gurgle from time to time as the unit ran.

[@arabellesnow3712]

The plastic container is reusable. You can gently remove the white cover half way until you can easily remove the separator in the middle of the container to drain the water. Wash and dry thoroughly, including the white cover. Then put in refill calcium chloride beads, or the microwavable orange / blue (silica?) ones, and you're good to go.

[@enteoz1694]

Cool

[@rz7890]

About the plastic container one, how many/big I need. To use it on a room? Cuz the room I had it doesn't have a good ventilation system. So sometimes moisture just traps in the room.

[@arabellesnow3712]

@@rz7890 Buy the big one with the liquid separator at the lower half. Maybe try 1 for every corner and see how quickly the beads will liquify or the silica will change color, mine is about 10 days. Then you add more. You can also try using an electric air purifier to help with the stale air. It may also cool the area a bit.

[@alumniuum]

that's one of the disadvantages of living in south east asia. i got an electric dehumidifier, it does reduce the humidity and it has low maintenance, all you need to do is to pour the water away. the only down side is that it guzzles electricity, my bill went up when i kept it on daily for 3 hours in a month. very educational video you made, thanks for sharing. i wanna know how you get the humidity reader too.

[@teohontech7141]

You can find cheap humidifier reader from online stores easily

[@empresse9228]

Makes me doubt buying one. Don't wanna bump up the bill

[@ly8370]

you can partially offset the electricity bill by using the collected water to flush the toilet bowl lol.

[@MrRapSick]

@@ly8370 say what?!😂😂

[@omokok1877]

@@MrRapSickthe games the game

[@subham-raj]

It's 90% here. I can't sleep 😭

[@worldtraveltour8490]

So u need to buy dehumidifier

[@Myaccisbanned]

94% here, kill me

[@martinmwitila]

need to buy one in advance because it's going to be very humid from now

[@GarGlingT]

Did you in a sauna.

[@vangeezer]

Where do you live Shubham? Have you thrown carpets out of your house yet?

[@TheSchwartzable]

It's so humid its hard to think and sleep here, was thinking a dehumidifier might be cheaper than AC.

[@teohontech7141]

It should be cheaper

[@4LP3E]

@@teohontech7141 what is the ultimate package to have cool clean air room. dehumidifier air cooler air purifier anything else

[@hassanjamal4212]

@@4LP3E split ac system, close all windows. Don't wear outside shoes in house. Don't keep pets with fur, maybe a cat.

[@jianxiongRaven]

0:48 Singapore ? Whao ! A Singaporean youtube , gotta subscribe to you . Still, good content.

[@sarahyap6514]

Thanks for the information. Malaysia is too humid just like Singapore. I was looking for a dehumidifier coz my snakes are suffering from too much humid. I’ll try out the electric one since it’s the best out of all. Thanks again

[@Asdfjglqeertuiiop]

Snakes??

[@Anticlimacticwhale]

@@Asdfjglqeertuiiop SNAKES!!

[@FahimDaniel]

Snakes ?? 😳😳

[@sarahyap6514]

Yeah snakes. Anyway just an update... i bought that small unit with the tank at the bottom and it’s only good at making water. Didn’t drop the humidity for my pets haha. But if u use it in a small closet it would help keep your clothes a little fresh, which is what I’m using it for now. Kinda worth the price actually.

[@ShivanshBansal-wi7pi]

​@@sarahyap6514I hope you stay alive

[@liyanaafierafuad]

i got the box dehumidifier and never understood how it works until i check it today theres some water in it and i was shocked 😳😳

[@tgmtf5963]

Idyot

[@edrel29]

Just put indoor plants inside your house it will suck humid in the room, cactus is the best there are the natural dehumidifier no electricity needed.

[@azlan_shah]

I use to have them until one day,a tragedy occur because of that damn cactus

[@aaronfuentes3207]

@@azlan_shah 😂😂

[@hassanjamal4212]

But wont plant produce more humidity through transpiration?

[@WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart]

Plants will absorb a little water, but then release it again. Like with us, they mainly use the water to expell waste chemicals.

[@zionismisamentaldisorder658]

why 10 minutes? Be more efficient man.

[@samueljohnson4806]

Thank you. I was about to purchase the deerma. I'll be looking for one of those "active" dehumidifiers.

[@haicautrang5304]

LOL I am actually running a *humidifier* right now because it is too dry in my climate. So dry that it can make you have a nose bleed

[@amalgeorge6877]

Where?

[@haicautrang5304]

@@amalgeorge6877 America in the northern part, close to canada

[@amalgeorge6877]

@@haicautrang5304 north east or north west?? Washington?

[@haicautrang5304]

@@amalgeorge6877 Both are cold and dry 😂😂😂 Actually the middle states will be more dry than the coasts

[@amalgeorge6877]

@@haicautrang5304 cool

[@jingyun4323]

I use the ionmax 632 dehumidifier. It's amazing for my floor to ceiling glass window and doors. When the temperature drops below 10 degrees, I'll get condensation on the glass. With the ionmax, my windows n doors stay dry. I can collect 10L a day. Crazy stuff.

[@max-lee]

the best way i think is to just install ac. cool the room and dehumidify.

[@uluhitah12]

In Indonesia, we need to use dehumidifier, because RH is so high around 70-90%

[@kashy101]

right now in uk past month it has been 80% and above. We get 23'C somtimes sun and 23'C sometime rains. Remind me when I am in asian country. Very annoying humidity

[@nancykazzi4182]

Can you give me a link to the active dehumidifier that uses electricity? I can’t find it :(

[@anisfiarozalia4500]

i find the electric one in shopee

[@helenposey1017]

To revitalize the gel put it in the sun it will shrink then you can use it again.

[@teohontech7141]

Here in Singapore it’s too humid. 75% humidity so it’s kinda pointless to have it out in the open even if it’s under the sun. That and it takes really long for the water to escape

[@Ian-lo3bd]

Try baking it.

[@Idrathernot.]

2:00 Holy shit, are those your drawings?? I wish I had that talent!

[@teohontech7141]

Those are my drawing

[@Idrathernot.]

@@teohontech7141 They’re pretty cool; what are those type of paintings called? How can I find tutorials about it?

[@teohontech7141]

Those are pen ink watercolour sketches. I have tutorials on my other channel “teoh yi chie”

[@Idrathernot.]

@@teohontech7141 I‘ll look them up. Thanks.

[@aim1519]

Would u save more money using the box with the beads than buying the electric, because the electric would use electricity and it adds up?

[@monmoomoonaja7664]

Just buy the dispodable one and when the beads are no longer effective, you can just refill it with calcium chloride :) You can buy calcium chloride at pool stores.

[@AshleySialovesTimTam]

thank u so much for this video! really helped give me an insight into what kind of humidifiers to get for my house :D

[@kbhasi]

0:40 That bit about moisture inside LCD panels is also a huge problem for me with vintage PC hardware! In fact, I have both a medium-sized dry cabinet and a large dehumidifier.

[@pavel9652]

What is the humidity level you maintain? I had been using dehumidifier for nearly 15 years, and it worked great, but recently I moved a lot of stuff to storage shipping container as I had to leave rented flat and have problems, as expected, with high humidity. I have 2.4 kW solar and recently supplemented it with Hyundai 2 kW inverter generator, because it is winter and I can't charge batteries to sufficient level to support dehumidifier. I am hoping to maintain 70% (ideally

[@kbhasi]

@@pavel9652 Usually around 60% humidity for the large dehumidifier and around 40-50% for the dry cabinets.

[@pavel9652]

@@kbhasi I am considering upgrading my 250 watt compressor dehumidifier or getting some heating in the container. I don't want to run the generator too much, as petrol gets expensive. Moreover, it isn't possible to close the door from inside, so every time I open the container I am risking undoing all the work. Sounds like lost cause, to be honest, but I am experimenting with off-grid life style anyway. What do you keep in the dry cabinets?

[@kbhasi]

@@pavel9652 Vintage laptops and monitors that are small enough to fit. Both dry cabinets I have have around 38 cm or 15" wide interior size (exterior is around 40 cm or 15¾" wide) and have a similar depth, so they can hold upwards of laptops with 15" 4:3 displays. I could probably list some examples of the stuff I do keep in there if you want. The upper cabinet, which has the same width but a shorter height and depth compared to the lower cabinet, doesn't have a humidistat and runs off an external power supply. That one already defaults to 40% humidity. The lower cabinet does have an internal power supply and humidistat, but it has a flaky humidistat at that and is currently at around 20% humidity. As I can't get to the humidistat because it's all the way at the back of the interior, I can't change it, and I can't remember if I had intentionally set it to 20% some years back or if I had accidentally bumped it at some point in time. I forgot to mention this but I live in a country that has a humid climate, so it's rarely cold here. I assume that by "heating", you're referring to a split system air conditioner, but correct me if I'm wrong.

[@LaurynGlasgow]

Those dehumidifiers suck I suggest getting a Midea they are great 👍 you will not be disappointed and you can tell a difference immediately very powerful mine filled up half way with water from the humidity in the air in two hours from 9:15-11:21 and it’s also blue tooth and WiFi connected you can control it from you home and you will have to empty every 8

[@kiryllia]

My house always got mold crisis😭

[@Beeya_0]

So howd u fix it please tell me

[@arika12332]

Thanks! This was informative

[@Bormen414]

This is perfect I was just looking for dehumidifier so I check ytb. Finally I find an english speaking video I start watching and oh wait this is the guy with the graphic tablets :D anyway I almost bought that off brand xiaomi, Bt speaker looking like one but you convinced me that the active electric is more worth it.

[@Tisubasah1111]

actually for the plastic one you can buy a refill - so u can reuse the container after u wash and refill it!

[@teohontech7141]

I’ve wondered if the refill can help me save much money

[@Bwong55]

@@teohontech7141 i have a humidifier which is a big 40 litre one, i recommend going for expensive over cheap because the tank is bigger and since its bigger so is the condenser inside it and the fan so it can do heating too. On FB marketplace in the summer these big ones get cheaper

[@winmetawin6950]

@@teohontech7141 the refills are mostly cheap, mostly not even 2 usd.

[@ClericChris]

The relationship between humidity and temperature is complex. What's ideal for humans is good for mold and bacteria. However there's a range where it's good for humans and bad for mold/bacteria but it's not a single number it's a scale between temp and humidity. At 35% humidity you become a capacitor and start shocking yourself everytime you ground yourself. So between 35-40% is best for stopping bacteria. So in F, at 80° F< we'd want the humidity to be between 35-40%. However at 50°F bacteria doesn't grow well or at all and you can raise the humidity to 60%.

[@Catiting33]

Ugh! unfortunately, i already bought the Deerma before I saw your video.

[@lim8972]

Hi! Do u still have the link to buy the hygrometer? I am looking for the same model as yours :)

[@teohontech7141]

I bough it from Lazada Singapore. bit.ly/lazada-humidity-meter

[@jasonl4237]

I bought the Xiaomi Deerma Mini Portable Dehumidifier also. I read a comment that say "The advantage of silica gel is that it can be heated again when it is saturated with water without changing shape. But funnily enough, if the heating is done in the same room, it means you release the water vapor that's been caught back into the room.". I usually charge it inside my bedroom, any idea if during charging the water inside is it really released back to the room?

[@teohontech7141]

In theory, it will release the water back into the air. Anyway, the mini dehumidifier is meant to be used in small enclosed areas, not for rooms.

[@unliving_ball_of_gas]

@@teohontech7141 Yes, as the official ad recommends it's usage at a mere 385cm³ which is smaller than a small cabinet. For reference, my moderate sized 5m×9m×3m room is already 135,000,000cm³

[@mr.popoballballl745]

bro, thank for that. i wonder how much humility it drops in the wardrobe. i'm planning to use it for my guitar in the wardrobe.

[@teohontech7141]

Drops from 75 to 50 in my cupboard

[@mr.popoballballl745]

@@teohontech7141 nice, weather? still 21 degrees??

[@teohyc]

@@mr.popoballballl745 Here in Singapore? 28 - 33 degrees most of the time

[@mr.popoballballl745]

@@teohyc Finally, someone with a scientific approach. Thanks a lot. Lots of the review does not have a sustain environment with numbers to test. This is the first video that's showing everything. You did a great job :D

[@thesvinet]

Agree! He did a great job. I bought a semi big one for my bedroom with two liter of capacity. But I have to replace it a few times every day. I am also trying out the smaller ones. Lastly, I think it will stay humble in the wardrobe throughout its life. No one likes a cocky dehumidifier😉

[@realcartoongirl]

why amazon it is way more expensive

[@olagarto1917]

the home living beads are dissolving on the water like table salt

[@altnarrative]

Informative. Thanks!

[@indianb1918]

How many watts is the electric dehumidifier. Does it have an internal fan ?

[@teohontech7141]

Not sure on the watt. There is a fan

[@stonkshell8043]

Its spread more water on the air. And.., except with air conditioner

[@Xzvsc]

Is this kind of things made to be turned on 24/7? I need 45% humidity for my guitar and camera in my room

[@teohyc]

Yes, they can run 24x7. For a room, you will probably need something bigger than the one shown in this video.

[@theartsymathie]

What would be good for the living room.

[@Michy20]

Humidity is a curse, I've tried to dry a solution of ammonium nitrate and after a year is still there

[@winmetawin6950]

probably shouldve oven-dried it. nh4no3 is very water soluble so its really hard to have it air-dried.

[@giG_apP_haCks_]

@@winmetawin6950 Oven-drying it would be foolish unless it's vented to the outside because otherwise all you'd be doing is adding humidity back into your house when the water evaporates.

[@paulwarmandguts6016]

Should give more open space around unit. Blocking side vents. Should be in middle of cabinet. Min 5 inches from unit. For air to circulate. I think that electric unit is made in the UK not in China for some reason? Everything else is made there by the poor children in slave labor camps. So sad 😭

[@evadefreitas9190]

I have problems with mould in my cupboard. Will this help.

[@teohontech7141]

It should

[@hooliganbubsy7298]

I dream of 69% humidity here in northern australia

[@whichwayisdown4538]

What’s your humidity there?

[@hooliganbubsy7298]

@@whichwayisdown4538 Right now it's 95%. To be fair it's summer. It's much better during winter.

[@TommyTombstone]

Nice

[@themexicandulce]

I have the same prob. all of my electronics have been damage by humidity, I dont even think I will be buying more electronics until i get a dehumidifier

[@MohdZakir-xp8im]

Its 38 degree Celsius with 90 % humidity which is unbearable,airconditiner is a good choice but not available and very exoensive to operate so I'm going to purchase dehumidifier

[@moonbreon]

One observation, at the beginning of the video you had air conditioning and humidity dropped to 40%, is that enough? does the air pump (whether to cool or heat) behaves like a dehumidifier for big room?

[@teohontech7141]

Usually there's info provided on how big an area the dehumidifier can serve. The small one I have is good for use inside cupboards but not for rooms. 40% is good for me because the high humidity here is 70+

[@maverickbonato8164]

I collect TCG, have thousands of euro worth of cards and where I live near a river here in Italy it gets to 90%, I didn't even think about this lol

[@teohontech7141]

Best to use a dehumidifer or keep your cards in an air-tight box

[@maverickbonato8164]

@@teohontech7141 Yeah, they're all sleeved and put in a binder so I can't imagine much humidity getting in but this summer a good dehumidifer will be the first thing I buy :V

[@andreskalayaan6208]

As a sportscard collector living in SEA, these humidifiers save my investment hahaha

[@helenphillips4756]

N

[@elle9076]

Great video. Also i love your artworks nice

[@denisebarbacena9795]

Hi! where did you get the black disposable humidifier? Thank you

[@nancycamm4888]

where can you buy it?

[@winmetawin6950]

They don't turn into water. They absorb the water and get dissolved in it which means that the liquid below is a mixture of water and the silica. Also, the beads are often refillable so you don't need to keep on buying new ones. I would pick buying bead refills over having an inflated electric bill.

[@JayaSaputra]

The beads are not silica, it’s calcium chloride. Silica can’t be dissolved in water

[@jayohen5918]

I got a air purifier and it tells you the humidity level and it's always sitting at around 60 - 75% I didn't know my room was that humid. Which is why I'm watching this video. And I'm definitely buying a dehumidifier

[@spring7643]

2:40-4:30, 9:12-end

[@elvisandbeachboysfan]

i got pro breeze stopped working after 6 weeks, got replacement stopped working after 3 weeks ! buy them if you like but i never will again, they are not made properly.

[@zainalu]

Have you seen any difference in mold growth after using dehumidifiers?

[@_nom_]

Use a ozone machine if you've got a mold problem. Clean all surfaces. And then a dehumidifier will keep it at bay for awhile.

[@salmonliya]

@@_nom_ ozone kills them? which kind should i get to place in a small bedroom.... can't use bleach to wipe the walls for a reason

[@LaurynGlasgow]

Get a Midea I was skeptical for the money but oh my goodness I had to empty the water filled up in 8 hours from the moisture in our house and watch a video Midea 22pint dehumidifier

[@LaurynGlasgow]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqnc4uljLimitk

[@LaurynGlasgow]

I just bought this one and noticed instantly with the air quality and completely stopped mold growth here is the video I was talking about kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqnc4uljLimitk

[@paololim3513]

Does one use a dehumidifier to perspire less but save money from otherwise using an air conditioner?

[@pratbhoir]

I like the device you have to check the humidity level. Can you share the link of that product and for how much you got it. Thanks

[@teohontech7141]

Bought that too long ago. Just search for hygrometer. Not too expensive.

[@bubaks2]

I feel ur pain described in the first minute. Mold. Suddenly mold.

[@AintPopular]

what you recommend for room cheap

[@teohontech7141]

For room you will need something larger. The ones shown in the video are small and suited for use inside cupboards or boxes.

[@joyLoveC]

Reading the comments here I realised that a lot of people are confused between humidifiers and dehumidifiers. They are actually opposites.

[@hauweiguy9587]

Good and helpful video.

[@xChikyx]

I hate mold so much, it has invaded many of my boardgames...

[@DN-kz7xl]

Should also explain that dehumidifiers differs in method and which temperature they are most effective. Example a condenser dehumidifier is not effective at colder temperatures as a desiccant dehumidifier etc.

[@DinaSan1]

Is it ideal for hotter temperatures though?...

[@bobyktm]

I use passive one inside a tight container with a meter to measure humidity when it goes above 45% i recharge it it lasts a month in a closed container. It is the best if u dont open container often.

[@pa_ec]

Hi! Where did you get your hydrometer? Thank you!

[@teohyc]

Can't remember. Lots of places should sell this. Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, Shopee, Lazada.

[@Bormen414]

The last one pillow-like is great in cars in my opinion here UK. Especially the larger ones, it prevents steamy windows and when its full you just throw it in microwave.

[@jasonl4237]

Are there wireless electric dehumidifier (like the one at 3:30min that has water tank) that do not require wired to electric socket when in use or maybe can recharge then use? I intend to put inside wardrobe/cupboard that has doors, inside the wardrobe no 3 pin plug socket. Thanks.

[@teohontech7141]

Not that I remember

[@joex8279]

It depends on where you are living, as to which type of dehumidifier you use. You can correct me if I'm wrong, but if you are somewhere in Southeast Asia, as I think you are, with high temperature and high humidity, your electric one is the best type to use, as they work better due to the temperature differential. The same type here, in the British Isles, works reasonably well during our summer months, but nowhere near as efficiently as where you are, for the same reason. Over here, the best type to use is the electric version of the second type that you displayed with the reusable dessicant beads, as it is the material in the beads, that draws the water out of the air, and not a temperature differential, allowing it to work all year round across a range of temperatures, however, in order to get the water out of the material, it needs to be heated and most of these dessicant type electric dehumidifiers use more electricity than the condenser type of an equivalent capacity.

[@campersruincod6134]

Any suggestions for someone living in the U.K. in a flat that has close to 100% humidity?

[@joex8279]

@@campersruincod6134 If you have a humidity problem that bad, I hope you are renting so that you can get on to your landlord to sort it for you. If it is your own place, you are in the same boat as myself in the west of Ireland. I have a kitchen constantly reading 80% RH and the rest of the house is not much better. Try get your hands on an electric dessicant type dehumidifier as this time of year especially it is probably yiur best option, but you will need to find what is causing it first, otherwise you are wasting your time and money.

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

@@campersruincod6134 yes. Move out. Can you move to another house?

[@pavel9652]

Compressor dehumidifier worked well for me in Ireland for almost 15 years. Also use heating to control humidity. You must have leak in the kitchen or the flat isn't properly insulated and heated. Leak can happen through the walls, from the roof, water pipes, water tanks, sink, shower, washing machine, etc.

[@wjm4268]

I have two Humidity guages in my house. The one next to me in the lounge room says 77% Humidity. The one in the bedroom says 79% Humidity. The one in the bedroom however also has a Dehumidifier next to it. This Deumidifier has been running for a few hours now. So is it actually doing anything? Mositure has formed in the tank. But so what. It seems like a carnival trick. I dont think its doing anything. Does anyone care to comment?

[@teohyc]

The humidity level should drop if dehumidifying is in process. It humidity does not drop, it either means the area is not enclosed, or the area is too big for the dehumidifier to work effectively.

[@AhBoonz1]

Thank you for sharing. I found the final piece of information on how to build a cabinet to house all my collectables!

[@petrutarabuta5617]

An excellent review and overview. Thanks!

[@MayankJairaj]

That active dehumidifier is a Peltier cooler, it works on temp difference, when electricity is applied to the Peltier plate it heats one side and cools another, heat is removed by a fan and cool side condenses water. If you are worried about electricity bills then buy a solar panel and connect it to a DC Peltier (I'm sure sm1 must have made it on yt) since you live in Malaysia u'll be getting sun most of the year.

[@ironmantooltime]

Singapore.

[@unliving_ball_of_gas]

Yep, Malaysia here. Out side is already 60-70%, so my room coupled with a bathroom makes me suffer at 70-90% humidity 🥵

[@qizj.a4398]

Right! Peltier model is the best to use. Also, library and music and instrument room can use those beads and portable dehumid aircond

[@pavel9652]

Thanks for explanation. I was pretty sure this is what the device was equipped with. Compressor dehumidifier will work better, as they are more efficient. He has a good temperature difference and the air is warm and moist. At the end of the day, what matters is that condensing water vapour takes a lot of energy, so power rating of the unit matters.

[@MayankJairaj]

@@pavel9652 yeah that is more efficient but I'm not sure if those compressor ones would be under every1s budget. A 100 watt solar panel + the dehumidifier would be cheap enough to maintain livable conditions especially for the price concious

[@thetransferaccount4586]

i want it to cool down the room

[@teohontech7141]

You will need a much bigger dehumidifier

[@taramiller70]

Do dehumifers kill mold already in a room or stop new mold appearing

[@makaveli2tt]

A dehumidifier does not kill the mold. The dehumidifier will remove water vapor in the air so that your chances of getting getting mold decreases. As mentioned in the video, you also need to choose the right size dehumidifier for the job. Those shown in this video are for small spaces likes closets or baths. Hope this helps.

[@taramiller70]

@@makaveli2tt hi I used scented dehumifers they say they can be used in home wardrobe and cars and I use mini moisture traps and wardrobe dehumifers are dehumifers worth using and are they ok to use if u have visible mold in a bedroom also can I use salt when Crystal's have run out

[@makaveli2tt]

@@taramiller70 if you have visible mold, you need to get rid of that first. Depending on how much mold you have and what type of mold is visible, you may need to call in a specialist or you can do the removal yourself with some mold and mildew remover from the hardware. Be sure to properly prospect your eyes, nose, mouth, hair and skin if you choose to do the job yourself. Mold spores can cause adverse effects on your health. As for using salt... This will not have any effect on the mold as the mold will continue to feed on moist air in your room. Dehumidifiers are worth it although you may need a bigger more powerful dehumidifier than those you mentioned if your humidity level in your room is really bad (constantly over 60%). Get a hygrometer to monitor your humidity they are cheap at under $20. Also, once you get the mold cleaned, try to get fresh air to circulate into and out of your room. Try rearranging some furniture or keep doors and windows open more often. If you have any water leaks/seepage near the room get that fixed also. Moist AND stagnant air is the main cause for indoor mold. Hope this helps.

[@taramiller70]

@@makaveli2tt what about calcium chlorine the Crystal's in dehumifers I brought two packs of them also can i still continue using dehumifers I have the big dehumifers are expensive also I watched a video on here and someone used salt in their dehumifer as damp trap trick

[@taramiller70]

Is this true or not Salty water kills single-cell organisms such as mold spores by dehydrating them

[@richiep3520]

Bought 2 of the smallish ones like on the left here. Running for an hour and not one drop... One in hallway and one on landing upstairs and nothing! House is average 65-80%. Any insight? They look decent enough but no moisture is coming through

[@teohontech7141]

Wait for a day. Anyway, the small dehumidifiers are meant for small enclosed spaces, e.g. cupboards, wardrobe

[@cliffdariff74]

Do the small electric ones use lots of electricity?

[@Kingboo1081]

Nope

[@feins]

Most ppl just review how a dehumidifier works. But no one actually mention is it work on open environment like living room which air are coming in and out of the environment. As I know the most effective is a close environment which like dry box which had a build in dehumidifier build in. But also the large size dehumidifier power usage compare to Aircon Dry mode and how much heat it increase for the room temperature as the dehumidifier generate dry air by warm the air back out from the blower.

[@teohontech7141]

It’s not going to be effective if the room if there is lots of air circulation. Similar to how aircon will not be effective in such situation. Not sure how much heat a huge dehumidifier will give out. But humidity will make temperature feel relatively higher so the dehumidifier may give out heat but also reduces humidity to reduce relative temperature

[@giG_apP_haCks_]

@@teohontech7141 A dehumidifier will definitely cause an increase in the temperature, especially if it's in a small, enclosed space. In a larger space though, it will probably not be noticeable. It will also be a "dry heat" so it wouldn't necessarily be that uncomfortable. The heat produced by a dehumidifier comes from both the electrical energy used to run the compressor and the fan motors, as well as latent heat released by the condensation process (think evaporative cooling in reverse). At a room temperature of 22C (72F), a dehumidifier will put out 2,260 kJ (2140 BTU) for each liter (33.8 fl oz) of condensate it produces. For every kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed (500-Watt unit for 2 hours), it will also release 3600 kJ (3412 BTU).

[@sonofillahee]

I have 5 damprid containers with the white shards in it around my room, it stays around 35-40% and tops at 55% when I sleep.

[@sonofillahee]

A mix of that and little desiccant packets in the boxes or around my stuff keeps them dry and the damprid helps the desiccant last longer before needing replenishing in my food dehydrator

[@anson81]

Thanks for the info, you mentioned humidity level is better below 60%, does it same with room at singapore as well? i bought the meter and show consistent of 70 - 75% in my room. Do that consider high? I am also confused sometime, if the room humidity level is low, we might have a dry throat when sleeping and consistent needs drinking at midnight... and if the humidity is high, it might have several side effect?

[@teohyc]

70-75% is considered high. The dehumidifier is mostly to prevent damage due to humidity, prevent mold growth. Not sure if lower humidity will result in dry throat, maybe if your mouth is open when asleep but the thing is even if it's 70-80% typical humidity in Singapore, you can get dry throat too if your mouth is open when asleep. There's not much reason to use dehumidifier for a room. And if you want to dry a room, you'll need a much larger dehumidifier than the small electric one shown in the video. Some people use dehumidifier to dry the room because they want to dry clothes, or their skin don't react well with humidity.

[@donatasgedminas724]

Would the electric one help to reduce humidity in 20m2 bedroom? Now i have 65-75 hummidity. Would it help to reduce to below 60?

[@teohontech7141]

Humidifier has to be the appropriate size for the space to work effectively. The ones shown in this video are for small enclosed areas, not rooms.

[@RustyHammersmith]

Did the beads turn black after 1 day because it was closed inside of a bookshelf? Is there a chance that maybe it was merely pulling moisture out of the wood?

[@teohontech7141]

Not sure about moisture out from wood

[@grandpachun1156]

Does it make sense to have your windows open at all times and have a dehumidifier? Because I love fresh air.. but it's not so good for my books I keep 😔

[@teohontech7141]

No. Dehumidifiers work effectively with closed areas.

[@cliffh5414]

i thought you are indian

[@intel_iv4483]

How is your room temp so cold in Singapore?

[@intel_iv4483]

I get like 30 degrees:/

[@teohontech7141]

There’s air conditioning and I usually set it at 27 degrees

[@intel_iv4483]

@@teohontech7141 Ah makes sense

[@intel_iv4483]

@@teohontech7141 Does that not spoil the air con?

[@players02]

Informative but is there any measurements of the humidity levels after "x" hours in the cabinet between the different dehumidifiers you have?

[@teohyc]

I did not measure the non-electric ones. But for the electric ones, the humidity will drop to 50%+ for my cupboard, and go up to 75% when I open the cupboard for long period of time.

[@yonutz333]

Nice comparison, could you please also link the hygrometer (or tell us a brand and model) please. I haven’t seen this model and I like it

[@teohontech7141]

I can't remember where I bought this. Anyway, this is a rather generic hyprometer

[@vacexpert2020]

Here's how the mini electric dehumidifier works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZmrXmuBpranr9U

[@bunniogaming7770]

Hi, how about a dusty bedroom in Singapore, do I need a dehumidifier or an air purifier? Thanks

[@teohontech7141]

Purifier. May work.

[@BikingWIthPanda]

what about ozone generator to save your book?

[@RandomNullpointer]

not good for the health if used often.

[@Yuri-rp6ep]

How laud is the electrical one? Can you use it while sleeping?

[@teohontech7141]

Difficult to describe accurate. Maybe sound of a fan at light to medium speed?

[@grandadgamer8390]

We have the passive one, you only have to change the block, not the casing 🙂😀

[@jinomoreto4677]

thanks for the video. how do you empty the water btw? do you remove the white part that covers the tank? or remove the black silicone stopper on the corner? also how do you clean the tank itself? thanks so much.

[@teohontech7141]

Remove the black silicon stopper to drain out the water. I’ve not tried cleaning the tank yet. So far after a few months the tank seems very clean

[@jinomoreto4677]

@@teohontech7141 thanks so much for the tip!

[@rekusamare2219]

Hi can you give me the exact brand of your humidity sensor?

[@teohontech7141]

There's no brand. It's really generic that any company can make

[@empresse9228]

Hi Teoh! It' been one year now. Is the device still working? I'd love to buy a similar model (the electric one with a blue tank) at home that's worth the price.

[@teohontech7141]

Unfortunately mine broke down. I bought another one. Go with the smaller units but with larger water capacity so that you don’t have to pour out the water often.

[@empresse9228]

@@teohontech7141 thanks 😊😊

[@syonne]

thankyou

[@dronesaddict1737]

which one would you recommend for me to put in my piano

[@teohontech7141]

Probably the one container with beads that you have to replace. That's if you have space inside the piano that lets you put and take the container out easily.

[@orse631]

does the electric or the charcoal one lower the humidity from 64 to 40%???

[@teohontech7141]

The electric one will do a better job. But not sure if it can go down to just 40% unless it's airtight conditions.

[@anonymous.switzerland6125]

Hi sorry for my english. Its the first good or no good?

[@teohyc]

Yes. Get the wired/cabled one.

[@Hirayash_]

Did your Electric one last long ?

[@teohyc]

Teh white one did not last long. I bought a new one which last longer and is still working now

[@jasonl4237]

1. Is the 3:30min electric dehumidifier noisy, is it louder than fan or air con? 2. Will the electric dehumidifier auto stop if it detects the water tank is full of water already, how does it alert you to empty the tank? 3. I think it comes with a water tube/hose, is it you could attach the tube to the water tank (I see a round back rubber covering a hole at the top) then you can drain the water to a big pail so no need to empty the water tank so often? I guess is the water tank needs to be full of water then water will flow out from the tube. Thanks.

[@teohontech7141]

Noise is audible. Louder than aircon silent mode. The humidifier will stop by itself when tank is full. There are dehumidifers that have draining pipes