@2021 EcoAir
Thank you and congratulations for choosing an EcoAir dehumidifier to help you improve the air quality within your environment.
Inside you will find many helpful tips on how to use and maintain your dehumidifier efficiently. Just a little preventative care can
save you money and prolong the life of your dehumidifier.
The purpose of the dehumidifier is to remove the excess moisture in the air by detecting the humidity level in the room. By
keeping humidity within recommended levels, a dehumidifier combats household damp, mould and mildew. Dehumidifiers can
help to reduce the symptoms of asthma, allergies, and other respiratory health conditions. They can also be used to help dry
laundry quicker and control moisture
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based damage (such as the aftermath of flooding, leaks or rising damp) to valuable
belongings and furniture.
HUMIDITY GUIDE
There will always be water vapour in the air. The water vapour (or commonly known as moisture) in the air is measured in
Relative Humidity (RH) %. RH is the ratio of the actual amount of water vapour in the air to the amount it could hold when
saturated expressed as a percentage. Too much or too little moisture in our homes can be unhealthy and uncomfortable. The
optimum humidity level is between 40% and 60% (RH) where we feel most comfortable.
Low humidity
Low humidity indoors causes excess drying which can trigger skin irritations such as eczema, chapped skin and dry nose. It can
also damage possessions, such as wooden furniture, musical instruments and artwork by drying it out too much.
High humidity
High humidity indoors causes damp and condensation. The damp left by condensation can damage plaster, wall paper, furniture,
vehicles, timber windows, doors and clothes. It can be harmful to our health when bacteria thrives, causing mould and fungus.
Maintaining safe levels of humidity
It is important to maintain a consistent humidity range to preserve furniture, paintings, door and
window frames. High humidity causes swelling, corrosion, softening of glues and paint. Low
humidity causes shrinking, cracking, warping of wood surfaces and gaps in joints, doors and windows.
Frequent changes in humidity levels can accelerate damages to property and belongings.
Condensation
The warmer the air, the more moisture the air can hold than colder air. So, when the air inside the house becomes colder, the
moisture contents in the air becomes saturated, and gets heavier
resulting in moisture concentration on the coldest parts of the house particularly on the windows, bathroom mirrors and walls.
This is condensation, caused by a sudden increase in humidity, cooking, showers, drying clothes, inadequate ventilation and poor
thermal insulation.
Condensation does not disappear instantly even with the dehumidifier on. Where excessive condensation appears for example,
on your windows, you may want to open your windows to expel the excess humidity for several minutes. It will take a while for
the condensation to generally increase the humidity in the room. Once the humidity level in the room around the dehumidifier
is increased above the level you have set on the dehumidifier, it will then begin the dehumidification process.
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