When should a moisture absorber be used?
Some accommodations may experience humidity problemswhether due to a problem with ventilation, orientation of the dwelling, drainage, insulation, etc. Whatever the cause, to protect your health and the health of your property, as well as to avoid of having to overheat, it may be better to solve the problem at the base.
However, in the meantime, you can use one or more moisture absorbers to sanitize and dry the space. As you can find a wide choice of chemical moisture absorbers on the market, it will be necessary to choose yours according to your needs and the surface to be treated.
Principle of operation of a humidity absorber
Unlike the dehumidifier, which works on the same principle, the absorber does not have no need to be near an electrical outlet to work. Most often, it is a box in which are installed cartridges or tablets of hygroscopic salts, or calcium chloride.
As the air laden with humidity passes, they absorb this humidity which is then transformed into water and collected in the recovery tank. It is, of course, necessary to empty this tray as soon as it is full and to change the cartridges or pellets when necessary.
The benefits of a moisture absorber
If you are facing a moisture problem, you can expect the following benefits from a moisture absorber:
- It prevents the appearance of condensation, mold, etc Therefore, it helps you protect your home and everything in it.
- Rooms that lack ventilation, such as the cellar, among others, can be dried upespecially since it does not require any specific installation to work.
- It prevents the appearance of bad odors due to humidity.
- He limits the risks health effects of humidity, such as allergies, asthma attacks, respiratory infections, etc.
- You will thus benefit from a healthier ambient air.
- You will feel less cold in your home and will therefore be less inclined to turn up the heat.
- It limits the damage to electronic devices.
- In case of water damage, it allows to dry the air home faster.
Where to place the humidity absorber?
To benefit from the many advantages described above, it is important to install your humidity absorber in the right place. For this, some rules must be respected:
- Choose a locationt close to the source of humidity. If, for example, you have repeatedly noticed condensation on your windows, you can install the absorber on the window sill.
- Apart from the case described above, generally speaking, it is preferable keep the appliance away from doors and windowsespecially when these are open, so that it does not work unnecessarily by absorbing humidity from the outside.
- To ensure the effectiveness of its action, be sure to do not lean it against a wall so that the air can circulate all around.
- Avoid installing it near a heat source, such as a heater or stove.
- You can put it under furniture for more discretion, always ensuring that air circulation is possible.
- Privilege a flat surface to put it down.
- Avoid placing it on metal surface, leather or any other surface sensitive to water. Remember that it contains water and salts that could damage these surfaces if spilled.
- install it out of reach of children.