Can you dehumidify a room too much?

It is possible to dehumidify too much and dry the air in your home out to an uncomfortable degree. This can, in turn, dry out your airways, causing respiratory discomfort, or dry and cracked skin. Use the automatic shut-off setting on your dehumidifier to control how long the machine runs, either leaving it on for a set amount of time or programming an ideal humidity and having the machine shut off once that has been achieved.

Is opening a window better than a dehumidifier?

A dehumidifier will always be better for reducing humidity and making a room more comfortable in the heat than opening a window. An open window is more likely to reintroduce humid air into the room, making you feel hotter and stickier, while a dehumidifier will reduce this, making the space more comfortable even if it does not actually cool the space.

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By Chiana Dickson

published 27 May 2023

in Advice

Chiana has been at Homes & Gardens for two years. She spends most of her time producing content for the Solved section of the website, helping readers get the most out of their homes through clever decluttering, cleaning, and tidying tips. She was named one of Fixr's top home improvement journalists in 2024.

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