dehumidifier
Air-drying appliance
A dehumidifier is an appliance that removes moisture from the air.
It works by drawing humid air over cold coils, condensing the water vapor, and collecting it in a tank or draining it away.
Dehumidifiers are used in basements, bathrooms, and other damp spaces to prevent mold growth and reduce musty odors: We run the dehumidifier all summer to keep the basement dry.
Mild presence of water
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- wetnessState of being soaked
- mugginessHeavy, damp warmth
- clamminessMoist, cool dampness
dankness · saturation · waterlog · dewpoint · hygroscopic · water vapor · moisture removal · extraction
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
- hygrometerMeasures air's moisture level
desiccant · portable · energy-efficient · industrial · residential · bucket · reservoir · drainage
Form-giving container
- mildewFungus from dampness
- musty odorStale, damp smell
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
spores · air purification · ventilation · filtration · respiratory · asthma · allergies · stuffiness
Subterranean building level
- crawlspaceShallow accessible foundation area
- bathroomRoom for hygiene
- laundry roomSpace for washing clothes
- closetBuilt-in storage chamber
attic · garage · storage · warehouse · greenhouse · pool room · cellar · utility room
Moist and cool
- stickyApt to adhere
- muggyUnpleasantly warm and humid
- stuffyLacking fresh air
- oppressiveUnjustly harsh or stifling
uncomfortable · relief · breathable · pleasant · livable · cool · dry air · sleeping
dampness
Mild presence of water
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- wetnessState of being soaked
- mugginessHeavy, damp warmth
clamminess · dankness · saturation · waterlog · dewpoint · hygroscopic · water vapor · moisture removal · extraction · absorption
compressor
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- refrigerantHeat-transfer medium
hygrometer · desiccant · portable · energy-efficient · industrial · residential · bucket · reservoir · drainage · hose
mold
Form-giving container
- mildewFungus from dampness
- musty odorStale, damp smell
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
dust mites · spores · air purification · ventilation · filtration · respiratory · asthma · allergies · stuffiness · freshness
basement
Subterranean building level
- crawlspaceShallow accessible foundation area
- bathroomRoom for hygiene
- laundry roomSpace for washing clothes
closet · attic · garage · storage · warehouse · greenhouse · pool room · cellar · utility room · bedroom
clammy
Moist and cool
oppressive · uncomfortable · relief · breathable · pleasant · livable · cool · dry air · sleeping · skin irritation
- humiditymoisture, moisture content, moisture level, damp, dampness
- air devicesair purifier, air filter, air quality monitor, air cleaner, HEPA filter
- HVACair conditioner, furnaces, furnace, ductwork, central air
- appliancesrefrigerator, dishwasher, dishwashers, fridge, refrigerators
- basementsump pump, furnace, water heater, boiler, electrical panel
- basementsbasement stairs, basement walls, basement door, basement bar, finished basement
dehumidifierhumidifier
Moisture-adding appliance
vaporizer · nebulizer · steam generator · mister · room humidifier