Cold, rainy weather can make it much harder to keep excess moisture and that familiar musty smell under control at home. A dehumidifier can help by removing moisture from the air, but it’s worth considering both the appliance itself and how much it actually costs to run a dehumidifier.
These appliances work by pulling humid air into the unit and passing it over cooled coils, where the moisture condenses into water. The collected water is stored in a tank or can be channelled away through a hose, while the dehumidified air is released back into the room.