Do you need a dehumidifier? And which to get?

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  • čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
  • This video looks at different types of dehumifiers that can reduce and control humidity.
    The most effective ones run on electricity. Most affordable ones are the charcoal and silica gel. The rechargeable dehumidifer is made by Deerma.
    Lazada.sg and Amazon affiliate links
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Komentáře • 315

  • @arabellesnow3712
    @arabellesnow3712 Před 2 lety +75

    The plastic container is reusable. You can gently remove the white cover half way until you can easily remove the separator in the middle of the container to drain the water. Wash and dry thoroughly, including the white cover. Then put in refill calcium chloride beads, or the microwavable orange / blue (silica?) ones, and you're good to go.

    • @enteoz1694
      @enteoz1694 Před rokem +2

      Cool

    • @rz7890
      @rz7890 Před měsícem

      About the plastic container one, how many/big I need. To use it on a room? Cuz the room I had it doesn't have a good ventilation system. So sometimes moisture just traps in the room.

    • @arabellesnow3712
      @arabellesnow3712 Před měsícem

      @@rz7890 Buy the big one with the liquid separator at the lower half. Maybe try 1 for every corner and see how quickly the beads will liquify or the silica will change color, mine is about 10 days. Then you add more. You can also try using an electric air purifier to help with the stale air. It may also cool the area a bit.

  • @alumniuum
    @alumniuum Před 4 lety +72

    that's one of the disadvantages of living in south east asia. i got an electric dehumidifier, it does reduce the humidity and it has low maintenance, all you need to do is to pour the water away. the only down side is that it guzzles electricity, my bill went up when i kept it on daily for 3 hours in a month. very educational video you made, thanks for sharing. i wanna know how you get the humidity reader too.

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 4 lety +6

      You can find cheap humidifier reader from online stores easily

    • @empresse9228
      @empresse9228 Před 2 lety +12

      Makes me doubt buying one. Don't wanna bump up the bill

    • @ly8370
      @ly8370 Před 2 lety +20

      you can partially offset the electricity bill by using the collected water to flush the toilet bowl lol.

    • @MrRapSick
      @MrRapSick Před 2 lety +5

      @@ly8370 say what?!😂😂

    • @omokok1877
      @omokok1877 Před 9 měsíci

      @@MrRapSickthe games the game

  • @jingyun4323
    @jingyun4323 Před 3 lety +10

    I use the ionmax 632 dehumidifier. It's amazing for my floor to ceiling glass window and doors. When the temperature drops below 10 degrees, I'll get condensation on the glass. With the ionmax, my windows n doors stay dry. I can collect 10L a day. Crazy stuff.

  • @AhBoonz1
    @AhBoonz1 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing. I found the final piece of information on how to build a cabinet to house all my collectables!

  • @vijayshrma3107
    @vijayshrma3107 Před 10 měsíci +49

    My original intention for this humidifier was to use it for plants that require high moisture levels. After using it in my room, czcams.com/users/postUgkxtD9aJ2m6GU-X1IChQxjn9l31K1A7Kpwj however, I think that's where it is going to stay in the fall and winter season at least. The increased humidity in my room made the room warmer and more comfortable. I had first ran the humidifier for 4 hours with the timer setting for it. After the first hour, I checked my room and can feel the difference. When the full 4 hours was up, I checked again and noticed that the humidifier was shut off as it is suppose to. The moisture level never seem to get passed 56/57%. I then let it run until all the water is used up, which it wasn't all used up. There are still some left in the base that you are not suppose to add water to. I filled up the water tank all the way again, being careful when removing it from the base. Some left over water may spill out. After putting it back on and setting the unit to auto, I let it operate. It didn't stop running, rather I don't know if it did at any point since I didn't check it regularly, for 24 hours after which the water in the tank ran out. The moisture reading never passed 56/57%, which may be a good thing for me. Being situated right next to my bed, the noise was not very noticeable with the occasional water gurgle from time to time as the unit ran.

  • @AshleySialovesTimTam
    @AshleySialovesTimTam Před 3 lety +5

    thank u so much for this video! really helped give me an insight into what kind of humidifiers to get for my house :D

  • @samueljohnson4806
    @samueljohnson4806 Před 4 lety +21

    Thank you. I was about to purchase the deerma. I'll be looking for one of those "active" dehumidifiers.

  • @kbhasi
    @kbhasi Před 4 lety +21

    0:40 That bit about moisture inside LCD panels is also a huge problem for me with vintage PC hardware! In fact, I have both a medium-sized dry cabinet and a large dehumidifier.

    • @pavel9652
      @pavel9652 Před 6 měsíci +1

      What is the humidity level you maintain? I had been using dehumidifier for nearly 15 years, and it worked great, but recently I moved a lot of stuff to storage shipping container as I had to leave rented flat and have problems, as expected, with high humidity. I have 2.4 kW solar and recently supplemented it with Hyundai 2 kW inverter generator, because it is winter and I can't charge batteries to sufficient level to support dehumidifier. I am hoping to maintain 70% (ideally

    • @kbhasi
      @kbhasi Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@pavel9652
      Usually around 60% humidity for the large dehumidifier and around 40-50% for the dry cabinets.

    • @pavel9652
      @pavel9652 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@kbhasi I am considering upgrading my 250 watt compressor dehumidifier or getting some heating in the container. I don't want to run the generator too much, as petrol gets expensive. Moreover, it isn't possible to close the door from inside, so every time I open the container I am risking undoing all the work. Sounds like lost cause, to be honest, but I am experimenting with off-grid life style anyway. What do you keep in the dry cabinets?

    • @kbhasi
      @kbhasi Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@pavel9652
      Vintage laptops and monitors that are small enough to fit.
      Both dry cabinets I have have around 38 cm or 15" wide interior size (exterior is around 40 cm or 15¾" wide) and have a similar depth, so they can hold upwards of laptops with 15" 4:3 displays. I could probably list some examples of the stuff I do keep in there if you want.
      The upper cabinet, which has the same width but a shorter height and depth compared to the lower cabinet, doesn't have a humidistat and runs off an external power supply. That one already defaults to 40% humidity.
      The lower cabinet does have an internal power supply and humidistat, but it has a flaky humidistat at that and is currently at around 20% humidity. As I can't get to the humidistat because it's all the way at the back of the interior, I can't change it, and I can't remember if I had intentionally set it to 20% some years back or if I had accidentally bumped it at some point in time.
      I forgot to mention this but I live in a country that has a humid climate, so it's rarely cold here. I assume that by "heating", you're referring to a split system air conditioner, but correct me if I'm wrong.

  • @petrutarabuta5617
    @petrutarabuta5617 Před 2 lety +2

    An excellent review and overview. Thanks!

  • @arika12332
    @arika12332 Před 3 lety +7

    Thanks! This was informative

  • @joyLoveC
    @joyLoveC Před 4 měsíci +3

    Reading the comments here I realised that a lot of people are confused between humidifiers and dehumidifiers. They are actually opposites.

  • @sarahyap6514
    @sarahyap6514 Před 3 lety +14

    Thanks for the information. Malaysia is too humid just like Singapore. I was looking for a dehumidifier coz my snakes are suffering from too much humid. I’ll try out the electric one since it’s the best out of all. Thanks again

    • @Asdfjglqeertuiiop
      @Asdfjglqeertuiiop Před 3 lety +3

      Snakes??

    • @Anticlimacticwhale
      @Anticlimacticwhale Před 3 lety +3

      @@Asdfjglqeertuiiop SNAKES!!

    • @FahimDaniel
      @FahimDaniel Před 3 lety +2

      Snakes ?? 😳😳

    • @sarahyap6514
      @sarahyap6514 Před 3 lety +8

      Yeah snakes. Anyway just an update... i bought that small unit with the tank at the bottom and it’s only good at making water. Didn’t drop the humidity for my pets haha. But if u use it in a small closet it would help keep your clothes a little fresh, which is what I’m using it for now. Kinda worth the price actually.

    • @ShivanshBansal-wi7pi
      @ShivanshBansal-wi7pi Před 5 dny +1

      ​@@sarahyap6514I hope you stay alive

  • @jianxiongRaven
    @jianxiongRaven Před 4 lety +26

    0:48 Singapore ?
    Whao !
    A Singaporean youtube ,
    gotta subscribe to you .
    Still, good content.

  • @bobyktm
    @bobyktm Před 2 lety +1

    I use passive one inside a tight container with a meter to measure humidity when it goes above 45% i recharge it it lasts a month in a closed container. It is the best if u dont open container often.

  • @Bormen414
    @Bormen414 Před 4 lety +6

    The last one pillow-like is great in cars in my opinion here UK. Especially the larger ones, it prevents steamy windows and when its full you just throw it in microwave.

  • @hauweiguy9587
    @hauweiguy9587 Před 3 lety +3

    Good and helpful video.

  • @TheSchwartzable
    @TheSchwartzable Před 4 lety +24

    It's so humid its hard to think and sleep here, was thinking a dehumidifier might be cheaper than AC.

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 4 lety +5

      It should be cheaper

    • @4LP3E
      @4LP3E Před 3 lety

      @@teohontech7141 what is the ultimate package to have cool clean air room. dehumidifier air cooler air purifier anything else

    • @hassanjamal4212
      @hassanjamal4212 Před 3 lety

      @@4LP3E split ac system, close all windows. Don't wear outside shoes in house. Don't keep pets with fur, maybe a cat.

  • @Bormen414
    @Bormen414 Před 4 lety +20

    This is perfect I was just looking for dehumidifier so I check ytb. Finally I find an english speaking video I start watching and oh wait this is the guy with the graphic tablets :D anyway I almost bought that off brand xiaomi, Bt speaker looking like one but you convinced me that the active electric is more worth it.

  • @elle9076
    @elle9076 Před rokem +1

    Great video. Also i love your artworks nice

  • @liyanaafierafuad
    @liyanaafierafuad Před 4 lety +14

    i got the box dehumidifier and never understood how it works until i check it today theres some water in it and i was shocked 😳😳

  • @altnarrative
    @altnarrative Před 10 měsíci +1

    Informative. Thanks!

  • @MayankJairaj
    @MayankJairaj Před 2 lety +11

    That active dehumidifier is a Peltier cooler, it works on temp difference, when electricity is applied to the Peltier plate it heats one side and cools another, heat is removed by a fan and cool side condenses water.
    If you are worried about electricity bills then buy a solar panel and connect it to a DC Peltier (I'm sure sm1 must have made it on yt)
    since you live in Malaysia u'll be getting sun most of the year.

    • @ironmantooltime
      @ironmantooltime Před rokem +1

      Singapore.

    • @unliving_ball_of_gas
      @unliving_ball_of_gas Před rokem

      Yep, Malaysia here. Out side is already 60-70%, so my room coupled with a bathroom makes me suffer at 70-90% humidity 🥵

    • @qizj.a4398
      @qizj.a4398 Před 10 měsíci

      Right! Peltier model is the best to use. Also, library and music and instrument room can use those beads and portable dehumid aircond

    • @pavel9652
      @pavel9652 Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for explanation. I was pretty sure this is what the device was equipped with. Compressor dehumidifier will work better, as they are more efficient. He has a good temperature difference and the air is warm and moist. At the end of the day, what matters is that condensing water vapour takes a lot of energy, so power rating of the unit matters.

    • @MayankJairaj
      @MayankJairaj Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@pavel9652 yeah that is more efficient but I'm not sure if those compressor ones would be under every1s budget. A 100 watt solar panel + the dehumidifier would be cheap enough to maintain livable conditions especially for the price concious

  • @uluhitah12
    @uluhitah12 Před 3 lety +7

    In Indonesia, we need to use dehumidifier, because RH is so high around 70-90%

    • @kashy101
      @kashy101 Před 3 lety +3

      right now in uk past month it has been 80% and above. We get 23'C somtimes sun and 23'C sometime rains. Remind me when I am in asian country. Very annoying humidity

  • @mr.popoballballl745
    @mr.popoballballl745 Před 3 lety +5

    bro, thank for that. i wonder how much humility it drops in the wardrobe. i'm planning to use it for my guitar in the wardrobe.

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 lety +2

      Drops from 75 to 50 in my cupboard

    • @mr.popoballballl745
      @mr.popoballballl745 Před 3 lety

      @@teohontech7141 nice, weather? still 21 degrees??

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 3 lety +2

      @@mr.popoballballl745 Here in Singapore? 28 - 33 degrees most of the time

    • @mr.popoballballl745
      @mr.popoballballl745 Před 3 lety +4

      @@teohyc Finally, someone with a scientific approach. Thanks a lot.
      Lots of the review does not have a sustain environment with numbers to test. This is the first video that's showing everything.
      You did a great job :D

    • @thesvinet
      @thesvinet Před 3 lety +1

      Agree! He did a great job. I bought a semi big one for my bedroom with two liter of capacity. But I have to replace it a few times every day. I am also trying out the smaller ones.
      Lastly, I think it will stay humble in the wardrobe throughout its life. No one likes a cocky dehumidifier😉

  • @jaydensimmons4637
    @jaydensimmons4637 Před rokem +11

    *We liked it **Fastly.Cool** so much in the basement, we bought a second one for the main level. The amount of moisture it pulls out of the air is astonishing.*

  • @lim8972
    @lim8972 Před 4 lety +7

    Hi! Do u still have the link to buy the hygrometer? I am looking for the same model as yours :)

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 4 lety +5

      I bough it from Lazada Singapore. bit.ly/lazada-humidity-meter

  • @sonofillahee937
    @sonofillahee937 Před 3 lety +1

    I have 5 damprid containers with the white shards in it around my room, it stays around 35-40% and tops at 55% when I sleep.

    • @sonofillahee937
      @sonofillahee937 Před 3 lety

      A mix of that and little desiccant packets in the boxes or around my stuff keeps them dry and the damprid helps the desiccant last longer before needing replenishing in my food dehydrator

  • @joex8279
    @joex8279 Před 2 lety +16

    It depends on where you are living, as to which type of dehumidifier you use. You can correct me if I'm wrong, but if you are somewhere in Southeast Asia, as I think you are, with high temperature and high humidity, your electric one is the best type to use, as they work better due to the temperature differential. The same type here, in the British Isles, works reasonably well during our summer months, but nowhere near as efficiently as where you are, for the same reason. Over here, the best type to use is the electric version of the second type that you displayed with the reusable dessicant beads, as it is the material in the beads, that draws the water out of the air, and not a temperature differential, allowing it to work all year round across a range of temperatures, however, in order to get the water out of the material, it needs to be heated and most of these dessicant type electric dehumidifiers use more electricity than the condenser type of an equivalent capacity.

    • @campersruincod6134
      @campersruincod6134 Před 2 lety

      Any suggestions for someone living in the U.K. in a flat that has close to 100% humidity?

    • @joex8279
      @joex8279 Před 2 lety +4

      @@campersruincod6134 If you have a humidity problem that bad, I hope you are renting so that you can get on to your landlord to sort it for you. If it is your own place, you are in the same boat as myself in the west of Ireland. I have a kitchen constantly reading 80% RH and the rest of the house is not much better. Try get your hands on an electric dessicant type dehumidifier as this time of year especially it is probably yiur best option, but you will need to find what is causing it first, otherwise you are wasting your time and money.

    • @TheAllMightyGodofCod
      @TheAllMightyGodofCod Před rokem

      @@campersruincod6134 yes. Move out.
      Can you move to another house?

    • @pavel9652
      @pavel9652 Před 6 měsíci

      Compressor dehumidifier worked well for me in Ireland for almost 15 years. Also use heating to control humidity. You must have leak in the kitchen or the flat isn't properly insulated and heated. Leak can happen through the walls, from the roof, water pipes, water tanks, sink, shower, washing machine, etc.

  • @jinomoreto4677
    @jinomoreto4677 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks for the video. how do you empty the water btw? do you remove the white part that covers the tank? or remove the black silicone stopper on the corner? also how do you clean the tank itself? thanks so much.

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 lety +1

      Remove the black silicon stopper to drain out the water. I’ve not tried cleaning the tank yet. So far after a few months the tank seems very clean

    • @jinomoreto4677
      @jinomoreto4677 Před 3 lety

      @@teohontech7141 thanks so much for the tip!

  • @rockynrobynbrand
    @rockynrobynbrand Před 2 lety

    I need those watercolors!

  • @lisalilienthal3118
    @lisalilienthal3118 Před 3 lety +7

    Excellent video I had no idea there’s was a difference between dehumidifier and humidifier.

  • @anson81
    @anson81 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the info, you mentioned humidity level is better below 60%, does it same with room at singapore as well? i bought the meter and show consistent of 70 - 75% in my room. Do that consider high? I am also confused sometime, if the room humidity level is low, we might have a dry throat when sleeping and consistent needs drinking at midnight... and if the humidity is high, it might have several side effect?

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 3 lety +3

      70-75% is considered high. The dehumidifier is mostly to prevent damage due to humidity, prevent mold growth. Not sure if lower humidity will result in dry throat, maybe if your mouth is open when asleep but the thing is even if it's 70-80% typical humidity in Singapore, you can get dry throat too if your mouth is open when asleep.
      There's not much reason to use dehumidifier for a room. And if you want to dry a room, you'll need a much larger dehumidifier than the small electric one shown in the video.
      Some people use dehumidifier to dry the room because they want to dry clothes, or their skin don't react well with humidity.

  • @subham-raj
    @subham-raj Před 4 lety +139

    It's 90% here. I can't sleep 😭

    • @worldtraveltour8490
      @worldtraveltour8490 Před 3 lety +16

      So u need to buy dehumidifier

    • @Myaccisbanned
      @Myaccisbanned Před 3 lety +10

      94% here, kill me

    • @martinmwitila4616
      @martinmwitila4616 Před rokem +5

      need to buy one in advance because it's going to be very humid from now

    • @GarGlingT
      @GarGlingT Před rokem

      Did you in a sauna.

    • @vangeezer
      @vangeezer Před rokem

      Where do you live Shubham? Have you thrown carpets out of your house yet?

  • @themexicandulce
    @themexicandulce Před 3 lety +1

    I have the same prob. all of my electronics have been damage by humidity, I dont even think I will be buying more electronics until i get a dehumidifier

  • @feins
    @feins Před 4 lety +1

    Most ppl just review how a dehumidifier works. But no one actually mention is it work on open environment like living room which air are coming in and out of the environment. As I know the most effective is a close environment which like dry box which had a build in dehumidifier build in. But also the large size dehumidifier power usage compare to Aircon Dry mode and how much heat it increase for the room temperature as the dehumidifier generate dry air by warm the air back out from the blower.

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 4 lety +3

      It’s not going to be effective if the room if there is lots of air circulation. Similar to how aircon will not be effective in such situation. Not sure how much heat a huge dehumidifier will give out. But humidity will make temperature feel relatively higher so the dehumidifier may give out heat but also reduces humidity to reduce relative temperature

    • @giG_apP_haCks_
      @giG_apP_haCks_ Před 11 měsíci

      @@teohontech7141 A dehumidifier will definitely cause an increase in the temperature, especially if it's in a small, enclosed space. In a larger space though, it will probably not be noticeable. It will also be a "dry heat" so it wouldn't necessarily be that uncomfortable.
      The heat produced by a dehumidifier comes from both the electrical energy used to run the compressor and the fan motors, as well as latent heat released by the condensation process (think evaporative cooling in reverse).
      At a room temperature of 22C (72F), a dehumidifier will put out 2,260 kJ (2140 BTU) for each liter (33.8 fl oz) of condensate it produces. For every kilowatt-hour of electricity consumed (500-Watt unit for 2 hours), it will also release 3600 kJ (3412 BTU).

  • @paololim3513
    @paololim3513 Před 2 lety +1

    Does one use a dehumidifier to perspire less but save money from otherwise using an air conditioner?

  • @jasonl4237
    @jasonl4237 Před 3 lety +13

    I bought the Xiaomi Deerma Mini Portable Dehumidifier also. I read a comment that say "The advantage of silica gel is that it can be heated again when it is saturated with water without changing shape. But funnily enough, if the heating is done in the same room, it means you release the water vapor that's been caught back into the room.". I usually charge it inside my bedroom, any idea if during charging the water inside is it really released back to the room?

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 lety +8

      In theory, it will release the water back into the air. Anyway, the mini dehumidifier is meant to be used in small enclosed areas, not for rooms.

    • @unliving_ball_of_gas
      @unliving_ball_of_gas Před rokem

      @@teohontech7141 Yes, as the official ad recommends it's usage at a mere 385cm³ which is smaller than a small cabinet.
      For reference, my moderate sized 5m×9m×3m room is already 135,000,000cm³

  • @yonutz333
    @yonutz333 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice comparison, could you please also link the hygrometer (or tell us a brand and model) please. I haven’t seen this model and I like it

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 5 měsíci

      I can't remember where I bought this. Anyway, this is a rather generic hyprometer

  • @some_one_2_3
    @some_one_2_3 Před rokem

    Brilliant informative video

  • @nancykazzi4182
    @nancykazzi4182 Před 4 lety +8

    Can you give me a link to the active dehumidifier that uses electricity? I can’t find it :(

  • @DN-kz7xl
    @DN-kz7xl Před 2 lety +1

    Should also explain that dehumidifiers differs in method and which temperature they are most effective. Example a condenser dehumidifier is not effective at colder temperatures as a desiccant dehumidifier etc.

    • @DinaSan1
      @DinaSan1 Před rokem +1

      Is it ideal for hotter temperatures though?...

  • @rockvarney3680
    @rockvarney3680 Před 3 lety +1

    Very helpful. Thanks!

  • @players02
    @players02 Před 4 lety +6

    Informative but is there any measurements of the humidity levels after "x" hours in the cabinet between the different dehumidifiers you have?

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 4 lety +4

      I did not measure the non-electric ones. But for the electric ones, the humidity will drop to 50%+ for my cupboard, and go up to 75% when I open the cupboard for long period of time.

  • @edrel29
    @edrel29 Před 3 lety +33

    Just put indoor plants inside your house it will suck humid in the room, cactus is the best there are the natural dehumidifier no electricity needed.

    • @azlan_shah
      @azlan_shah Před 3 lety +15

      I use to have them until one day,a tragedy occur because of that damn cactus

    • @aaronfuentes3207
      @aaronfuentes3207 Před 3 lety +2

      @@azlan_shah 😂😂

    • @hassanjamal4212
      @hassanjamal4212 Před 3 lety +9

      But wont plant produce more humidity through transpiration?

    • @WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart
      @WhenDoesTheVideoActuallyStart Před 3 lety +1

      Plants will absorb a little water, but then release it again. Like with us, they mainly use the water to expell waste chemicals.

  • @grandadgamer8390
    @grandadgamer8390 Před 2 lety +4

    We have the passive one, you only have to change the block, not the casing 🙂😀

  • @Tisubasah1111
    @Tisubasah1111 Před 3 lety +6

    actually for the plastic one you can buy a refill - so u can reuse the container after u wash and refill it!

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 lety

      I’ve wondered if the refill can help me save much money

    • @Bwong55
      @Bwong55 Před 3 lety

      @@teohontech7141 i have a humidifier which is a big 40 litre one, i recommend going for expensive over cheap because the tank is bigger and since its bigger so is the condenser inside it and the fan so it can do heating too. On FB marketplace in the summer these big ones get cheaper

    • @winmetawin6950
      @winmetawin6950 Před 2 lety

      @@teohontech7141 the refills are mostly cheap, mostly not even 2 usd.

  • @jasonl4237
    @jasonl4237 Před 3 lety +1

    Are there wireless electric dehumidifier (like the one at 3:30min that has water tank) that do not require wired to electric socket when in use or maybe can recharge then use? I intend to put inside wardrobe/cupboard that has doors, inside the wardrobe no 3 pin plug socket. Thanks.

  • @theartsymathie
    @theartsymathie Před 2 lety +1

    What would be good for the living room.

  • @winmetawin6950
    @winmetawin6950 Před 2 lety +27

    They don't turn into water. They absorb the water and get dissolved in it which means that the liquid below is a mixture of water and the silica.
    Also, the beads are often refillable so you don't need to keep on buying new ones. I would pick buying bead refills over having an inflated electric bill.

    • @JayaSaputra
      @JayaSaputra Před 2 lety +7

      The beads are not silica, it’s calcium chloride. Silica can’t be dissolved in water

  • @nachoboy736
    @nachoboy736 Před 3 lety

    Thank you

  • @Idrathernot.
    @Idrathernot. Před 3 lety +6

    2:00 Holy shit, are those your drawings?? I wish I had that talent!

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 lety +4

      Those are my drawing

    • @Idrathernot.
      @Idrathernot. Před 3 lety +1

      @@teohontech7141 They’re pretty cool; what are those type of paintings called? How can I find tutorials about it?

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 lety +3

      Those are pen ink watercolour sketches. I have tutorials on my other channel “teoh yi chie”

    • @Idrathernot.
      @Idrathernot. Před 3 lety +2

      @@teohontech7141 I‘ll look them up. Thanks.

  • @pratbhoir
    @pratbhoir Před 3 lety +1

    I like the device you have to check the humidity level. Can you share the link of that product and for how much you got it. Thanks

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 lety

      Bought that too long ago. Just search for hygrometer. Not too expensive.

  • @jasonl4237
    @jasonl4237 Před 3 lety

    1. Is the 3:30min electric dehumidifier noisy, is it louder than fan or air con? 2. Will the electric dehumidifier auto stop if it detects the water tank is full of water already, how does it alert you to empty the tank? 3. I think it comes with a water tube/hose, is it you could attach the tube to the water tank (I see a round back rubber covering a hole at the top) then you can drain the water to a big pail so no need to empty the water tank so often? I guess is the water tank needs to be full of water then water will flow out from the tube. Thanks.

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 lety +1

      Noise is audible. Louder than aircon silent mode. The humidifier will stop by itself when tank is full. There are dehumidifers that have draining pipes

  • @denisebarbacena9795
    @denisebarbacena9795 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi! where did you get the black disposable humidifier? Thank you

  • @helenposey1017
    @helenposey1017 Před 3 lety +8

    To revitalize the gel put it in the sun it will shrink then you can use it again.

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 lety +7

      Here in Singapore it’s too humid. 75% humidity so it’s kinda pointless to have it out in the open even if it’s under the sun. That and it takes really long for the water to escape

    • @Ian-lo3bd
      @Ian-lo3bd Před 2 lety +1

      Try baking it.

  • @max-lee
    @max-lee Před 2 lety +3

    the best way i think is to just install ac. cool the room and dehumidify.

  • @pa_ec
    @pa_ec Před 3 lety +2

    Hi! Where did you get your hydrometer? Thank you!

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 3 lety +2

      Can't remember. Lots of places should sell this. Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, Shopee, Lazada.

  • @iammowma
    @iammowma Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this video, I have been looking at mostly north american settings.for.dehumidifier goot thing I found one closer to my setting in the Philippines. Does the humidifier work better when doors and windows are closed? I am thinking of getting one for my room.in order to minimize use of airconditioners. Thanks.

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 2 lety +1

      It has to work in enclosed area.

    • @iammowma
      @iammowma Před 2 lety

      @@teohontech7141 Thanks, good to know that.

    • @winmetawin6950
      @winmetawin6950 Před 2 lety

      yep should be closed as much as possible. unless you want to dehumidy the air in your entire neighborhood hahaha

  • @AlexYorim
    @AlexYorim Před 3 lety +3

    One of my watercolor sets get moldy for when I don't use it. I use a silica gel pack, but it still gets mold. My guess it's perhaps it has collected enough moisture, or it's expired. A dehumidifier is a nice way for this, as it gets humid where I'm from.
    So far, my mom is telling me to open the windows to make it less humid.

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 3 lety +1

      The silica gel has a limited to how much moisture it can absorb. Ventilation will help prevent mould

    • @pavel9652
      @pavel9652 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Silica absorbs circa half if its weight of water vapour, so it is tiny amount, few drops of water. They were designed to protect products in plastic bags during shipping.

  • @moonbreon
    @moonbreon Před rokem +1

    One observation, at the beginning of the video you had air conditioning and humidity dropped to 40%, is that enough? does the air pump (whether to cool or heat) behaves like a dehumidifier for big room?

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před rokem

      Usually there's info provided on how big an area the dehumidifier can serve. The small one I have is good for use inside cupboards but not for rooms. 40% is good for me because the high humidity here is 70+

  • @aim1519
    @aim1519 Před 3 lety +4

    Would u save more money using the box with the beads than buying the electric, because the electric would use electricity and it adds up?

    • @monmoomoonaja7664
      @monmoomoonaja7664 Před 3 lety +4

      Just buy the dispodable one and when the beads are no longer effective, you can just refill it with calcium chloride :) You can buy calcium chloride at pool stores.

  • @ClericChris
    @ClericChris Před rokem +1

    The relationship between humidity and temperature is complex. What's ideal for humans is good for mold and bacteria. However there's a range where it's good for humans and bad for mold/bacteria but it's not a single number it's a scale between temp and humidity. At 35% humidity you become a capacitor and start shocking yourself everytime you ground yourself. So between 35-40% is best for stopping bacteria. So in F, at 80° F< we'd want the humidity to be between 35-40%. However at 50°F bacteria doesn't grow well or at all and you can raise the humidity to 60%.

  • @richiep3520
    @richiep3520 Před 10 měsíci

    Bought 2 of the smallish ones like on the left here. Running for an hour and not one drop... One in hallway and one on landing upstairs and nothing! House is average 65-80%. Any insight? They look decent enough but no moisture is coming through

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Wait for a day. Anyway, the small dehumidifiers are meant for small enclosed spaces, e.g. cupboards, wardrobe

  • @zainalu
    @zainalu Před 3 lety +11

    Have you seen any difference in mold growth after using dehumidifiers?

    • @_nom_
      @_nom_ Před 2 lety

      Use a ozone machine if you've got a mold problem. Clean all surfaces. And then a dehumidifier will keep it at bay for awhile.

    • @salmonliya
      @salmonliya Před 2 lety

      @@_nom_ ozone kills them? which kind should i get to place in a small bedroom.... can't use bleach to wipe the walls for a reason

    • @LaurynGlasgow
      @LaurynGlasgow Před 2 lety +1

      Get a Midea I was skeptical for the money but oh my goodness I had to empty the water filled up in 8 hours from the moisture in our house and watch a video Midea 22pint dehumidifier

    • @LaurynGlasgow
      @LaurynGlasgow Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/w9DBXoWSsTw/video.html

    • @LaurynGlasgow
      @LaurynGlasgow Před 2 lety

      I just bought this one and noticed instantly with the air quality and completely stopped mold growth here is the video I was talking about czcams.com/video/w9DBXoWSsTw/video.html

  • @lauannric
    @lauannric Před 3 lety

    TQ!

  • @stonkshell8043
    @stonkshell8043 Před 3 lety +1

    Its spread more water on the air. And.., except with air conditioner

  • @kiryllia
    @kiryllia Před 3 lety +4

    My house always got mold crisis😭

  • @empresse9228
    @empresse9228 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Teoh! It' been one year now. Is the device still working? I'd love to buy a similar model (the electric one with a blue tank) at home that's worth the price.

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 2 lety +3

      Unfortunately mine broke down. I bought another one. Go with the smaller units but with larger water capacity so that you don’t have to pour out the water often.

    • @empresse9228
      @empresse9228 Před 2 lety

      @@teohontech7141 thanks 😊😊

  • @andreskalayaan6208
    @andreskalayaan6208 Před 2 lety +10

    As a sportscard collector living in SEA, these humidifiers save my investment hahaha

  • @calekrysiak9474
    @calekrysiak9474 Před rokem

    Did the beads turn black after 1 day because it was closed inside of a bookshelf? Is there a chance that maybe it was merely pulling moisture out of the wood?

  • @donatasgedminas724
    @donatasgedminas724 Před rokem

    Would the electric one help to reduce humidity in 20m2 bedroom? Now i have 65-75 hummidity. Would it help to reduce to below 60?

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před rokem

      Humidifier has to be the appropriate size for the space to work effectively. The ones shown in this video are for small enclosed areas, not rooms.

  • @syonne
    @syonne Před rokem

    thankyou

  • @bunniogaming7770
    @bunniogaming7770 Před rokem

    Hi, how about a dusty bedroom in Singapore, do I need a dehumidifier or an air purifier? Thanks

  • @indianb1918
    @indianb1918 Před 3 měsíci +1

    How many watts is the electric dehumidifier. Does it have an internal fan ?

  • @LaurynGlasgow
    @LaurynGlasgow Před 2 lety +1

    Those dehumidifiers suck I suggest getting a Midea they are great 👍 you will not be disappointed and you can tell a difference immediately very powerful mine filled up half way with water from the humidity in the air in two hours from 9:15-11:21 and it’s also blue tooth and WiFi connected you can control it from you home and you will have to empty every 8

  • @taramiller70
    @taramiller70 Před 3 lety +2

    Do dehumifers kill mold already in a room or stop new mold appearing

    • @makaveli2tt
      @makaveli2tt Před 3 lety +5

      A dehumidifier does not kill the mold. The dehumidifier will remove water vapor in the air so that your chances of getting getting mold decreases. As mentioned in the video, you also need to choose the right size dehumidifier for the job. Those shown in this video are for small spaces likes closets or baths. Hope this helps.

    • @taramiller70
      @taramiller70 Před 3 lety

      @@makaveli2tt hi I used scented dehumifers they say they can be used in home wardrobe and cars and I use mini moisture traps and wardrobe dehumifers are dehumifers worth using and are they ok to use if u have visible mold in a bedroom also can I use salt when Crystal's have run out

    • @makaveli2tt
      @makaveli2tt Před 3 lety

      @@taramiller70 if you have visible mold, you need to get rid of that first. Depending on how much mold you have and what type of mold is visible, you may need to call in a specialist or you can do the removal yourself with some mold and mildew remover from the hardware. Be sure to properly prospect your eyes, nose, mouth, hair and skin if you choose to do the job yourself. Mold spores can cause adverse effects on your health. As for using salt... This will not have any effect on the mold as the mold will continue to feed on moist air in your room. Dehumidifiers are worth it although you may need a bigger more powerful dehumidifier than those you mentioned if your humidity level in your room is really bad (constantly over 60%). Get a hygrometer to monitor your humidity they are cheap at under $20. Also, once you get the mold cleaned, try to get fresh air to circulate into and out of your room. Try rearranging some furniture or keep doors and windows open more often. If you have any water leaks/seepage near the room get that fixed also. Moist AND stagnant air is the main cause for indoor mold. Hope this helps.

    • @taramiller70
      @taramiller70 Před 3 lety

      @@makaveli2tt what about calcium chlorine the Crystal's in dehumifers I brought two packs of them also can i still continue using dehumifers I have the big dehumifers are expensive also I watched a video on here and someone used salt in their dehumifer as damp trap trick

    • @taramiller70
      @taramiller70 Před 3 lety +1

      Is this true or not Salty water kills single-cell organisms such as mold spores by dehydrating them

  • @dronesaddict1737
    @dronesaddict1737 Před rokem

    which one would you recommend for me to put in my piano

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před rokem

      Probably the one container with beads that you have to replace. That's if you have space inside the piano that lets you put and take the container out easily.

  • @cliffdariff74
    @cliffdariff74 Před 2 lety +1

    Do the small electric ones use lots of electricity?

  • @Yuri-rp6ep
    @Yuri-rp6ep Před 3 měsíci

    How laud is the electrical one? Can you use it while sleeping?

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Difficult to describe accurate. Maybe sound of a fan at light to medium speed?

  • @haicautrang5304
    @haicautrang5304 Před 4 lety +13

    LOL I am actually running a *humidifier* right now because it is too dry in my climate. So dry that it can make you have a nose bleed

    • @amalgeorge6877
      @amalgeorge6877 Před 3 lety

      Where?

    • @haicautrang5304
      @haicautrang5304 Před 3 lety

      @@amalgeorge6877 America in the northern part, close to canada

    • @amalgeorge6877
      @amalgeorge6877 Před 3 lety

      @@haicautrang5304 north east or north west??
      Washington?

    • @haicautrang5304
      @haicautrang5304 Před 3 lety +1

      @@amalgeorge6877 Both are cold and dry 😂😂😂 Actually the middle states will be more dry than the coasts

    • @amalgeorge6877
      @amalgeorge6877 Před 3 lety

      @@haicautrang5304 cool

  • @meyersonfire
    @meyersonfire Před 4 lety

    where are the links to the products you bought here?

    • @meyersonfire
      @meyersonfire Před 4 lety

      I bet you could monetize to get paid for this if you include links

  • @yuotosaka9092
    @yuotosaka9092 Před 3 lety +1

    Is the active one good for small rooms? I always have 50% to 90% humidity in my room and because of that I'm always sweaty. I live in the Philippines which is a tropical country.
    The condensation thing on the active dehumidifier is called a Peltier cooler. Which have other side going hot and other side going cold. I think the cold side condense the water in the air which reduce moisture.

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 3 lety +1

      You need to get a bigger one that's suitable for drying a room.

  • @thew4rrior5code
    @thew4rrior5code Před 4 lety

    Just bought a dehumidifier because it's way too hot here at night in the u.k 30oc in the day 25 at night hard to sleep will one of these actually help? I always get mixed up with dehumidifier and humidifier lol

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 4 lety +1

      Dehumidifier dries the air to prevent moisture damage, eg mold. Humidifier provides more moisture to the air, eg to prevent dry skin. To control temperature, you should get an air conditioner that you can use to adjust temperature. You can’t adjust temperature with dehumidifier

    • @thew4rrior5code
      @thew4rrior5code Před 4 lety

      Teoh on Tech But it'll reduce the humidity in my room though right?

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 4 lety

      @@thew4rrior5code I can't say for sure. You can buy a cheap hygrometer to measure humidity. Compare prices on Amazon and AliExpress.

    • @Admiral_Jezza
      @Admiral_Jezza Před 3 lety +1

      @@thew4rrior5code Humidity makes the temperature feel higher than it actually is, so a dehumidifier might help.

  • @orse631
    @orse631 Před 2 lety

    does the electric or the charcoal one lower the humidity from 64 to 40%???

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 2 lety +1

      The electric one will do a better job. But not sure if it can go down to just 40% unless it's airtight conditions.

  • @RandomNullpointer
    @RandomNullpointer Před 2 lety +3

    it would have been nice if you demonstrated the noise and power consumption of the electric one

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 2 lety +2

      It’s slightly louder than air conditioner

    • @RandomNullpointer
      @RandomNullpointer Před 2 lety

      Thank you.
      I watched a tear down video of the device and saw that it contains a regular PC-type brushless fan. These fans are noisy and wear out quickly...

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 2 lety

      @@RandomNullpointer Don't PC fans last for years?

  • @grandpachun1156
    @grandpachun1156 Před rokem

    Does it make sense to have your windows open at all times and have a dehumidifier?
    Because I love fresh air.. but it's not so good for my books I keep 😔

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před rokem

      No. Dehumidifiers work effectively with closed areas.

  • @rekusamare2219
    @rekusamare2219 Před rokem

    Hi can you give me the exact brand of your humidity sensor?

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před rokem

      There's no brand. It's really generic that any company can make

  • @nancylee4328
    @nancylee4328 Před 4 lety +3

    hi, may I ask where you got ur humidity meter from?

  • @elvisandbeachboysfan
    @elvisandbeachboysfan Před rokem

    i got pro breeze stopped working after 6 weeks, got replacement stopped working after 3 weeks ! buy them if you like but i never will again, they are not made properly.

  • @anonymous.switzerland6125

    Hi sorry for my english.
    Its the first good or no good?

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 2 lety

      Yes. Get the wired/cabled one.

  • @Salty3439
    @Salty3439 Před 3 lety

    Yesssssssss

  • @MohdZakir-xp8im
    @MohdZakir-xp8im Před 11 měsíci

    Its 38 degree Celsius with 90 % humidity which is unbearable,airconditiner is a good choice but not available and very exoensive to operate so I'm going to purchase dehumidifier

  • @julskechap
    @julskechap Před 3 lety +1

    In a hot day 34 Celsius with humidity of 70%, will it help in making the room feel less “sticky” feeling?

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, less sticky. But you need to get a room dehumidifier. But I'm not sure if it's better to get/use an air-conditioner unit.

  • @Jerome-uk5ck
    @Jerome-uk5ck Před 3 lety

    Does dehumidifier also prevents corrosion?

    • @arsyamnur
      @arsyamnur Před 3 lety

      Ofc, one of the cause of corrosion is humid

  • @jastay3902
    @jastay3902 Před 3 lety

    So ideally, a dehumidifier should be used with door and window close?

  • @autumnwaves
    @autumnwaves Před 4 lety +1

    Hi! Do you know how much power the deerma one draws each time it charges for 12 hours? Just wondering if it is gonna kill the electricity bills if I continue to charge every 3 days..

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 4 lety +3

      Not exactly sure how much electricity that uses. But if it's just one or two dehumidifier it's not going to be much. If you haven't bought it, consider the wired dehumidifier or those silica gel/charcoal packs. Charging every 3 days is a hassle as I've found out.

    • @autumnwaves
      @autumnwaves Před 4 lety

      @@teohontech7141 I've already bought it. which is how I found your video because I was wondering if anyone had the same problems I did. The product was supposed to last 2-3 weeks, even up to a month as advertised. Guess this is not possible in Sg.. I think I'll charge once a week since it is only for my clothes wardrobe which doesn't contain expensive equipment. haha. Thanks for the video & reply btw.

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 4 lety

      @@autumnwaves Singapore is way too humid. I use the charcoal one and when it's used up, half the box was water. That's how humid Singapore is. And the electric dehumidifier sucks in water everyday.

    • @autumnwaves
      @autumnwaves Před 4 lety

      @@teohyc yeah! I used to use the thirsty hippo type but was concerned about the plastic pollution thus decided to switch out to deerma. But what did I know? All that charging is probably gonna be bad for the environment too. 😩 Just trying to figure out which is the lesser of both evils. Haha.

    • @jasonl4237
      @jasonl4237 Před 3 lety

      @@teohontech7141 If I am not wrong, the beads inside deerma is the silica gel beads. Why you say silica gel better than the deerma? From what I understand is silica gel can also manually reheat to reuse, deerma is like a machine to easily simplify reheat silica gel process. I have the deerma now, looking to buy a electric dehumidifier.

  • @Weathernerd27
    @Weathernerd27 Před 2 lety +2

    High humidity doesn't matter as much in a cold place. I live in Seattle Washington and my apartment never gets hotter than about 20 degrees celcius, the apartment humidity is often 60-70% but there isn't much mold growth because of the lower temperature.

    • @bastiancarcamo3499
      @bastiancarcamo3499 Před rokem +5

      it does matter, I live in a cold and humid city and mold still grows even though I open and dry my windows. Max temps are 6 or 8 degrees celcius.

  • @taniagabriela2712
    @taniagabriela2712 Před 3 lety

    Wow, I followed your other acc sir, I thought I was wrong when I see your pic here😂

    • @taniagabriela2712
      @taniagabriela2712 Před 3 lety

      BTW, thank you very much, my room is too humid, I need to buy dehumid, but I cant decide which one, now I know what to buy

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před 3 lety

      I'm still deciding which picture to use for my avatar. lol

  • @Hirayash_
    @Hirayash_ Před rokem

    Did your Electric one last long ?

    • @teohyc
      @teohyc Před rokem

      Teh white one did not last long. I bought a new one which last longer and is still working now

  • @intel_iv4483
    @intel_iv4483 Před 2 lety +1

    How is your room temp so cold in Singapore?

    • @intel_iv4483
      @intel_iv4483 Před 2 lety

      I get like 30 degrees:/

    • @teohontech7141
      @teohontech7141  Před 2 lety +1

      There’s air conditioning and I usually set it at 27 degrees

    • @intel_iv4483
      @intel_iv4483 Před 2 lety

      @@teohontech7141 Ah makes sense

    • @intel_iv4483
      @intel_iv4483 Před 2 lety

      @@teohontech7141 Does that not spoil the air con?