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How Do I Know If I Need a Dehumidifier?
A 40-pint ENERGY STAR qualified dehumidifier can save consumers roughly $20 per year. This can add up to $200 or more over the 10 year life of the unit. That's enough to pay for the dehumidifier!
Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.
- ENERGY STAR qualified models have more efficient refrigeration coils, compressors, and fans than conventional models, which means they use less energy to remove moisture.
- An ENERGY STAR qualified model removes the same amount of moisture as a similarly-sized standard unit, but uses less energy -- at least 10% less, and in some cases up to 23% less.
- You can calculate specific energy and money savings by using the dehumidifier calculator
 available on the ENERGY STAR Northeast Web site.
What else should I look for?
In addition to energy performance, there are many other important operating and convenience features to consider when shopping for dehumidifiers
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Further Information and Product Reviews
Remember, saving energy prevents pollution. By choosing ENERGY STAR, you are helping prevent global warming and promote cleaner air without sacrificing the product quality and performance you expect.
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