4 advantages (and 1 disadvantage) of desiccant dehumidifiers

The most common electronic devices on the market are of one of 3 types:

•     desiccant dehumidifiers (such as the Airbi BLOCK)
•     compressor dehumidifiers
•     Peltier dehumidifiers (such as Airbi SPONGE)

Peltier-based devices tend to have a lower performance, which makes them more suitable for smaller rooms. Hence the most common question is: should I choose a desiccant or a compression dehumidifier? A comparison of the two technologies is given in the following summary. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of desiccant dehumidifiers?

1. Weight

Desiccant dehumidifiers are lighter than compressor units. For example, the Airbi BLOCK weighs only 3.7 kg. This makes moving it around a piece of cake.

2. Temperature

Compressor dehumidifiers can be high-performing but only work optimally at temperatures above +10 or +15 °C. In contrast, desiccant dehumidifiers are effective even at lower temperatures. You can therefore use them even in unheated rooms such as cellars, garages, laundries, etc.

3. Refrigerant

Desiccant dehumidifiers, unlike compressor ones, do not contain any refrigerant, which makes them more environmentally friendly.

4. Noise

Adsorption dehumidifiers do not contain a compressor, so they are quieter.

5. Electricity consumption

Desiccant dehumidifiers heat the air that passes through them. Therefore, they consume slightly more energy than compressor dehumidifiers.