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Air Purifier VS Dehumidifier
Both air purifiers and dehumidifiers improve indoor air quality, but they work differently and serve different purposes.
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Feature: |
Air Purifier: |
Dehumidifier: |
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Main Purpose: |
Removes airborne pollutants (dust, allergens, smoke, odors, etc.) |
Reduces humidity by removing excess moisture from the air |
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How It Works? |
Uses filters (HEPA, activated carbon, or ionizers) to trap pollutants |
Uses condensation or desiccant technology to extract water from the air |
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Best For: |
People with allergies, asthma, or respiratory issues |
Preventing mold, mildew, and moisture-related damage |
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Effect on Air Quality: |
Improves air quality by removing pollutants |
Controls humidity but does not remove airborne pollutants |
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Removes Odors? |
Yes, if it has an activated carbon filter |
No, but it can reduce musty smells caused by excess moisture |
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Prevents Mold? |
No, but removes airborne mold spores |
Yes, by reducing humidity below mold-growing levels (under 50%) |
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Helps with Allergies? |
Yes, by removing allergens like pollen and dust mites |
Indirectly, by reducing humidity that promotes dust mites and mold growth |
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Common Use Cases: |
Homes, offices, hospitals, people with allergies, or pets |
Basements, bathrooms, greenhouses, warehouses, water-damaged areas |
Which One Do You Need?
Choose an Air Purifier if you want to remove dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, or odors.
Choose a whole house dehumidifier if you want to reduce humidity, prevent mold, and control moisture levels.
PREAIR Dehumidifiers with MERV8 Filter
There are three models of whole house dehumidifiers provided by PREAIR: WH70, WH95, and WH135. This series of dehumidifiers is equipped with MERV8 filters, which can remove suspended particles with a diameter ≤ 0.3 μm, including atmospheric dust, household dust, coal dust, pesticide dust, mites, pollen, pet dander, mold spore dust, fungi, bacteria, and tobacco smoke. If you are facing a humidity problem, choose a dehumidifier without hesitation.
Post time: Apr-01-2025
