The NewAir ADS-600 Electric Mini-Dehumidifier Product Review: Preventing Mold and Mildew

Dehumidifiers are household appliances that reduce the level of humidity in the air. This can be helpful for those concerned about mold and mildew growing inside their homes. Mold can be allergenic which can mean irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Besides the prevention of the growth of mold which has unpleasant health risks for human beings, humidity can cause unsightly condensation and can make it hard to dry laundry.

The NewAir ADS-600 Electric Mini Dehumidifier is an excellent dehumidifier that can help you prevent the growth of mold and mildew. Increased water vapor in the air can warp furniture and increase wood rot. This dehumidifier uses three thermo-electric peltiers to cool the air and condensate the water instead of using a compressor. This makes the dehumidifier highly efficient and silent.

How the thermo-electric peltier works is the ambient water in the air condenses onto the heat sink that is attached on the cold side of the peltier chip. The water then drips off into the reservoir to be emptied at a later time. The NewAir ADS-600 Electric Mini Dehumidifier removes up to 32 oz. of water a day in ideal conditions.

The NewAir ADS-600 also has a built in ionizer to reduce particulates. The ionizer electrically charges the molecules of the air. It generates negative ions which particulate matter sticks to. It also has an activated carbon filter which absorbs noxious odors and gases. This helps if you are sensitive to odors and smoke. This dehumidifier is ideal for small areas like closets and small rooms.

The water tank on the NewAir ADS-600 is translucent and detachable. It can hold up to 4.8 pints of water. The automatic shut off switch prevents the tank from overflowing. When the tank is full, you are alerted by a red indicator light.

Other ways to prevent mold are:

-Use an air conditioner with a HEPA filter. The filter can trap mold spores from the outside air before they circulate inside your home.

-Change the furnace and air conditioning filters regularly.

-Properly ventilate all of your bathrooms and run the ventilation fan for half an hour following a shower or bath to remove humidity.

-Remove leaves and vegetation from around the foundation of your house to promote ground water drainage that flows away from your home. Also, clean the rain gutters frequently.

-Keep straw, wicker, and hemp organic plant containers clean and dry.