what dehumidifier is good? Whirlpool Mitsubishi or Samsung?

[dossier]

Keep in mind those articles are written for countries where homes are usually carpeted (hence the dust mite problem). And the first article is written for the UK, which is known for long, soggy winters.

Aim for 50% if you want, the only downside is power consumption.

I guess it depends on personal preference!

Effects of Low Humidity on Your Health

"The majority of adverse health effects caused by relative humidity would be minimized by maintaining indoor levels between 40 and 60%. This would require humidification during winter in areas with cold winter climates. Humidification should preferably use evaporative or steam humidifiers, as cool mist humidifiers can disseminate aerosols contaminated with allergens."

[dossier]

Is it necessary, or recommended, to get dehumidifiers professionally serviced from time to time? I'm conscious some models turn into "vacuum cleaner" levels of noise as they age, and presumably its because they need some servicing!

[Rob2020]

Is it necessary, or recommended, to get dehumidifiers professionally serviced from time to time? I'm conscious some models turn into "vacuum cleaner" levels of noise as they age, and presumably its because they need some servicing!

My Hitachi is around 14 years old and going strong, not noisy, only basic filter cleaning has ever been done to it

[dossier]

My Hitachi is around 14 years old and going strong, not noisy, only basic filter cleaning has ever been done to it

Thanks - so probably not then!