How to choose a dehumidifier: two steps
Choosing the right DanVex dehumidifier comes down to two decisions: the drying technology your environment needs, and your installation layout. Settle both and only capacity sizing remains.
1. Technology — condensation or adsorption. Ambient conditions decide the drying method:
- Condensation (refrigerant cycle) — the efficient choice in practice from +15 °C upwards with a target above 35–40% RH; covers most pools, warehouses, production halls and occupied spaces.
- Adsorption (desiccant) — the right choice below +15 °C or below 35% RH, where condensation loses efficiency. The AD range dries with a silica-gel rotor down to −20 °C and below 20% RH.
2. Installation — how the unit enters the building. DD, DD-F and DD-FX disappear into the building through ductwork, with DD-FX adding heating, cooling and humidification; wall/floor DEH-WP takes pool and commercial installations inside the room; mobile industrial DEH-i and stationary DEH-K cover field work and permanent duty; the compact DEH-1000P covers plug-and-play mobile tasks. Capacity runs in a continuous ladder up to 1000 L/day across these lines, and the AD adsorption range (up to 36 kg/h) covers the cold, low-humidity edge. The lines differ by technology and installation form; once a line is chosen, two or three models usually remain, decided by the required capacity. Pick the line below, then size it on its page.
Choose a product line
| Product line | Technology | Capacity | Installation | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD / DD-F / DD-FX | Condensation | Up to 960 L/day | Concealed ducted | Multi-room, concealed installation, full climate control |
| DEH-WP | Condensation | Up to 120 L/day | Wall / floor, in-room | Pools, spas, museums, beverage cellars, food storage |
| DEH-i / DEH-K | Condensation | Up to 1000 L/day | Mobile or stationary | Construction, factories, warehouses, food and pharma |
| DEH-1000P | Condensation | 80 L/day | Mobile, plug-and-play | Commercial rooms, archives, apartments |
| AD Compact / Industrial | Adsorption | Up to 36 kg/h | Mobile or stationary | Cold storage, ice rinks, dry rooms, archives |
Condensation capacities are measured at 30 °C / 80% RH and adsorption capacities at 20 °C / 60% RH (the industry-standard test conditions); actual capacity depends on ambient and operating conditions. For precise sizing, contact us with room dimensions, target humidity, moisture sources and operating temperature.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between condensation and adsorption dehumidifiers?
How do I choose the right type of dehumidifier for my space?
How is dehumidifier capacity measured — L/day or kg/h?
What size of dehumidifier do I need for my space?
Explore further
DEH-WP Series — wall and floor inverter dehumidifiers, 80–120 L/day (pools, museums, food storage) →
Industrial dehumidifiers — mobile DEH-i and stationary DEH-K, 59–1000 L/day →
Ducted dehumidifiers — DD, DD-F and DD-FX climate control, 32–960 L/day →
AD Series — adsorption dehumidifiers for cold and low-humidity environments, 0.6–36 kg/h →
DEH-1000P — compact mobile dehumidifier, 80 L/day →
Applications — humidity control guide by sector →
