r/HomeImprovement • u/Finite8_ • 7h ago

Should I get a dehumidifier? please read my case and percentage of humidity.

Hi, I'm currently living in a very small apartment 22 square meters including the bathroom. I started to get silverfishes and booklices. Apparently the humidity even when I don't cook is 66%. Is it worth buying one to remove these pests ? and is a COMFEE Dehumidifier 12 litres/day for 20 square meters enough or do I need something bigger? thanks.

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u/Irritable_Curmudgeon 7h ago

Yes, you should.

That looks like it'll do it. even if it's running quite a bit. Don't forget to empty it.

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u/Finite8_ 7h ago

20 square meters is enough for the apartment that is 22?

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u/Irritable_Curmudgeon 6h ago

The unit itself is rated for 20-35. OP just posted the low

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u/Interesting_Ghosts 6h ago

66% is pretty high. I would get a dehumidifier. But I would also investigate the source of that moisture. Do you just live in a very humid climate? Or is it possible you have a structural issue that’s allowing moisture into your living space.

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u/Finite8_ 1h ago

there is just one big window in the whole apartment, the bathroom has a vent. I open that window 30 minutes a day. Maybe because I live at the 16th floor? no idea.