Yes, you can use a fan and a dehumidifier at the same time, and this combination is useful for drying laundry indoors. The fan moves the moist air past the laundry, while the dehumidifier removes the moisture. Keep windows and doors closed and leave both devices enough space to draw in air.
Why does the combination work?
A dehumidifier removes moisture from the air in the room. A fan moves the air and keeps moist air moving around wet laundry or walls, allowing the dehumidifier to capture it. Without air movement, moist air remains close to the laundry and dries more slowly. The fan brings the moist air to the dehumidifier, and the dehumidifier removes the moisture.
Important to know: the fan itself does not remove moisture from the room. If you use it without a dehumidifier and with closed windows, the moisture will remain in the house. Therefore, the combination is especially useful in an enclosed space, such as a utility room or a room where you are drying laundry.
How to position both devices
Place the drying rack in the middle of the room so that air can flow around the laundry. Point the fan at the laundry, not directly at the dehumidifier. Place the dehumidifier in an open area so that the air inlet and outlet are not blocked. Do not hang the laundry so closely that air cannot flow through. Also read our tips on how to dry laundry indoors without a dryer and how to dry laundry faster with a dehumidifier.
| Item | Tip |
|---|---|
| Room | Small, enclosed space; windows and doors closed |
| Drying rack | Middle of the room, clothes not too close together |
| Fan | Point at the laundry, lowest setting that works |
| Dehumidifier | Clear of walls and furniture, empty the tank in time |
| Duration | Use the timer and check the laundry regularly |
How much electricity does the combination use?
According to Milieu Centraal, a fan uses an average of about 50 watts; the Dynter AV25G is rated at 55 watts. The DH251 dehumidifier uses 80 watts. Together, that is 135 watts, or 0.135 kWh per hour. At an example rate of 21 cents per kWh (assumption), that costs just over 2.8 cents per hour, and about 23 cents for an eight-hour drying session. Read the basics in the Milieu Centraal article about air conditioning and fans and see our explanation about the electricity consumption of a dehumidifier.
What should you pay attention to?
A dehumidifier helps temporarily, but according to Milieu Centraal, it does not solve the underlying moisture problem, and it uses electricity. Ventilate briefly after drying, dry laundry outdoors as much as possible, and do not put clean clothes in a room that is still damp. See the tips from Milieu Centraal about ventilating homes. If the room remains damp, look for the cause, such as a leak or poor ventilation.
Use the fan on the lowest setting that provides sufficient air movement. A strong airflow is not necessary and makes more noise. Keep cords out of walking paths, especially if you are walking between the drying rack and the devices.
The Dynter DH251 and AV25G together
The DH251 is a compact dehumidifier with a 3800 ml tank. The AV25G is a foldable pedestal fan with oscillation.
DH251: up to 900 ml of dehumidification per day, 80 W, suitable for rooms up to 55 m², timer from 1 to 24 hours
AV25G: 55 W, three speed settings, oscillating function, height adjustable from 80 to 125 cm
Together: 135 W, about 2.8 cents per hour at 21 cents per kWh (assumption)
View the products
View the Dynter DH251 dehumidifier and the AV25G pedestal fan. You can find more dehumidifiers in the dehumidifier collection.
Direct answer: yes. A fan distributes the moist air, a dehumidifier removes the moisture. Use both in an enclosed space with the fan pointed at the laundry. Together, that costs about 2.8 cents per hour.
Frequently asked questions
Should the fan point at the dehumidifier?
No, it is better to point it at the wet laundry or at the room. Do not block the air inlet of the dehumidifier.
Does a fan alone also help dry laundry?
It speeds up evaporation, but the moisture remains in the room. Ventilate or use a dehumidifier to remove the moisture.
How long should I leave both devices on?
That depends on the amount of laundry and the room. Check regularly whether the laundry is dry and turn both off as soon as it is.
Can these devices be used in the bedroom?
Yes, but drying laundry in the bedroom increases the moisture. Preferably choose another room and ventilate afterward.