Should I get a dehumidifier

Question

I'm renting a small apartment in florida. I know the central air unit is new (so its probably energy efficient) but would like to lower my electric bill even more. If I get an Energy Star dehumidifier, will it make much of a difference in my electric bill to make it worth the cost of the unit.

also, I've seen some on craigslist, is there anything I should look for?

Answer 1

Purpose of the dehumidifier is to take the humidity out of the air, not necessarily regular the temp of the air.  I don't think it will make much difference.

Answer 2

Run the central a/c more at night with the sun down to save money!

Answer 3

The air conditioner works as a dehumidifier. If you plug in a dehumidifier it acts like a small electric heater in doing its job. If the apartment is uncomfortably humid then yes get the dehumidifier and run both. If a low electric bill is your main concern turn the thermostat up a bit.

Answer 4

The Dehumidifier will raise your electric bill. it works like a air conditioner without blowing cold air.

Answer 5

Yes your central AC unit is basically a giant de-humidifier on its own buying a portable de humidifier wont lower your bills in fact it will probably raise them and throw in the initial purchase price and its money down the tubes.