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Electric fire in Lounge, will it reduce moisture in the air?

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12-12-2012 5:17pm

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david4791

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Electric fire in Lounge, will it reduce moisture in the air?

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#2 13-12-2012 8:04pm
coylemj

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It shouldn't do so, no. There is no chemical reaction involved as there is with a gas fire so the moisture content in the air shouldn't be affected, same with radiators.

If the room is currently damp or someone has a problem breathing because of the moisture content in the air, consider buying a dehumidifier, here's a few in Power City..

http://www.powercity.ie/index.php?par=40-55&cat=FreeStanding%20Appliances%20%20%20&action=brandstory

A gas fire increases the moisture content because burning hydrocarbon fuel produces CO2 and H2O (water) so if you heat a room with a gas fire, you'll typically find a lot of condensation on the walls when the room cools after the fire is switched off.

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