Running dehumidifiers could cost you

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - It was hot, humid, and sticky on Wednesday here in the Pioneer Valley.

Some residents use dehumidifiers to literally suck the moisture right out of the air -- to help fight mold and mustiness and to make for a more comfortable atmosphere. But that luxury comes at a price.

According to Northeast Utilities, it can cost an average of $45 a month to run a dehumidifier constantly.

Springfield resident Linda Sullivan told 22News it is worth the price to save the carpet and furniture.

"We ran it there so it would not let the moisture into the walls, or the carpet, or the furniture because it could ruin it. So I think they're good to have," she said.

Experts say dehumidifiers work best when left on all the time. The higher the capacity, the more moisture they remove, and the more power they draw.