Lee Gyu-lee is a business writer at The Korea Times, focusing primarily on IT & telecommunications, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and KOTRA. Prior to this, she has covered a wide range of cultural news, from film, television and K-pop to lifestyle and fashion.
Coway unveils new dehumidifiers in time for rainy season
Coway's Noble air purifying dehumidifiers / Courtesy of Coway
By Lee Gyu-lee
Coway has expanded its dehumidifier lineup, ramping up efforts to expand its market share in time for Korea’s rainy season.
The company has launched two new products, the Noble air purifying dehumidifier and Inverter dehumidifier 23L, to differentiate itself from competitors with its high-performing, consumer-oriented products.
“With early seasonal rain forecasted, consumer interest in controlling indoor humidity has increased. In time for that, we’ve expanded our product lines to include models that are both functional and easy to use,” a company spokesperson said.
“Both of our new models have been receiving strong positive feedback for their sophisticated designs and for meeting a wide range of consumer needs, including premium and practical features.”
The Noble air purifying dehumidifier is an all-in-one product that combines both dehumidification and air purification functions, significantly enhancing air management efficiency and space utilization.
Equipped with a high-efficiency inverter compressor, the product earned a top-tier Grade 1 energy efficiency rating and provides a generous dehumidification capacity of up to 21 liters per day.
Its four-stage air purification filter system captures 99.999 percent of ultrafine dust as small as 0.01 micrometer. It also has obtained certifications for reducing airborne microplastics and removing allergy-inducing substances.
Inverter dehumidifier 23L / Courtesy of Coway
The pop-up motion feature allows users to direct the flow of clean air to their desired direction and control the direction of warm air, generated from dehumidification.
The product also has enhanced hygiene and convenience features. After dehumidification, it automatically dries and sterilizes internal components with ultraviolet (UV) light, minimizing bacteria and contamination. When the water tank is full, the tray automatically opens, and the handle for the tray makes it easy to clean.
The Inverter dehumidifier 23L offers Coway’s highest daily dehumidification capacity at up to 23 liters. With a dual inverter compressor, it has achieved an energy efficiency standard of Grade 1. It can produce a comfortable humidity level in just 30 minutes, three times faster than the company’s previous models.
A large 6.1 liter water tank reduces the hassle of frequent emptying, and other user-friendly features like automatic drying, UV sterilization and a frost-removal function offer further convenience for users.
Despite its large capacity, the product has a compact and neat design that blends seamlessly into any home interior. It also has wheels that rotate 360 degrees and a hidden handle to make it easier to move around.