[Unboxing] A Musty Closet Becomes Fresh in Just 2 Hours... The Surprising Summer Benefits of LG Styler

Styler Transforms Into a "Dehumidifier" for Rainy Season and Heatwaves
Humidity Drops From 36% to Unmeasurable Levels
Damp Clothes and Sweat Odors Handled Gently, Without Damage
Choose the Model That Fits Your Space and Budget

When the rainy season and heat waves persist in the summer, the battle against humidity starts in the wardrobe. During this period, heavy rain keeps doors closed, and a lack of airflow makes ventilation difficult, so once the air in the wardrobe gets damp, it rarely improves. This is why damage to fabrics and the risk of mold are regarded as some of the most common concerns when it comes to managing clothing in the summer.

Still, bringing in a separate dehumidifier just for summer can be burdensome in a tight space, and standard moisture absorbers like "Water-Eating Hippos" are usually not powerful enough for intense humidity. At this point, a clothing care appliance comes to mind as the saving solution. I personally tested the indoor dehumidification feature of the LG Styler (2026 model)—which many have considered only for winter coats or suits—by using it throughout the first week of August 2026, during ongoing heat waves, to completely refresh the air in my wardrobe.

Dehumidification with the Door Closed... Humidity Drops from 36%

The dehumidification course of the LG Styler can be selected for either 2 hours or 4 hours. Photo by Hyunji Kwon

The LG Styler’s dehumidification course offers a choice between 2-hour and 4-hour options. For this trial, I selected the 2-hour course and ran it with both the wardrobe doors and windows shut tightly.

This is where a clear difference from older models stood out. Until the 2024 model year, operating the indoor dehumidification mode required the Styler’s door to be open at least 45 degrees. This caused inconveniences in smaller wardrobes, where the door got in the way or made the area look cluttered. However, with models released after 2024 (based on the Five-piece Type), you can now run the dehumidification course with the door closed. The machine still draws in moisture from inside, so there’s no interference with movement—even in narrow wardrobes—which made navigation much easier.

It was most effective to leave the inside of the Styler empty when running the dehumidification course. If clothing is hanging inside, it can block airflow, but an empty interior lets the air circulate freely and increases dehumidification efficiency.

The results exceeded expectations. The wardrobe’s humidity meter read 36% before operation, but after completing the 2-hour run, the display showed "--", indicating that the humidity had dropped below the measurable range.

Humidity meter in the wardrobe before and after operating the LG Styler dehumidification course. The humidity, which was 36% before operation, sharply decreased after the 2-hour course. Photo by Hyunji Kwon

The dehumidifying power was also clearly visible. Opening the water collection tank in the lower section of the Styler, I found it nearly half full and noticeably heavy—evidence that moisture from the room’s air had condensed inside. Even wet towels hung inside the wardrobe for the test were more than halfway dry after just 2 hours.

This brought a “two birds with one stone” effect, reducing both the cost and space burden of buying a separate dehumidifier, while handling humidity throughout the wardrobe as well as on fabric surfaces. Most notably, it became clear that the LG Styler is no longer just a “clothing care appliance,” but is establishing itself as a must-have essential for managing not only clothes, but also humidity in confined spaces during summer.

After running the dehumidification course on the LG Styler, the water tank of the Styler is half full. Photo by Hyunji Kwon

One Appliance for Rain-Soaked Clothes and Musty Odors

The Styler’s signature fabric care features were just as useful as the dehumidification function for summer. After placing damp clothes inside and running the “Snow/Rain” mode in the dry menu, the clothes came out fluffy and dry—like they’d dried in the sun—with no stiffness or shrinkage. Even if your clothes get soaked by sudden summer rain, you can quickly care for them without damage.

It was likewise effective for eliminating musty or sweaty odors common during the monsoon. Placing clothes in the Styler and running the “Sanitization” cycle releases steam to eliminate both odors and germs. The next day, you can wear your clothes feeling fully refreshed, making it much less necessary to constantly wash or send clothes out for dry cleaning.

The “Rainy-Season Laundry” mode in the dry menu also proved its worth. On rainy or humid days, clothes tend to stay damp and develop odors even after the spin cycle finishes in the washing machine. Delicate items like thin clothing or shirts are difficult to toss in a tumble dryer because of shrinkage or distortion concerns. By hanging post-spin shirts on the Styler's moving hanger and running “Rainy-Season Laundry,” they came out perfectly dry and fresh, free from musty odors. This is thanks to the low-temperature dehumidification drying method and gentle vibration, minimizing fabric damage or wrinkling. While it can’t handle large laundry loads, it’s ideal for keeping daily-wear items like shirts and T-shirts crisp and ready.

Three-Piece Styler, a Good Alternative for Small Spaces

LG Styler 2026 New Model (Five-piece Type). Photo by Hyunji Kwon

The only downside was the product’s size. The Five-piece Type, being large, requires plenty of room not just for installation but to freely open and close the door. For single-person households with limited space in the dressing room, the Three-piece model, which is comparatively more compact, seemed to be a better fit.

Another factor to consider is price. The five-piece premium models packed with features are priced in the mid-2 million won range, which may feel expensive for many. However, recently, new value-for-money models in the low 1 million won range have also been released. If the price of a top-tier model feels daunting, or you simply want to try out the Styler’s core functions, these more economical, practical models are well worth considering.

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