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Do Dehumidifiers Contain Freon?

Dehumidifiers / By James

Dehumidifiers are commonplace in many households and the most common type of dehumidifier is refrigerant, which uses refrigerant chemicals to help remove moisture from the air. Freon, which is a trademark used to reference several different types of these refrigerants, may have been used in older models of dehumidifiers but its use has been phased …

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Dehumidifier Fan Speed Control

What Fan Speed For A Dehumidifier?

Dehumidifiers / By James

A dehumidifier is a worthwhile investment to help prevent the buildup of mildew and mold in any building. Too much humidity can cause avoidable health hazards, making it vital to ensure that your dehumidifier fan speed settings are configured properly, along with other settings. The highest fan speeds possible should be used at high humidity …

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Dehumidifier Front Display

What The Numbers On A Dehumidifier Mean

Dehumidifiers / By James

Dehumidifiers typically have one or more displays that show information about both the dehumidifier itself and the surrounding air. The numbers on a dehumidifier can mean several things depending on where they’re located on the appliance. From the dehumidifier’s capacity to the desired home humidity level, the meaning of these numbers is key to setting …

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The Best Time Of Day To Use A Dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers / By James

Dehumidifiers help to remove excess moisture from the air in a home but this process can’t be undertaken quickly. A dehumidifier will need to run for several hours before a noticeable decline in indoor humidity can be seen, and this energy usage can add up over time. The most optimal time of the day to …

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What Should I Set My Dehumidifier At?

Dehumidifiers / By James

Dehumidifiers typically offer you the ability to set the desired humidity in your home, meaning that you can choose from a wide range of humidity levels to set it at and help keep it there. However, everyone has their own level of comfort for their home in terms of the right amount of moisture in …

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When Should I Turn Off My Dehumidifier?

Dehumidifiers / By James

Dehumidifiers are a useful appliance for any home as they help to both prevent mold and keep your home more comfortable by removing excess moisture from the air. However, running a dehumidifier for long periods of time can use a lot of energy, and the air in a home can also be too dry as …

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Dehumidifier Water Level

How Much Water A Dehumidifier Should Collect In A Day

Dehumidifiers / By James

Dehumidifiers extract moisture from the air within a room in the form of water and collect it into a bucket. The rate at which a dehumidifier collects water can depend on a number of factors and unless it has been set up for continuous drainage then the tank on a dehumidifier will need to be …

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Dehumidifier Controls

What Are The Settings On A Dehumidifier?

Dehumidifiers / By James

Dehumidifiers typically have a set of controls on the top or side of the unit, often in the form of pressable buttons, that allows you to turn on and adjust all of the functions offered by the appliance. The settings available on a dehumidifier will differ between make and model but there’ll be a few …

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Dehumidifier Emptying Water

Do Dehumidifiers Need To Be Emptied?

Dehumidifiers / By James

Dehumidifiers are necessary in keeping a house cool and dry by removing excess moisture from the air within the home. Many home dehumidifiers are of the portable variety, meaning that they can moved around a home as required. Moisture collected as water is therefore stored within a water tank, typically located at the bottom of …

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Do Dehumidifiers Lose Effectiveness?

Dehumidifiers / By James

Dehumidifiers are essential machines when you need to help reduce the moisture content of a room in your home. They can also help family members with respiratory issues and can help relieve allergies by improving the air quality in your home as it passes through filters within the appliance. However, if you run your dehumidifier …

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