To get the most out of your dehumidifier, follow these tips:
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Choose the right location: Place your dehumidifier in a central location in the room, at least a foot away from walls and furniture, and make sure there is enough room for air to flow freely into and out of the unit.
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Close all windows and doors: Enclosing your space will help reduce humid air from entering your home, helping your dehumidifier work more efficiently.
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Set the humidity level: The optimal humidity level for healthy indoor air quality is between 30% and 50% . Most dehumidifiers have onboard humidistats that automatically maintain the humidity level you set. Adjust the set humidity level on the electronic control panel to 45% .
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Empty the tank regularly: All dehumidifiers have an indicator that lights up when the tank is full, and the unit shuts off automatically. You can either empty the tank yourself or connect a hose to any of the tested dehumidifiers to divert the water to a nearby drain.
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Clean the tank: CR recommends doing a deep cleaning and sanitizing of the tank at least once a week.
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Avoid blocking the vents: Dehumidifiers suck in and expel air using vents. Blocking any of these vents can reduce your dehumidifier’s effectiveness.
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Choose the right size: Make sure your dehumidifier is the right size for the role you want it to play. For example, a dehumidifier the size of a smoke detector is perfect to place in a crawl space or bathroom, but it won’t be able to bring down the humidity in your entire house.
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Calibrate your settings correctly: When using a dehumidifier, you have to understand how to optimize relative humidity. If the humidity level is not set appropriately, your room may remain muggy or become too dry.
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Check its progress: Check your dehumidifier’s progress regularly to ensure it is working correctly and maintaining the humidity level you set.
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Follow safety precautions: Dehumidifiers work with both water and electricity, so take special care when around them. Check your dehumidifier’s safety precautions, and follow them.
In summary, set your dehumidifier to maintain a humidity level between 30% and 50%, empty the tank regularly, clean the tank, avoid blocking the vents, choose the right size, calibrate your settings correctly, check its progress, and follow safety precautions.
