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"Continuous dehumidifier" randomly fills bucket and stops. Why?

Several "continuous" dehumidifiers all had the same problem. There is a bucket to collect water, and also an outlet for a hose where the water can flow out so water does not collect in the bucket. With a hose connected, from time to time, the…
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Humidity levels in a basement

I have a damp 28' by 60' basement with 2 concrete walls and 2 walls with paneling. What humidity level should I set my dehumidifier at?
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Is the float switch broken?

Does everything look alright or is there something wrong with the float switch? Thanks! Friedrich model D35B1A. The "bucket full" light refuses to turn off. I think the float switch is in the right position but to no avail. I've tried unplugging the…
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Dehumidifier Placement for Best Moisture Reduction: Source vs Symptom Area

Concerning the most effective moisture reduction, is it better to place a dehumidifier directly next to the source of the moisture (kitchen stove, shower) or directly next to the symptom area where it ultimately builds up (window), or maybe it's…
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Why doesn't my dehumidifier stay on the humidity setting I select?

This is my 40 pint dehumidifier. I need help setting the humidity it just keeps jumping to 76• and I need it at somewhere around 45•.
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Is it more efficient to only run a dehumidifier when I'm at home?

imagine that the reduction of energy consumption is the main goal. Is it more efficient to leave the dehumidifier to work over a longer period of time to keep the specific set point or it is more efficient to turn the dehumidifier completely off and…
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My dehumidifier has an error margin of +/- 5% in the range 30%-90%

How do I calculate the possible error at a certain RH? Does this mean that it has a lower error at 40% than at 90% ?
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Why isn't my new dehumidifier running?

I bought a dehumidifier today. It's an Izzy Avra IZ-9050 which they use here a lot maybe from Greece or Italy not sure. I can't find any information on this item only places to buy it and online manual. It's super easy steps. Plug in, hear it beep,…
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Completely Draining Dehumidifier?

Yesterday, I bought a GE dehumidifier from Home Depot. I need to return it for a long dumb reason. But when I move it around, it keeps sloshing around and I don't want this thing to leak all over the place. I would prefer to deliver to Home Depot…
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Dehumidifier produces 100 g of water every day. No effect on relative humidity

First, my calculations. Let's assume a sealed 5x3x2 meters room and ambient temperature of 20 C. Volume is 30 cubic meters. According to this table, at 100% relative humidity there would be 17 g of water vapor per cubic meter or 510 g in the whole…
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Dehumidifier Repair - Compressor Heats up but Coils and Lines are Room Temp, How to Troubleshoot

I have a new Dehumidifier that has never worked. Why I haven't exchanged it or returned it is a long, convoluted story. My first dehumidifier worked for about 6 months perfectly, but every time it kicked on it would spark and jostle, until one day…
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Trane XV-18 Dehumidification - Heat Strip

We have a new home with a Trane XV-18 system. In addition to its efficiency, it is touted to to be able to control humidity down to 45%. However, it has proven that it is worse at controlling humidity than all the single-stage systems we've owned…
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Amana Humidity settings

I have a very old Amana dehumidifier. The setting is a range - Humid - Dry with 5 settings in between. Can anyone explain would the lowest humidity be "humid" or "dry"
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Dehumidifier Does not work and reports incorrect humidity

I've looked through a bunch of other DIY sites and the questions on here but couldn't find the exact issue I'm facing. I have a dehumidifier in my basement that is set to run continuously and drain through the hose attachment into our sump pit. The…
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dehumidifier not filling anymore

Dehumidifier has been working just fine until the last time I emptied it and replaced the catch bin. Now the thing just keeps running but not dehumidifying. The catch bin has no water in it. I cleaned the filter and replaced it. I tried to change…
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