What setting should i put my dehumidifier on

When the grill is dirty, air movement is slowed. Run the exhaust fan. No fan? Open a window. Clean your dryer duct. A clean duct vents the warm exhaust air to the outside.

And clearing the duct of lint maintains airflow, allowing your laundry to dry faster, and helps prevent dryer fires. Check plumbing for leaks. Check plumbing that you can access in your basement, under sinks, at the outside spigot for leaks or condensation. Clear gutters. Direct rainwater away from your house by preventing any clogs in your gutters, and extend downspouts so that the water flows away from your foundation.

Inspect your foundation. Water can seep into even the smallest cracks. If you spot larger cracks, consult a structural engineer because they could indicate a structural problem. Check gradation of the soil. We respect your privacy. All email addresses you provide will be used just for sending this story. How to Get the Most From Your Dehumidifier CR offers tips for improving the appliance's performance and efficiency, plus advice on dealing with dampness.

By Kimberly Janeway. I could have just asked him! My grandson has a dehumidifier set on 90 in a really damp basement…is this set right…. We recently purchased a dehumidifier for our basement and have been running it non-stop on the highest setting for several days now. Is there a reason why this might be happening? Thank you!

Hello Trisha, the dehumidifier you have appears to be undersized a bit. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The key part that we forget when it comes to basement dehumidifier setting is the temperature. Clean your home first: A good cleaning of a home can help a dehumidifier out. So can dusting and vacuuming, as it can eliminate some of the larger pollutants that would have to be filtered out by your dehumidifier and HVAC system.

Put some thought into choosing the right location: Most dehumidifiers release air from the top and sides, so you should place it in an area where there is space around it, and air can flow freely in and out of the dehumidifier.

If yours has a hose drainage, also consider whether your drain will be going through a window or hole in the wall. A dehumidifier extracts water by feeding moist air through a powerful fan, then running that air through heated coils to separate the moisture and air. It then reheats the air and expels it back into the room as dryer air with less moisture.