Archive for November, 2008

My dehumidifier is forming ice on the back coils. What is causing that? And how can I fix it?

Friday, November 28th, 2008

babygnugnu asked: When I check to see if there is water collected in the dehumidifier bin, there is nothing there. The coils in the back however are full of ice.Courtney

How to Select Best Yet Cheap Dehumidifiers?

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Terro White asked: Waking up agitated and clammy isn’t really a very good start of the day. But this is how most of us wake up when the humidity level shoots up, especially during the summer months, making us feeling uneasy. Air conditioners can definitely reduce humidity but what if ...

Refrigerant Dehumidifiers for Nebraska Water Damage Cleanup

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

Josh Allen asked: There are two types of refrigerant dehumidifiers which can be used for Nebraska water damage cleanup. These two include standard and conventional. The primary purpose of a refrigerant dehumidifier for Nebraska water damage cleanup is to remove the moisture from the air and the surroundings. Dehumidification is ...

Where can I bring a broken dehumidifier for recycling and/or proper disposal?

Monday, November 24th, 2008

l_degraff asked: Our dehumidifier broke after running constantly for the last 3 years. I don't want to throw it out, but I have no idea what to do with it. We live in the Philadelphia suburbs. Does anyone know where I can bring it for recycling and ...

Can I use a fish tank pump to drain my dehumidifier?

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

NoEyeDear asked: I am tired of always having to dump the basin, that and I am generally lazy....I heard from someone that a fish tank pump can work.....is this true?? and how?Martin

Dehumidifiers: The Key To Keeping Moisture Out Of Your Home

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Susan Fielding asked: A dehumidifier is used to remove extra moisture from the air. It cools a hot and humid room by reducing the amount of moisture within the room. A dehumidifier consists of a number of hot and cold coils which are involved in the process of dehumidification.The evaporation ...

Will dehumidifier kill any left over mold spores in closet?

Monday, November 17th, 2008

Tony R asked: I just cleaned up my closet of bleach. Im worried about tiny mold spores that might cause another outbreak. Will placing a dehumidifier in my closet kill any left over mold spores and sanitize it? William - But I thought mold and mildew need moisture to live. If ...

7 Sure-fire Ways to Get Rid of Musty Household Smells

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Tim Ryan asked: A musty odor is clearly not a desirable quality for a house, it tends to give the impression of a dirty place and whilst it might actually not be noticeable to the owners it will almost certainly be so to visitors creating entirely the wrong sort of ...

How would you create a really dry environment without a dehumidifier?

Friday, November 14th, 2008

dramatk asked: I can't afford a dehumidifier for my science fair project.... any ideas? I was thinking of a dry sponge...Georgia

Different Features of Dehumidifiers

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

James Hunt asked: Dehumidifiers are apparatuses used for removing water vapor from the air. A room dehumidifier is a small, portable unit that can be placed in the center of a damp room to dry the air. Most dehumidifiers operate by passing through a cooling device similar to the cooling ...