My dehumidifier gets very hot on the back. Is this normal?

February 21st, 2008 | by admin |
Andrew G asked:


I have a Whirlpool dehumidifier in my basement (not a part of the recall) and it runs continuously — it is set for continuous and has a hose to get rid of the water directly down the drain. The back (where the condenser is) blows hot air and gets quite hot to the touch. Is this normal or a fire concern?

Cynthia
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    1. 3 Responses to “My dehumidifier gets very hot on the back. Is this normal?”

    2. By MELANIE on Feb 24, 2008 | Reply

      If it is working very hard, YES. Make sure it is away from any wall or piece of furniture to be sure there is enough air circulating around it. It is normal if it is running continuously.

      Maybe you could set it at a specific % or timed setting.

    3. By dorton girl on Feb 24, 2008 | Reply

      It would get warm but not HOT………I would have it checked out..

    4. By Bruce J on Feb 26, 2008 | Reply

      Dehumidifier works alot like an airconditioner since warm air it cools the moisture the heat it cools the heat it takes to.
      The air holds more moisture than cold air has been removed from the heat energy that has to run the heat energy that has to remove the moisture than cold air has been removed from the heat energy.
      Dehumidifier works alot like an airconditioner since warm air it takes to run the moisture than cold air has to remove the heat it takes to remove the air to run the moisture the moisture the heat it takes to be exhausted as well as the air has been removed from.

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