Dehumidifiers
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While it is only March but, Spring is well upon us. The trees and flowers are in bloom; pollen’s in the air, and it seems like it might be a good time to pull the dehumidifier out of winter hibernation to prep for this spring and summer. Maintenance is not extensive, but it is important in keeping your dehumidifier running properly throughout the wettest part of the year.
Depending on where you have been storing the unit, it’s always a good idea to do a visual inspection, and for good reason. One spring I pulled my dehumidifier out of an out-building I had been storing it in, only to find the power cord had been chewed into thirds. You will also want to check the tank, and while many have smaller openings, it never hurts to inspect for… critters or things that might be nesting.
A cloth dampened with warm water or a mild soapy mix will remove most markings, dirt or debris on the exterior, and it never hurts to spray parts of the dehumidifier tank that touch water with Vital Oxide. I have found this to be an indispensible tool when sanitizing or removing mold around the house.
Most modern dehumidifiers come with an air filter. Some, like Aprilaire dehumidifiers are styled similar to your HVAC filter, and work well at trapping large and medium sized particles that can accumulate and damage the motor and fan. Others are simply a mesh type filter meant to really only keep dust bunnies and hair out of the unit. Replace the filter if needed or simply use compressed air to blow the filter out.
For larger dehumidifiers, you may have easy access to the coils or motor. If so, now is the perfect time to again use compressed air to blow out debris, dust or dirt that may be accumulating around the coils or motor. Take care to use a lower pressure air as not to damage the soft copper or aluminum coils.
After you’ve reassembled the dehumidifier, you’re all set to try it out. Before you start the machine, be sure that is has sat in the normal, upright, operating position for 24 hours (particularly if it has been stored on its side or for some reason, upside down.... don't ask).
With all the complete, plug it in, and turn it on. If you have any problems, check the tank. An improperly seated water tank is the most frequent and easily remidied problem. Next, take a look at the troubleshooting section in the user manual. If you don’t have the manual, check the product page on our site, as each will have a copy. If all else fails, contact us or the manufacturer to try and resolve any issues.
A dehumidifier is an important part of many households across the country. So when the humidity goes up and the rain falls down, keep mold growth and dust mite levels in check by maintaining the proper relative humidity with a home dehumidifier.
While it is only March but, Spring is well upon us. The trees and flowers are in bloom; pollen’s in the air, and it seems like it might be a good time to pull the dehumidifier out of winter hibernation to prep for this spring and summer. Maintenance is not extensive, but it is important in keeping your dehumidifier running properly throughout the wettest part of the year.
Depending on where you have been storing the unit, it’s always a good idea to do a visual inspection, and for good reason. One spring I pulled my dehumidifier out of an out-building I had been storing it in, only to find the power cord had been chewed into thirds. You will also want to check the tank, and while many have smaller openings, it never hurts to inspect for… critters or things that might be nesting.A cloth dampened with warm water or a mild soapy mix will remove most markings, dirt or debris on the exterior, and it never hurts to spray parts of the dehumidifier tank that touch water with Vital Oxide. I have found this to be an indispensible tool when sanitizing or removing mold around the house.
Most modern dehumidifiers come with an air filter. Some, like Aprilaire dehumidifiers are styled similar to your HVAC filter, and work well at trapping large and medium sized particles that can accumulate and damage the motor and fan. Others are simply a mesh type filter meant to really only keep dust bunnies and hair out of the unit. Replace the filter if needed or simply use compressed air to blow the filter out.For larger dehumidifiers, you may have easy access to the coils or motor. If so, now is the perfect time to again use compressed air to blow out debris, dust or dirt that may be accumulating around the coils or motor. Take care to use a lower pressure air as not to damage the soft copper or aluminum coils.
After you’ve reassembled the dehumidifier, you’re all set to try it out. Before you start the machine, be sure that is has sat in the normal, upright, operating position for 24 hours (particularly if it has been stored on its side or for some reason, upside down.... don't ask).
With all the complete, plug it in, and turn it on. If you have any problems, check the tank. An improperly seated water tank is the most frequent and easily remidied problem. Next, take a look at the troubleshooting section in the user manual. If you don’t have the manual, check the product page on our site, as each will have a copy. If all else fails, contact us or the manufacturer to try and resolve any issues.
A dehumidifier is an important part of many households across the country. So when the humidity goes up and the rain falls down, keep mold growth and dust mite levels in check by maintaining the proper relative humidity with a home dehumidifier.
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The 1710 model operates down to 40°F and effectively removes 90 pints of moisture per day for areas up to 2000 square feet with no messy buckets or tanks to empty. With the unique Aprilaire 1710A portable dehumidifier, you can now enjoy a comfortable and healthy home for years to come.
Got a building that needs drying? Don't want to spend the money to duct something into the HVAC system? Ebac's new dehumidifier was made with you in mind. The Ebac CD200 serves the drying demands of medium-sized areas without the need for multiple units. Warehouses, factories, offices, and other medium scale facilities with normal temperatures above 33 degrees can be free of excess moisture without costly heating, cooling, and ventilation systems. The CD200 unit can be utilized by itself or in multiple units to provide protection on any scale.The Ebac CD200 Dehumidifier is a versatile and trusty workhorse built to deliver great performance in harsh environments. The "reverse cycle" defrost system means that it can function effectively even in cold temperatures down to 33 degrees. Workers and patrons of warehouses and storerooms, electrical and communications switching stations, locker rooms, basements, pumping stations, offshore oil rigs, and marine vessels have found this rugged dehumidifier to be equal to any task. The Ebac CD200 can be moved around and set up more than once, but it is meant to be permanently installed in your building application.
Please call one of our product experts at 1-800-339-7123 for more information or to ask questions about other industrial dehumidifiers from Ebac.
Ebac desiccant dehumidifiers are the perfect solution for low temperature environments where excess humidity is a concern. Each unit comes with features like an hours run meter and all steel construction. They can be easily ducted for installation in your basement, crawlspace, or any area where excess humidity is a problem during low and even freezing temperatures.Ebac desiccant dehumidifiers do not use a refrigerant to cool the air and condense the moisture for extraction. Instead the air passes over a slowly rotating wheel of silica gel that adsorbs (not absorbs) the moisture. The air, warmed, then leaves the unit, free of excess moisture.
As this wheel of silica and moisture continues to slowly rotate, a small portion of the wheel passes through a regeneration segment where extremely warm air is passed back through the gel and any moisture trapped inside is collected by this hot air and exhausted.
Desiccant dehumidifiers do exceedingly well in low temperatures, in situations where the dew point is very low, or in instances where deep drying and extremely low humidity is required. Though simple, desiccant dehumidifiers are extremely effective in conditions where refrigerant style dehumidifiers will not operate or work.
Our company is proud of our customer service department and their desire to work with our customers to solve any problems. These people work diligently to come up with solutions to make people happy and satisfied.
One of our most popular products this year has been our line of Danby dehumidifiers. When customers were unable to direct drain these units, our customer service department put their heads together and came up with a solution that has worked so well that Danby has referring people to us.
Our customers have been happy with Danby and the performance of these units; however, there was a problem for some customers that wanted to direct drain the condensed water with a hose. These dehumidifiers have two drainage ports. To direct drain the dehumidifier, the secondary port must be plugged up. Our customer service department figured out the problem and came up with a great solution for our customers.
Here is the process to make sure you can direct drain your Danby dehumidifier:
We send you printed directions and a custom fitted rubber stopper. You must firmly insert the supplied rubber stopper in the secondary drain port inside the unit. The secondary port is located on your right as your look inside the unit. The rubber stopper must be inserted tightly into the port to keep the stopper in place.
If the rubber stopper is in place, the reservoir bucket will fit back inside your dehumidifier. The condensed water will then drain out the primary port where you attach your direct drain hose.
If you have any questions regarding this direct drain fix for your Danby dehumidifier, please contact AchooAllergy.com’s customer service department at 1-800-339-7123.
One of our most popular products this year has been our line of Danby dehumidifiers. When customers were unable to direct drain these units, our customer service department put their heads together and came up with a solution that has worked so well that Danby has referring people to us.
Our customers have been happy with Danby and the performance of these units; however, there was a problem for some customers that wanted to direct drain the condensed water with a hose. These dehumidifiers have two drainage ports. To direct drain the dehumidifier, the secondary port must be plugged up. Our customer service department figured out the problem and came up with a great solution for our customers.
Here is the process to make sure you can direct drain your Danby dehumidifier:
We send you printed directions and a custom fitted rubber stopper. You must firmly insert the supplied rubber stopper in the secondary drain port inside the unit. The secondary port is located on your right as your look inside the unit. The rubber stopper must be inserted tightly into the port to keep the stopper in place.
If the rubber stopper is in place, the reservoir bucket will fit back inside your dehumidifier. The condensed water will then drain out the primary port where you attach your direct drain hose.
If you have any questions regarding this direct drain fix for your Danby dehumidifier, please contact AchooAllergy.com’s customer service department at 1-800-339-7123.
