DIY guideHumidifier
Clean the dehumidifier filter and check its drain
Wash the filter, empty and wipe the bucket, check its float moves, and make sure the drain hose runs downhill.
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Turn it off and unplug it.
Pull the filter out, at the front or the back.
Vacuum it, rinse it in warm soapy water, and let it dry.
Slide the bucket out, empty it, and wipe out any slime.
Inside the bucket, a small float tells it the bucket is full. Make sure it moves freely.
On a hose to a drain? It should run downhill all the way, with no kinks, its end above the drain's water.
Brush the dust off the coils behind the filter with a soft brush.
Ice on the coils, the full light on with an empty bucket, or no water in damp weather: ask Handyman for an appliance pro.
What you need
- A vacuum
- Warm soapy water and a cloth
- A soft brush
Call a pro if
- Ice keeps forming on the coils
- The full light stays on with an empty bucket
- It runs but collects no water
- It leaks onto the floor
Handyman says: Iced up? I'll find an appliance pro.
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