Can I drain a dehumidifier into a sink?

Question

If I atttach a drainage hose to the back of a dehumidifier will it drain up into a sink. I do not have a floor drain.
thanks in advance

Answer 1

It will not drain "up" without a pump. You can please the humidifier up high, however.

Answer 2

Dehumidifier With Drain Hose

Answer 3

The water will not run up hill or up to the sink. If you put the dehumidifier up high enough so it can drain into the sink you will not be dehumidifying the entire room as humidity (water vapor in the air) also runs down to the lowest point. You will be better of by letting the "bucket" fill with water and emptying it into the sink on a daily basis. No need to worry if the bucket gets too full it will stop the dehumidifier and will not overflow onto the floor.

Answer 4

Yes, my parents central air drains into a sink. Same stuff!

Answer 5

if you are gonna depend on gravity to drain it, no unless there is a lot of pressure to push it up otherwise you are gonna need a pumping mechanism like a dishwasher has. Water is gonna take the path of least resistance.

Answer 6

yes! I saw this on tv once, on Ask This Old House. They hooked it up that way in the basement, and had it drain in the laundry sink.

maybe they have some info on their website:
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/tvprograms/asktoh

Answer 7

Sure, think of the nasty dishwater that goes down your kitchen sink, your dehumidifier's water can't be worse than that.

Answer 8

it is only water you can pretty much drain it where u want. water dosen't flow up hill very well but u can raise the unit and let it drain into a tub or out your door. some people hook it into their dishwasher drain.

Answer 9

I don't think water will drain up.....water always seeks its' own level....

What kind of dehumidifier do you have??? Most, you can remove the "bucket" and dump it.....if not, can you lift it outside to drain....???

Answer 10

I would take it outside, it has to be higher than a drain you use. Do you have a shower or tub? You could use that too.

Answer 11

You may have to lift the appliance up to do it - possibly just put it in the shower and pull the plug, if your setup permits it.