I recently got a little water in my basement as the snow started melting. I borrowed a dehumidifier from my buddy because the carpet is a little damp, and starting to get a musty smell. I woke up this morning after running it all night, and there was no water in the basin. Bone dry. What could cause that? I heard it kick on and everything seemed normal and he's been using it, so I could imagine the coil being burnt out. Any ideas?
Also, are these fairly expensive to run? I heard they were really costly. Thanks in advance!
2007-03-12 02:38:42 · 3 answers · asked by Reens 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
that was supposed to be "couldn't" imagine the coil burnt out
2007-03-12 02:41:29 · update #1
Last thing. I never laid it on it's back when I borrowed it, but I know some refrigeration units need time to settle before they work properly again...i.e. refrigerators....wonder if that could be it
2007-03-12 04:21:05 · update #2
There should be a filter on the back of the unit. Take it off and feel if the coils are really cold and wet or at least damp. If not then the unit is not working. If the coils are really cold or there is a bit if ice on them, then the air is dry.
2007-03-12 03:47:15 · answer #1 · answered by frozen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dehumidifier works like a Air Conditioner. Freon runs through the "coils", gets them cold and condensates the wet air, then runs into a container of some kind. That being said, it may be the unit may be low on freon.
2007-03-12 02:55:52 · answer #2 · answered by Spider John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ambient air must be very dry. A regular fan to circulate the air may be a better way to go.
2007-03-12 02:47:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋