How do you set dehumidifier to get moist out of the air?

If the air conditioner works and is blowing out super chilled air, then the dehumidifier function should work. The function takes in warm moist air and passes it over plates which are marginally colder than the ambient air. The air condenses and drips into a collection tank, or some have drain hose for putting into a floor drain.

After 8 years, it may need service and gassing up, but you may also have drier air than you think. Whether is works in AC Mode is the key.

It sounds like it needs servicing and recharging with refrigerant gas. It works by running the moist air over refrigerated elements where the moisture condenses and drips into the tank. Make sure you are on the right setting, most have 'blow air, remove moisture, and A/C'..

A little condensation is not something to worry about. But, a lot can be caused by a dirty or clogged air intake filter. Which can also cause the cooling coils to freeze.

Turn the unit OFF & unplug it, before removing the filter for cleaning.

Also, maintain 12" to 18' of clear air space all around the unit.

If the unit is in an extremely moist or damp environment, 55% is not really a low setting. 35% would be more appropriate for this type of environment.

Hope this helps you to troubleshoot and solve the problem. Thanks for choosing FixYa.

>check if the steam creating by the dehumidifier is enough or balance to neutralize the fresh air supply of the dehumidifier by not creating a too much moist or more tha 40% relative humidity so that water beads would not form from the top of the dehumidifier unit or from its supply of fresh air.

dehumidifiers work by cooling down so that warm moist air will condense has it stopped working ?

if you want hot air the you need a humidifier, it puts warm moist air into the room. used to put moisture in the air if your running a wood stove

Hi,
Here is a tip that will help you with basic trouble shooting..

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3877515-dehumidifier_problems_dehumidifier

heatman101

% is the % humidity you want.

This is a DEhumidifier for to take water out of air for moist areas.

Usually a setting of 50% or 60% is dry enough. If it is freezing outside, inside of home is probably alreadt below 50%.

If you place in basement below 60 degree, will freeze up. Place over floor drain or in tub and leave off overnight.