Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers - Dehumifier frosting over

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Roeboat109
02-28-09, 11:09 AM
I was in my basement this morning and i noticed my dehumidier frosting over ,i mean icing over, so i unpluged it. Does that mean its done for or do i have it set to run too much? any input would be appreciatted. thanks.

Jay11J
02-28-09, 06:59 PM
It's still "winter", and I see you are in Ill. I'd say the air is too cold for you to run the dehumidifier.
airman.1994
02-28-09, 07:32 PM
Jay is right dehumidifiers are not for use in heating seasons. To much RH in winter is a sign of not enough ventilation. Turn the dehumidifier off and increase ventilation.

Roeboat109
02-28-09, 08:12 PM
Learn something new every day. I have never heard that before even by accident. I really appreciatte that tidbit of knowledge. Thanks very much. I probably should have known that but i didnt. Have a nice day.