Are desiccant dehumidifiers reliable?
The desiccant is just as “hungry” for moisture at high temperatures and high humidity levels as it is at lower temperatures and lower humidity levels. Thus a desiccant dehumidifier is consistently efficient throughout its manufacturer specified operating temperature range and at any humidity level.
What is a desiccant dehumidifier?
Desiccant dehumidifiers remove water by natural absorption. They use an electrical heater to continuously regenerate the adsorbent material – i.e. they dry the absorbent material out so it can collect moisture again.
How do you drain a Delonghi dehumidifier?
B) Continuous external draining 1) Remove the continuous drain cap by turning it anticlockwise then remove the rubber bung from the spout (fig. 2). 2) Fasten the rubber hose to the spout. 3) Make sure the end of the hose is no higher than the spout or water could remain in the tank.
Why is my dehumidifier collecting water instead of draining?
Check to make sure that your drain hose is free from bends and kinks, clogs or other damage that may prevent water from flowing freely. If the drain hose has been routed into a drain, such as a standpipe or down into a standard sink, PLEASE ensure that the hose end is not resting in standing water.
What do you do with dehumidifier water?
What the collected water can be used for:
- Filling Irons. If you live in a hard water area, you’re likely to be battling with limescale.
- Watering Plants. Inedible plants will love you dehumidifier water as it’s soft and fairly neutral in pH.
- Flushing Toilets.
- For Cleaning.
What is the difference between DeLonghi dnc65 and dem10 dehumidifier?
However the Delonghi DNC65 dehumidifier has many more features than the DEM10 so is suitable for a wider range of applications. You may also find the Delonghi DNC65 dehumidifier being called the Tasciugo AriaDry Light DNC65 as the actual full name of the dehumidifier is the Delonghi Tasciugo AriaDry Light DNC65 dehumidifier.
What happened to DeLonghi dehumidifiers?
However, they have been losing market share to a raft of new desiccant dehumidifiers and so launched their own product into this market. As it stands, the DNC65 is DeLonghi’s only dehumidifier that works through a desiccant action.
How good is the dnc65 at reducing humidity?
The DNC65 also comes with a clothes drying mode, frost protection system and electronic timer (up to 8 hours). With an extraction capacity of 6 litres/day and a relatively small water tank, the DNC65 isn’t built for large homes. It does a good job of reducing the humidity in areas up to around 75m³ though.
How do I clean the dnc65 dehumidifier filter?
The DNC65 also comes with an anti-microbial filter that is permanently in place that filters dust, bacteria and mould spores from the air. If you’re using your dehumidifier most of the time you should clean the filter by giving it a vacuum roughly once per week.