Dehumidifier
Routine Care Task
Perform annual maintenance
The above annual maintenance will help the dehumidifier operate more efficiently, help keep it disinfected, and will help extend its useful life.
Priority
Timing: May (yearly)
NOTE: The tasks and timings shown here for your Dehumidifier are based on a single-family home located in Massachusetts with a default set of home care goals and priorities.
If you setup your POLICY-Wizard™ personal home manager for a different location with different home care goals, your recommended home care program can have different tasks and timings for your {home feature}.
How To
Check you manufacturer's recommendations and unplug the unit before doing any work on the unit. Annual maintenance on a dehumidifier typically includes:
Replace or clean the air filter: Remove the access panel and replace or wash the air filter.
Clean the collection pan: The unit will contain a collection pan for holding the condensate water. Even if you empty the pan regularly, you should still wash it periodically with soap and water or a disinfectant in accordance with your manufacturer's recommendation.
Clean the condenser coils: The condenser coils are behind the exhaust grill. Use a vacuum to remove dust on and between the coils.
Lubricate the fan motor: Follow the manufacturer's directions on how to apply oil to the fan motor.
Check fan and motor hardware: Check for any looseness of the fan or motor nuts and bolts and tighten if necessary.
If the unit has a pipe that goes from the collection pan to a drain, ensure that the pipe is connected properly and secured so that water does not leak out.
Helpful Accessories
Recommended twice per year for optimal cleaning to optimize HVAC performance and lower energy cost
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Makes it easy to monitor and maintain ideal home humidity levels
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Higher MERV ratings remove more particles
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Choose an energy-efficient dehumidifier with the right size for your needs
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Benefits
The benefits of this task are moderately high. Doing this task help your dehumidifier operate more energy efficiently, help keep it disinfected, and will help extend its useful life.
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Avoiding Unscheduled Repairs
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Maintaining Value
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Health & Safety
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Energy Savings
Costs
The cost of this task is moderate. It is estimated that this task should take about 60 minutes to complete. According to your manufacture's recommendation, you will need soap and water, a disinfectant, a vacuum with an upholstery attachment, and some lubricating oil.
