Hi All,

I've got what seems a really stupid question. I've just purchased a De
Longhi DCN60 dehumidifier for my basement, but there's nothing in the
user guide on best practices in terms of usage. Do i leave the
dehumidifier permanently on? Do i leave it on for a few days a week? Do
i leave it on for a couple of hours a week?

Thanks,

Steve.

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kirkski wrote:
Hi All,

I've got what seems a really stupid question. I've just purchased a De
Longhi DCN60 dehumidifier for my basement, but there's nothing in the
user guide on best practices in terms of usage. Do i leave the
dehumidifier permanently on? Do i leave it on for a few days a week? Do
i leave it on for a couple of hours a week?

Basically, you run it long enough and often enough to keep the humidity
at whichever level you want it to be. Does the unit have a humidity
sensor that turns it on when the humidity gets above its set point? If
so, leave it on and it will cycle as needed to maintain your desired
humidity.

And don't forget to empty it with some regularity. If you can put a
hose on it and lead the hose to a floor drain, that would be ideal.

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Eastern time. N6LRT I speak for myself & my dogs only. VM'er since CP-67
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kirkski schrieb:

Hi All,

I've got what seems a really stupid question. I've just purchased a De
Longhi DCN60 dehumidifier for my basement, but there's nothing in the
user guide on best practices in terms of usage. Do i leave the
dehumidifier permanently on? Do i leave it on for a few days a week? Do
i leave it on for a couple of hours a week?

Thanks,

Steve.

Dear Steve,

Just in case: Don't forget to desinfect your dehumifier very often,
otherwise you might end up like my mom - with pneumonia. Fungucides
and bacterias are no fun !
Question: Do you have a wet basement that needs treatment in may be a
solving the situation way? Perhaps I can lend you a hand on this.

Chris @ www.drytronic.com