What should a dehumidifier be set at in the winter?

Posted by Patria Henriques on Saturday, July 20, 2024

Reduce use in winter as humidity will drop with cold or when heat is in use. Set to 60% or below. 45-50% are good settings to use. Set to 30-60% for desired comfort range.Click to see full answer. In this way, what should I set my dehumidifier to in the winter?Reduce use in winter as humidity will drop with cold or when heat is in use. Set to 60% or below. 45-50% are good settings to use. Set to 30-60% for desired comfort range.One may also ask, what is the best setting for a dehumidifier? A dehumidifier is most effective at warmer temperatures and higher relative humidity levels. Relative humidity levels above 60% can cause mold or mildew to grow, resulting in musty smelling air and unhealthy airborne mold spores. The ideal relative humidity level should be somewhere between 30% – 50%. Consequently, do I need to run my dehumidifier in winter? During cold winter months, the air in your home is usually dry, which means a dehumidifier is not necessary. Most dehumidifiers should not be operated in temperatures below 60° F, since the moisture removed from the indoor air can freeze when it condenses on the cooling coils, which can damage the unit.Should a dehumidifier run all the time?With this assumption, you can safely run your dehumidifier for about 12 hours a day. That should (again, depending on your unit) run all the humid air in your space through the system at least once. I usually tell people to run their dehumidifier for 10-12 hours a day, and of course, the more the better.

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