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    Jul 28, 2013, 05:37 AM
    DeHumidifier...
    We've just picked up a Used Dehumidifier manufactured in 2007.. From the Sticker behind the Reservoir it's a Simplicity Brand done up for Canadian Tire, one dial twist knob style... Had the dial set at say 50% for 12 hours, Nothing... Have just increased to say 75% to give that I try... Of all the rooms in the Basement this is where we feel the most Dampness... btw We have a Finished Basement ( Rec Room / Laundry, Furnace Room, Bedroom, Large Closet with Sump Pump in corner ) The Dehumidifier is located in the Bedroom and away from the s/p too
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    Jul 28, 2013, 07:23 AM
    Could be unit is not big enough for area, or could be out of freon, or compressor could not be running.
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    Jul 28, 2013, 09:35 AM
    It is removing water? If so, trying to remove that much water from the air in a normally humid environment may be too much for the unit. The Samsung I have removes about 3 gallons per day and the humidity level in the basement never goes below about 65% in the summer. Right now the outside ambient is 80 degrees and 60% humidity -Atlanta
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    Jul 28, 2013, 10:00 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    It is removing water? If so, trying to remove that much water from the air in a normally humid environment may be too much for the unit. The Samsung I have removes about 3 gallons per day and the humidity level in the basement never goes below about 65% in the summer. Right now the outside ambient is 80 degrees and 60% humidity -Atlanta

    Right now, 1:00pm Saturday afternoon Eastern Ontario... The Basement Temp shows 74'F with the Humidity needle on abou the same...
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    Jul 28, 2013, 12:25 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by NorPlan View Post
    Right now, 1:00pm Saturday afternoon Eastern Ontario...The Basement Temp shows 74'F with the Humidity needle on abou the same....
    BUT, is it removing water? If it isn't removing water, it serves no purpose.

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