How to Replace a Dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers are used to take excess moisture out of the air. They are especially useful in basements, where the air tends to be more damp. Dehumidifiers collect the moisture from the air into a bucket, which will need to be emptied daily. When your dehumidifier stops working properly, replace it to prevent mold and mildew from growing.

Instructions

1. Unplug the old dehumidifier from the wall outlet. Do not pull on the cord to unplug it. Grasp the plug with your fingers and pull. Wheel the old dehumidifier out of the way.

2. Wheel the new dehumidifier to the area where you had the old one. Place it so that it has at least 12 inches of space between itself and the walls on all sides. Do not use an extension cord.

3. Grasp the plug with one hand and position it so that the two prongs are on the top and the grounding plug is on the bottom. Push the corresponding prongs into the slots on your electrical outlet.

4. Pull out the bucket at the bottom of the dehumidifier. Reinsert it, keeping the guiding slots on the bottom sides of the bucket aligned correctly. Turn the new dehumidifier on.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not plug your dehumidifier into a damaged electrical outlet. Do not plug your dehumidifier into the outlet with wet hands.

References

• Kenmore: Dehumidifier Owner's Manual
• LG: Dehumidifier Owner's Manual