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If you have a dehumidifier which drains through a hose, you should - about once a year - clean the hose out.
That is, hook it to a water source - your water heater will do - or use a shop vac, and clear the house. Flush it.
Even with an air filter (How long has it been since you cleaned *that*?) you will get dust and bacteria buildup, which can clog the hose and cause water to come out someplace else.
I normally do this sort of maintenance (which includes flushing the water heater and cleaning the heat exchange coils in my refrigerator) over Thanksgiving weekend, just so I remember to do it. This time, though, I noticed my dehumidifier draining onto the (fortunately concrete) floor and did the job early. After drying out the machine, I washed the filter and used a shop vac to clear the hose.
Dripping freely, again. :-)
That is, hook it to a water source - your water heater will do - or use a shop vac, and clear the house. Flush it.
Even with an air filter (How long has it been since you cleaned *that*?) you will get dust and bacteria buildup, which can clog the hose and cause water to come out someplace else.
I normally do this sort of maintenance (which includes flushing the water heater and cleaning the heat exchange coils in my refrigerator) over Thanksgiving weekend, just so I remember to do it. This time, though, I noticed my dehumidifier draining onto the (fortunately concrete) floor and did the job early. After drying out the machine, I washed the filter and used a shop vac to clear the hose.
Dripping freely, again. :-)
