According to the homeowner, the manufacturer no longer makes dehumidifiers, leaving them with credit for other merchandise rather than the appliance they need.<\/p>\n
“I have notoriously not bought extended warranties for things… Dehumidifier after going thru so many, I’m definitely going to now!” they wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n Two of their previous units, meanwhile, reportedly lasted just 13 months each.<\/p>\n One commenter who said they buy older models now cautioned<\/a>: “The problem is the newer versions aren’t built to last.”<\/p>\n More background<\/p>\n The homeowner described moisture concerns in a house built in 1950, with a cinder-block basement and no French drain. Due to the moisture concerns, they consistently run a dehumidifier.<\/p>\n One commenter suggested considering a commercial unit rather than a residential one.<\/p>\n The homeowner discovered<\/a> another issue: “Come to find out the thing just failed and wasn’t actually working to pull moisture. It was just the fan going.”<\/p>\n One commenter reported<\/a> about five years of daily use with their humidifier. Using a drain hose let their Midea run continuously until it reached the target humidity.<\/p>\n Another commenter routed water into a floor drain<\/a> with hoses attached to two basic GE dehumidifiers. They used both units during the spring snowmelt and summer.<\/p>\n What can be done?<\/p>\n The homeowner was concerned about the price of the industrial units linked in the discussion. One Reddit user suggested<\/a> they rent a commercial dehumidifier from a construction supply business before making an expensive purchase.<\/p>\n Without a convenient route to the basement floor drain, the homeowner planned to seek out a pump option after hearing about the hose-equipped Midea.<\/p>\n Other commenters suggested finding models made in the 1990s. Shopping at thrift stores<\/a> is a good way to find those models and save money<\/a>.<\/p>\n In the end, it seemed the homeowner’s hands were tied, and the humidifier search would continue. As one commenter put it<\/a>: “Gotta pick your battles…pay some money to keep my finished basement moisture (mold) free via the machine, or pay a lot of money to rip and replace the basement due to moisture (mold, must) damage.”<\/p>\n The warranty question<\/p>\n Another commenter shared<\/a> that repeated failures had made dehumidifiers an exception to their usual purchasing habits: “These are literally the only thing I buy an extended warranty for and they have paid for a replacement every single time. I have had better luck with Midea products.”<\/p>\n Where can I learn more?<\/p>\n These stories cover disputed air-conditioner<\/a> warranties, HVAC repair bills, persistent humidity, appliance recycling incentives, and a premature water heater failure.<\/p>\n \u2022 A homeowner’s written 10-year AC warranty<\/a> was disputed, leaving a $10,000 bill.<\/p>\n \u2022 A first-time homeowner faced a $2,300 bill<\/a> after their 15-month-old HVAC system failed.<\/p>\n \u2022 A Texas homeowner’s $12,000 AC purchase<\/a> brought further advice: Buy a dehumidifier.<\/p>\n \u2022 Maryland BGE customers can trade old dehumidifiers<\/a> and other eligible appliances for $50.<\/p>\n \u2022 A homeowner reported their water heater failed<\/a> before reaching five years of use.<\/p>\n Get TCD’s free newsletters<\/a> for easy tips, smart advice, and a chance to earn $5,000 toward home upgrades. To see more stories like this one, change your Google preferences here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t\t\t![\"Cool](\"https:\/\/www.thecooldown.com\/wp-content\/themes\/tcd\/assets\/images\/divider-icon-earth.svg\"){kind=icon}
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