Normal amount of water to extract when using a dehumidifier?

BrokenArrows

There was an unusual amount of water building up on my windows in the morning, to the point that it was dripping off the windowsill.

I got a dehumidifier and ran it for a few hours a day over a week.
This sorted the problem and in the mornings the windows are practically clear.

I still occasionally run it for a few hours every two weeks or so and it collects maybe half a liter over the space of 3-4 hours. Is this a normal amount of moisture to collect.
The room is not damp or anything.

Sparkpea

I'm no expert in how much water is normal etc. but in this weather I'd personally not be concerned as theres alot of condensation about..

cnocbui

If the humidity in my house is above 55%, my dehumidifier will pull about 5 litres out of the air in about 8 hrs. It all depends on the temperature, humidity level and size of your dehumidifier so 'normal' is a rubbery concept.

BrokenArrows

i suppose what im wondering is half a liter a lot of water to be in the air in a room?

Buford T Justice

BrokenArrows wrote: »

i suppose what im wondering is half a liter a lot of water to be in the air in a room?

Its not just in the air. Anything else that contains moisture in the room will add to it. Plus everytime someone opens the door, more moisture gets in.

neeb

Half a liter would be very little in a room, especially one thats in use o near a kitchen or bathroom.
The temperature also makes a difference, warmer air holds more moisture, will take it up from the walls and furnishings.