Normal amount of water to extract when using a dehumidifier?

BrokenArrows · 12-12-2010 01:31PM #1

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 · 12-12-2010 01:50PM

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 · 13-12-2010 10:24AM

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 · 13-12-2010 07:26PM

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

Buford T Justice · 13-12-2010 09:16PM

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 · 14-12-2010 08:33AM

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.

Normal amount of water to extract when using a dehumidifier?

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