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MODEL DM 162EBS. Why is it when I switch my dehumidfier on 10 minutes later it goes to defrost. [ WHY?]

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Let's think thru the dehumidification process--

A dehumidifer needs to create a COLD surface, on which to condense the moisture in the room.
If your room is quite cool, it is esily possible that the COLD surface can go below freezing-- Now the water is trapped in the ice-- So-- it has to defrost, to melt off the ice, and start all over again!

Can you move the Dehumidifier to a warmer spot-- maybe near a radiator, or a heat register? -- You will remove much more moisture in that way, too..

Just a question: Most homes are WAY TO DRY during the winter months-- are you sure you need to dehumidify your living area? (Maybe you are drying the basement?-- or a wet area?)

Just seeing if I can help

Mack B

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