Human error combined with insufficient safety features have been a cause of serious dehumidifier malfunction. Indeed, these last five years have been blistering for the dehumidifier industry. Two dominant manufacturers of major brand-name dehumidifiers issued recalls of millions of units after reports of 450 fires and almost $20 million of property damage.
Dehumidifiers are designed to combat dank, humid air that can be harmful to living spaces. Humid air enters the dehumidifier, channels over the condenser coils which condenses the moisture into water. The water drips into an internal tank or through an external hose while the drier air fans back out into the room.