Can we talk about that $200 dehumidifier I bought for my basement last spring?

I live in Seattle where it rains like 9 months a year and my basement always smelled like wet dog and old socks. I kept ignoring it thinking it was just normal. Then I spent $200 on a big Frigidaire dehumidifier from Home Depot back in March. Fast forward to June and I go down there to grab a box and the smell is totally gone. No musty air, no damp feeling. Plus the bucket fills up every 2 days which grosses me out but also proves it's doing something. Has anyone else had a cheap fix like this make such a difference in their home?

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emma_wells831d ago

Whoa, every 2 days?! That's wild, I had no idea they caught that much.

quinnm771d ago

Wait, 2 days in summer? How much water are we talking here?

emma_baker611d ago

The bucket fill rate is honestly kind of satisfying to check on! I got one for my place too and I empty it like clockwork every 2 days in the summer. Feels gross to see all that water but so worth it for fresh air finally.

torres.blair1d ago

Poured mine out this morning and definitely didn't stare at the gross yellow water for a full minute before gagging. My plants are getting suspicious of how much I'm sweating their care routine.