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I don't know about this recall, but I've learned over the years that dehumidifers seem to be a frequent recall risk due to fires. One of my dehumidifers (my pe
by derbOac 3y ago
I don't know about this recall, but I've learned over the years that dehumidifers seem to be a frequent recall risk due to fires.
One of my dehumidifers (my penultimate one) was replaced because it started giving of a smoking smell, and I learned that it was the subject of recalls because they would spontaneously and violently start on fire.
I got my money back but reading about the history of fire hazards in this product category has made me very nervous about owning any dehumidifier.
The problem is they can also prevent a lot of property damage due to humidity, so it's a sort of pick-your-poison problem.
- Abekkus 3y agoControlling humidity cant prevent human damage from mold, as well.
- tmoertel 3y agoWhat is "human damage from mold"?
- asddubs 3y agodamage to humans from mold
- metalliqaz 3y agoSome molds release toxins that make people sick.
- sokoloff 3y agoMany molds are damaging/toxic to humans. GP appears to be using "human damage" in addition/contrast to "property damage". For our family, I manage the April-November humidity in our home to be in the 40-50% RH range as part of the overall indoor air quality efforts to improve comfort and health.
- brookst 3y agoI mean the key risk factors for fires are hot, dry, and windy. And many dehumidifiers are all three, by design.