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Where do you drain a dehumidifier with a pump?


Quote from Youtube video: And allows you to drain the water to a sink or outside a window some dehumidifiers have an internal condensate pump so all you have to do is attach the hose to the pump port.

Where do you drain a dehumidifier in a crawl space?





In order for the drain to operate properly there must be enough drop from the dehumidifier, through the foundation wall and away from the foundation. You only need about ¼ of an inch of drop per 10 feet of run for the water to drain properly. You must be careful and avoid any slumps in the line.

Can you drain a dehumidifier into a condensate pump?

There are three ways to drain your dehumidifier automatically: Using gravity with a drain hose, an external condensate pump, or internal condensate pump.

How do you connect a drain pipe to a dehumidifier?

Have your dehumidifier either drain into a pipe or directly into a sink. If you do choose a model with a motorized pump, connect a water hose to the dehumidifier’s drain pump hole. Then, place the other end of the provided drain hose inside a sink, drain or drainage pipe.

Can you drain your dehumidifier into sump pump?

Depending on the model of the dehumidifier, the drainage portion of the machine can be connected to the sump pump with either a small tube or preinstalled item. This allows the dehumidifier to constantly empty into the sump pump, meaning homeowners would not have to empty it at all.

Can you dump dehumidifier water into sump pump?





Depending on how much moisture is being collected from the air, a dehumidifier bucket typically needs to be emptied every day or two. By attaching a hose and allowing it to drain into a sump pump, you can eliminate the need to empty the humidifier.

Do dehumidifiers have pumps?

Since they are automatic, the water can be pumped out vertically. When a dehumidifier does not have a pump, a reservoir will fill with water that is being removed from the air and it has to manually be emptied out.

Do dehumidifiers come with drain hose?

No, the drain hose is NOT included with the dehumidifier.

Can I put a regular dehumidifier in my crawl space?

You may be wondering, “Can I put a regular dehumidifier in my crawl space?” The answer is ‘No‘. Small, portable dehumidifiers are a great, temporary solution for problematic areas of your home, such as rooms with poor ventilation.

Where do you run a dehumidifier drain hose?



The most common size is a 5/8″ opening, which will fit most standard garden hoses. Use this to drain away the collected moisture by taking the end of a standard garden hose and attaching it onto the drain fitting of your dehumidifier. Run the hose down to your drain, sump pump, condensate pump, or HVAC drainage line.

Can I drain dehumidifier outside?

If your home does not have a floor drain hole facility, you can always choose to drain the water outside through a window or sink. Here are some simple steps on draining a dehumidifier through the hose.

Can dehumidifier pump uphill?

absolutely not! Mine would not drain with a couple of inches (not feet) of uphill bend in the drain hose. Had to fool around with the position of the unit and the length of the hose until it was pretty much perfectly level to downhill.

Will a dehumidifier remove standing water?



The dehumidifier can give you dry air, dry floor, and drywall. Although it can pull out the dampness extensively and ensure your home is no longer wet; a dehumidifier cannot drain water that is standing for inches deep.

Do dehumidifiers leak water?

Most personal and portable dehumidifiers rely on gravity to move water from the tank out the drain hose. If there is any vertical lift of coiling in the hose, the water will back up into the unit, causing a leak.