Dehumidifier - Drain Hose Issues

A garden water hose can be connected to a drain port on a Dehumidifier so that it will automatically empty into a floor drain as water is collected. Check the Owner's Manual for your specific model for instructions on how to use a hose to drain the water.For additional information regarding the drain options when using a Dehumidifier, please check out our Dehumidifier - Draining Options article.

Dehumidifier Not Draining with Hose Attached

If water is not draining through the hose, please check the following.

• Make sure you have a good connection where the garden hose attaches and that there is a rubber washer properly installed in the end of the garden hose. If the connection is loose, gently tighten the connection with pliers.
• If the hose is pushed into a drain, such as a standpipe, make sure it is not pushed in too far. If the hose is touching water, it will not drain. Pull out the hose until the hose outlet is above the water line.
• Cut off any excess hose so that it is moving in a straight line to the drain.
• Avoid using an old or damaged garden hose.
• Clean the Dehumidifier drain and hose:
• 1. If there is water in the bucket, empty the bucket.
  2. Unplug the appliance.
  3. Clean the Dehumidifier drain with a baby bottle brush or pipe cleaner (like used for kids crafts).
  4. Clean the drain hose with the same.
  5. Make sure the drain hose is routed downward. If the drain line is mounted at a steep angle downward less material will accumulate in the hose and drain.

Draining Through the Hose, Bucket Full Light Is On

Check the garden hose where it attaches to the Dehumidifier. A loose or bad connection will cause leaking into the bucket and through the hose at the same time.

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