One humid morning last summer, our faithful basement dehumidifier just wouldn’t turn on. I dug out the instruction booklet. Under troubleshooting tips, it said to check the filter, which should be ...

Dryers that don’t dry, vacuum cleaners that don’t clean, and air conditioners that don’t cool might be plagued by the same problem: a clogged or dirty filter. To keep many appliances in tip-top shape, ...

Having a dehumidifier will make humid days more tolerable, but if you miss your monthly cleaning, the machine won't work as well. Although a proper cleaning of your model may require some tools and ...

While your dehumidifier is busy pulling moisture from the air, it's also collecting all sorts of nasty stuff -- mildew, bacteria and mold. Cleaning it out regularly (at least once every few weeks) is ...