Is it OK to sleep in a room with a dehumidifier?

By Laura S. Harris
May 14, 2021

Having your dehumidifier running all night is safe and also a good idea if the relative humidity levels are high. High levels of humidity can affect your sleep in three primary ways, namely breathing, comfort, and allergies. *This article may contain affiliate links.

Should I turn off my dehumidifier at night?

When you first operate your dehumidifier, it would be good practise to run it continuously until the RH falls below the 60% mark or fills up the water tank, which ever comes first. Once RH is below 60% you can then use the dehumidifier during day and off during the night.

Can you drink the water that comes out of a dehumidifier?

The water the dehumidifier collects is actually very clean water; comparable to distilled water. ... But if the water sits around in the tank, it can provide a hospitable medium for the growth of bacteria and molds making it unfit for drinking.

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References

• humiditycheck.com (Jun 4, 2021) ? Is It Safe To Leave A Dehumidifier On All Night? • HumidityCheck ...
• https://www.miteyfresh.com.au (Jun 4, 2021) How Long Should I Run My Dehumidifier? – Mitey Fresh Building ...
• https://www.mcgill.ca (Jul 5, 2018) Is water from a dehumidifier drinkable? | Office for Science and ...