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Can we talk about that $200 dehumidifier I bought for my basement last spring?
I live in Seattle where it rains like 9 months a year and my basement always smelled like wet dog and old socks. I kept ignoring it thinking it was just normal. Then I spent $200 on a big Frigidaire dehumidifier from Home Depot back in March. Fast forward to June and I go down there to grab a box and the smell is totally gone. No musty air, no damp feeling. Plus the bucket fills up every 2 days which grosses me out but also proves it's doing something. Has anyone else had a cheap fix like this make such a difference in their home?
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emma_wells833mo ago
Whoa, every 2 days?! That's wild, I had no idea they caught that much.
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quinnm773mo ago
Wait, 2 days in summer? How much water are we talking here?
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emma_baker613mo ago
The bucket fill rate is honestly kind of satisfying to check on! I got one for my place too and I empty it like clockwork every 2 days in the summer. Feels gross to see all that water but so worth it for fresh air finally.
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torres.blair3mo ago
Poured mine out this morning and definitely didn't stare at the gross yellow water for a full minute before gagging. My plants are getting suspicious of how much I'm sweating their care routine.
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