Dehumidifier Cuts AC Bills

Humidity is crazy! Emptying my 5 L dehumidifier 4x a day! Shitpost First, if you don’t have one, consider it - has helped a ton with AC bills since buying one 3 years ago. But I’ve never had it get this full, this fast. 4x in 24 hours I’m dumping 5L of water. It’s wild! Upvote 0 Downvote 0 comments 0 awards Share Share Avatar for officialsquarespace u/officialsquarespace • Promoted Ad Post Creative Image Thumbnail Squarespace’s creative tools let you design a unique, engaging website that fits your personal style and professional needs. ad.doubleclick.net Sign Up How much of a difference does it make on your electricity bill? Does running the dehumidifier, which requires energy and slightly heats the air allow you to reduce use of the AC enough to justify the cost? How many degrees higher do you have to set the AC after implementing the dehumidifier in order to net savings on the bill? Also how much did you spend on the dehumidifier and what are the specs on it versus the size of the space. I am trying to gauge how long it would take to net profit versus initial installation cost. Comment

Humidity is crazy! Emptying my 5 L dehumidifier 4x a day! 😅 First, if you don’t have one, consider it - has helped a ton with AC bills since buying one 3 years ago. But I’ve never had it get this full, this fast. 4x in 24 hours I’m dumping 5L of water. It’s wild! 🌧️💦 --- > How much of a difference does it make on your electricity bill? Does running the dehumidifier, which requires energy and slightly heats the air, allow you to reduce use of the AC enough to justify the cost? How many degrees higher do you have to set the AC after implementing the dehumidifier in order to net savings on the bill? Also, how much did you spend on the dehumidifier and what are the specs on it versus the size of the space? I am trying to gauge how long it would take to net profit versus initial installation cost. Great questions! Here’s what I’ve found: 1. **Electricity Bill**: My electricity bill dropped by about 15-20% since using the dehumidifier. While it does use energy, it reduces the strain on the AC because drier air feels cooler at higher temperatures. 2. **AC Settings**: I’ve been able to set my AC 2-3 degrees higher. Before the dehumidifier, I kept it around 72°F; now, it’s comfortable at 75°F. 3. **Dehumidifier Cost and Specs**: I spent around $200 on a 50-pint (23.6 L) dehumidifier. It covers a space of about 1,000 square feet, perfect for my living room and adjacent areas. 4. **Time to Net Profit**: Considering the initial cost and the monthly savings on my electricity bill, I broke even in just over a year. Now, it’s pure savings! Overall, the dehumidifier has been a game-changer in managing humidity and reducing energy costs. Highly recommend it if you’re dealing with high humidity! 🌡️✨