Recycling Water from Basement Dehumidifier

I have a lift limit of 1 gal. - 8 lbs. On my dehumidifer I cut a hole in the drip bucket and attached a hose to it. I have it lined up with the drain hole and as it drips into the drain I never have to empty it. Yes, It Is Free water but think of the dust, mold spores and smell you are pouring into the washer. If you let it drain out you will find it has a slight slime to it. I also add bleach to the drip basket or vinegar (white) every month, remember years back about all those people in Pa. (I think) that got sick from the water in the air cooling system at a hotel?

My mother has a dehumidifier in her basement. She waters her outside plants with the water collected from hers.

lucy_summer

November 1, 20180 found this helpful

That's a good idea when you have a garden or houseplants. Another good option is to use water from dehumidifier for flushing toilet or pour it into a steam iron.