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Can I Use The Water From My Dehumidifier In My Washing Machine?

My dehumidifier is near my washing machine in my cellar?Every time I empty the dehumidifier down the sink I feel I am wasting water. Can I use the water from my dehumidifier to add to my incoming water in my washing machine?

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    The water collected by a dehumidifier isn't pure, and it's probably best just to pour it down the drain. 

    The water comes from condensate on refrigerant-type coils and it collects in a basin. The water washes dust out of the dehumidifier as it drips into the collection basin, where it also collects dirt. Fish  breeders won't use dehumidifier water in aquariums because fish don't  breed well in it, possibly because copper or zinc collects in the water from the condensation coils. Watering plants may be the safest re-use of this water, however the minerals may be an issue there, too. It's best probably to just pour it down the drain.

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    Cyndal 

    answered 1 year ago

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