This blows my mind
I have such trouble understanding how Chinese manufacturers cannot make a dehumidifier that doesn’t catch fire. After millions of recalls and probably a wealth of samples to examine, can they not enhance the construction as to not ignite?
And I am a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI). Anyone else out there from the fire community?
I had the unfortunate situation to deal with where I recently needed a dehumidifier for the basement. We had a series of torrential rains in Chicago and the humidity went too high. I wanted to buy vintage, but could not.
And so I did my research and it seems like virtually every brand was recalled over the last decade. And I personally sent two to the recycler for recalls.
In my years working for a large manufacturer, I had examined samples of both Gree and Midea equipment. We could not detect any overt design faults.
And so I bought a Pelonis brand, Made by Midea. The equipment we rebranded from Midea didn’t present much trouble, but those were room air-conditioners. Maybe I should still scour for a vintage dehumidier in the event that this unit gets recalled too.
I have to attend a conference in the next year or so. Maybe I should submit a study of this phenomenon, if my home survives it.