Can I Lay a Dehumidifier over?
Possible damage to the dehumidifier includes the compressor stalling and/or blowing an internal valve and damage to the dehumidifier's refrigerant tubes. Oil and refrigerant mixing can cause the dehumidifier to not do what it is suppose to do—to remove moisture out of the air in a room or other space. Even if you hurry and sit the dehumidifier upright, there is no guarantee that all of the oil will drain back into the compressor. Also, the owner's manual and fact sheet that came with your dehumidifier warns against laying the dehumidifier on its side. By doing so, you are voiding the warranty on the unit as well.
