It is normal for Finether dehumidifiers to exhaust during operation. This occurs because the unit draws in humid air, cools it to condense moisture, and then passes that dry air over a warm condenser coil before releasing it back into the room. Exhaust air is typically 3-5°F warmer than the ambient room temperature. Operating Instructions & Safety Optimal Environment: Use in rooms between 5°C and 35°C

If the intake (usually the back) is blocked, the unit will struggle, leading to overheating.

Based on our findings, we recommend the following: