Though there are no specific constraints to where a home dehumidifier should be placed inside the house, the unit must be kept in an area where the air inlet and outlet are not blocked, Thereby, it is highly advised that the device must always be kept with a gap of few centimeters from the wall in both the inlet and outlet areas to achieve optimal performance.
Any blockage at the air inlet will hinder the efficiency of this system as the unit will not be able to effectively draw in moist air, resulting in delayed dehumidification.
Additionally, any hindrance to the air outlet will prevent the dry and dehumidified air from effectively circulating across the entire area, defeating the primary purpose for which the unit was placed.