wheelgun1958
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I'm considering buying one in the near future. Surely there are some here with reviews.
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Dehumidifiers
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I used a couple at my lake house. The big downside is having to empty the reservoir. If installed on a wall, close to a sink it could be plumbed to drain continuously. I even forget the make or models I used. The different companies make them, then quit for a few years, then begin again. Good luck.
gramps
gramps
I'm still running the furnace-it dries the air very effectively.
I've had good results with Solous(sp)--3 years and still going. Think I got it from Home Depot or Menards. Takes much less electricity than my older model and doesn't freeze up but generates more heat as a compromise.
I suggest you get a unit 50-100% higher capacity than you think you'll need.
I've had good results with Solous(sp)--3 years and still going. Think I got it from Home Depot or Menards. Takes much less electricity than my older model and doesn't freeze up but generates more heat as a compromise.
I suggest you get a unit 50-100% higher capacity than you think you'll need.
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If not near a wall or sump, you can drain it into a condensate pump. If you have to dump it, you won't be able to keep up with it.
JFB
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I picked up a small GoldStar from Big Lots, not sure what model/size. I carried it with me and used it in motel rooms. Normally these rooms would be +60% when I arrived. It would pull most places down to 40%. I would have to dump the contanier once a day.
It is now in a 1000sf older house. when it gets above 50%, it will drop it to 35% and be full the next day
It is now in a 1000sf older house. when it gets above 50%, it will drop it to 35% and be full the next day
Sears Kenmore.... going on 15 years or more.... actually I looked and it says Edison on the front but I know I bought it from Sears.
"Sears Kenmore.... going on 15 years or more.... actually I looked and it says Edison on the front but I know I bought it from Sears."
I replaced one about that vintage. The new one uses 1/2 the electricity and removes moisture faster.
I replaced one about that vintage. The new one uses 1/2 the electricity and removes moisture faster.
Rook
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I used an LG 40 pint model in my travel trailer for several years when I was working out of town. The new models today are not like your grandparents dehumidifiers that would run for 25 or 30 years and the commercial models are high dollar. A 2 year warranty is about the best you can hope for on regular dehumidifiers.
The first LG I had lasted almost 2 years before it conked out but LG stood behind the warranty and replaced it. I ran the replacement for another 3 years before I sold my travel trailer when I retired.
If you go to Amazon and read the reviews on dehumidifiers you'll have second thoughts of buying one of any make. They all have some pretty bad reviews.
The first LG I had lasted almost 2 years before it conked out but LG stood behind the warranty and replaced it. I ran the replacement for another 3 years before I sold my travel trailer when I retired.
If you go to Amazon and read the reviews on dehumidifiers you'll have second thoughts of buying one of any make. They all have some pretty bad reviews.
"If you go to Amazon and read the reviews on dehumidifiers you'll have second thoughts of buying one of any make."
And the alternative is?????????
And the alternative is?????????
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wheelgun1958
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Rook said:
Yes, I noticed that. It's why I queried the forum membership.
rugerguy211
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I've had good luck with the two DeLonghi DD50P dehumidifiers in use right now.
The "50" indicates how many pints of water it will pull from the air in 24 hours.
The "P" indicates it has a built in pump to get the water into a sink, or in my case, outside through a hole in the wall.
I have one constantly dehumidifying and pumping to the outside. The second unit is used only during summer months when the humidity in the basement consistently goes above 55%. My goal is 50%.
As for how long they might work? These are my first DeLonghi units, and I'll be happy if I get 7 years.
Other brands have never lasted more than 5 years.
If it matters, in my experience, dehumidifiers are about as loud as window air conditioners.
So if noise is a factor for you it would be beneficial to get the specs to compare various units noise level.
The "50" indicates how many pints of water it will pull from the air in 24 hours.
The "P" indicates it has a built in pump to get the water into a sink, or in my case, outside through a hole in the wall.
I have one constantly dehumidifying and pumping to the outside. The second unit is used only during summer months when the humidity in the basement consistently goes above 55%. My goal is 50%.
As for how long they might work? These are my first DeLonghi units, and I'll be happy if I get 7 years.
Other brands have never lasted more than 5 years.
If it matters, in my experience, dehumidifiers are about as loud as window air conditioners.
So if noise is a factor for you it would be beneficial to get the specs to compare various units noise level.
Rook
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Mobuck said:
A high dollar commercial model would be the alternative but even the modern day commercial models are not made like they were in the old days.
Where are you putting it and how much do you want to spend? You know a window A.C. might work better or if you are really flush a mini-split unit.
Rook
Blackhawk
Anybody buying a dehumidifier might want to look at the ones that's been on recall due to starting fires from overheating and not get one of those. Most are made by the Chinese company Gree.
https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/lawsuit/dehumidifier-recall.html
"Dehumidifier Recall - Gree, Frigidaire, GE, and Others Recalled. Reports of incidents involving the dehumidifiers, including 71 fires resulting in more than $2 million in property damage."
"The first recall involved a variety of dehumidifiers with brand names including Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima."
They've recalled over 2.4 million of them. I was glad to see that my LG is not one of them...yet.
https://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/lawsuit/dehumidifier-recall.html
"Dehumidifier Recall - Gree, Frigidaire, GE, and Others Recalled. Reports of incidents involving the dehumidifiers, including 71 fires resulting in more than $2 million in property damage."
"The first recall involved a variety of dehumidifiers with brand names including Danby, De'Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima."
They've recalled over 2.4 million of them. I was glad to see that my LG is not one of them...yet.
