Can it be used without the Dehumidifier function and is it quieter that way? Very low humidity ger in AZ, often less than 10%
1556803
I do not use dehumidifier function. Can't tell about noose. We live in about 20% humidity.
1556804
Yes it can, it can be used as just an AC unit. It sounds roughly the same though.
1556805
The dehumidifier is a separate function. I don't know if it's quieter. I returned it after a week. Don't buy it. Go with the delonghi brand. Doesn't need to be drained. You won't regret it
458942
Hi, I installed this in my son's house last fall. It has a separate humidistat control, which I installed in the return duct, about six feet from the furnace. It responds to the relative humidity in the house, which we set to 45%. Once set, it maintained an even level of humidity throughout the winter. My son & his family were very happy. No maintenance, except to replace the filter pad this fall. His house is about 1800 square feet. I give it 5 stars!
834476
I love this dehumidifier! However, I bought it to solve a problem in a very small space, on purpose, because I also needed it to keep the space above freezing in winter. It does have the ability to be set for a specific humidity, if you want, of 40, 50, or 60%, another thing I love about it, as I need it to prevent mold so keep it set at 40%, and it does a great job. Hope you get your answer for the size space you need.
439342
Live in New York, humid summers here, with 80% humidity some days. Looking to protect film equipment. Looking to combat the days with high humidity and cool off the room instead of using the AC. Will this dehumidifier work well under these parameters?
100489
Its just a fan it moves air it has a temp control its not a dehumidifier or humidifier so there is no need for a humidity control
969486
I use mine in a very damp cellar area. By virtue of lowering the humidity level from 82% to an average of 45%, my cellar does have a cool yet dry feel now but the air from the dehumidifier does have a somewhat warm feel to it.
1092969
yes it is very quiet, especially compared with a standard compressor type dehumidifier. But initially it has a strong odor from the heating element- it was really strong for about 2 weeks- if it had been in a small room with me it would have been unacceptable. It goes away after a couple of weeks. So break it in in another room before you get intimate with it.
1829048
The fan runs only when the unit is dehumidifying, according to the humidity level you choose.
1327598
I have never used this as a Dehumidifier... but found the manual online...http://cache.air-n-water.com/manuals/newair-ac-12000e-user's-guide.pdf
545898
There is only moisture build up when you use it in dehumidify mode. When using in air conditioner mode, you have to vent the hot air out a window. I think some have vented the hot air into a closet but it comes with a window attachment for the window.
70238
Yes, it does. I leave it on the lower speed because it's slightly quieter, still removes the moisture, and I suspect uses slightly less electricity. I find that I empty the unit about twice a day. Now that the air isn't so humid, I actually turn the unit off so the fan doesn't run constantly. The fan does turn off when the water bucket fills, though. I still recommend the unit. I hope this was helpful.
364823
I haven't experienced any significant moisture in our year of use so far,George ...I run it in a basement apartment that also has a dehumidifier but we haven't had to use it for moisture yet. Our apartment ''we rent out'' has two bedrooms and a kicthen so if any moisture levels out heater works great also easy to clean and install well worth the money/effort
1473691
I believe the user who mentioned "sub-zero temperatures" was talking about using it in his basement when the outside temperatures were below zero. He didn't mean to suggest the humidifier itself was being used in a sub-zero environment
1691235
I just checked my Dehumidifier unit and the Fan does shut off when the humidity is reached. My unit is running very well. I had two 40 Pint units and replaced them with one 30 pint unit in just the one room in the basement and it is easily maintaining the humidity level around 40 - 45%. Another point I will mention is that I received 2 checks today for the units that were recalled due to overheating. My 2 units did not overheat, but I guess it might have happened eventually. They were a few years old.
1590091
I recently installed one of these, it basically works as a switch, so you can wire it as you wish. It has an in-built humidity sensor, and an external sensor to mount outside. You can switch a humidifier and dehumidifer and a fan. I configured it to start the a/c fan and 1st stage compressor when the humidity raises above 55 or 60% depending on what you set it to, as I live in SW FL. Works better than I ever expected it too, lowers my a/c electric usage drastically, and prohibits the mold/mildew smell you find in this part of the country!
418150
Live in PHX and house is at 85 degrees or so in summer and the unit has no problems keeping it at its lowest settings,46 degrees in upper 54 in lower. This unit has dual cooling systems and the area each unit has to cool is pretty small....... Not sure if humidity plays a role though. Hope this helps.
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It would depeand on what speed you had it on. I don't fine to be noise at all. though I do not have it in the bed room. on low speed it is very quite. although at any speed, I hardly notice that it is there. this is my second year with the humidifier, and one of the best buys in humidfiers I have made.