How do I set the humidity level ? Also why when I have it on contunous mode does the bucket still fill and shut off?
1531093
When the bucket fills the machine will automatically shut off until the water is dumped out and the float drops. To set the humidity level turn off continuous mode the press the up/down arrows until the led readout is at the desired humidity level.
1531094
When you first set up your dehumidifier, you are instructed to run it in continuous mode for 24 hours. You will get a notification on the dial face when the bucket is full to empty it. After the continuous operation, you can then select the humidity level you want on the dial face.
1531095
Unless you install the drain hose connection the bucket will always fill under any running function you run the unit in. You cannot set the unit in continuous mode and set the humidity level since the unit is running wide open in the continuous mode. Install the drain hose to (somewhere that is close or into a sump). Place the unit in Auto mode and then set the humidity level where you want.
1327599
I wish I knew. I have this and the manual says absolutely nothing about how to set this in dehumidifier mode....nor do I see anything on the display about % of humidity. Sounds like BS to me. I'm probably going to get a separate dehumidifier instead...considering the fact that dehumidifiers display the amount of humidity in the air. I have no idea why NewAir listed this as a dehumidifier. I understand that AC mode can serve as a slight dehumidifier, but that's not so concentrated on that function.
27288
We live in a hot and dry apartment. We usually do not at the timer, set output to max, and it will cycle on/off until it runs out of water, usually the next morning. The humidistat does appear to overestimate the humidity by about 10% compared to a separate hydrometer. I believe this is due to the location of the senor near the mist output, but is easy to overcome by setting the target humidity about 10% higher. The timer is optional and I've never used it.
2053888
I too experienced the same thing with this Humidistat, it would switch open (off) when the humidity would fall below the set point and would switch closed (on) when the humidity went above the set point. I found this opposite on how I was expecting the device to function. Has anyone else experienced this?
1206363
I never used the the dehumidifier mode, since the air conditioner dehumidifies the air while it is cooling. I have found that the settings are confusing and anytime that the power goes out the settings are reset and the settings revert back to Celsius. I play around with the remote control until it starts cooling again. During the summer during times of high humidity I had to empty the tank 3 times a day. When the tank is full the air conditioner cuts off to prevent overflow onto the floor. I had considered rigging a sump pump to expel the water in the tank through a tube in the window so that I would not have to keep emptying the tank. I have since replaced my portable air conditioner with a Frigidaire window unit. The window unit has the benefits of draining the water out of the back onto the ground, the settings do not reset when power goes out so the air conditioner resumes cooling when power returns, and my energy bill went down quite a bit when I switched to the window unit. I believe that there is no way to stop the tank from filling up when the unit is running, so you may want to rig a 12 volt bilge pump or sump pump in the water tank and send the water build up out of the window through tubing. You may contact Danby who was of no help anwering my questions. If there is anyway that you can use a window unit you should do it, the window unit will pay for itself through lower energy costs.
786616
Make sure the desired humidity is set with the up/down arrows, or it will just be a fan which may feel cool. The level must be reset after a power outage or unplugging.
477392
I don't know. I have never set it. We have it in the basement and it always running, until it fills the bucket then stops...
1559086
Besides soaking a new filter for about 1/2 to 1 hour. There are 2-control knobs that will affect the amount of humidity in the air (white stream of air). The left control knob is the HUMIDITY and the right control knob is the On-Off and blower speed. I would start with both controls turned down or alll the way to the left. Turn (HUMIDITY) control fully on to the right or clockwise, the slowly try increasing the (ON-OFF) to the right (clockwise) until you see some white moisture coming out of the nozzle. Then it becomes a matter of ajusting both controls to the humidity and speed you desire. Howard
1454659
It shuts off when it need emptying, however I don't know if it shuts off when reaching the desired humidity level. Ours is in the basement and under house and has never reached that point.
726194
Unclear how to do this. I have accidentally set the humidity level by fiddling around when the unit is first powering up, but since it isn't possible (as far as I can see) to discern the setting by looking at the display - good luck. (But it does run very quietly, and since I don't have mine on continuous drain - I empty the tub daily - it doesn't matter...)
615144
When the humidity level is reached, the compressor (most electric-intensive component) shuts off but the fan stays on. This is advertised as a feature to continuously circulate the air and give a more accurate humidity sensor reading. When the bucket is full, both the compressor AND fan shut off.
1051698
First, I would make sure all the settings are correct. If they are, and if you have humidity, then I would say you got a dud. We're in the northeast, where it's been disgustingly humid for it seems like forever, and ours is working fine. We empty it 3 or 4 times a day and run it on high, usually. If you got a defective unit, I don't know what the return policy is, but would think the company -- or Amazon -- will honor the warranty without any problem.
714232
It's pretty simple. You use it on a 5 gallon bucket. there are 3 clips that hook on the bottem of the blue bowl and they sit on the bucket. You can adjust the level once you put some water in it. The pump goes in the bucket. The hose from the pump connects to the shut off valve and then the valve screws on to the blue bowl. Hook up the Red clip to the (+)positive on the battery and the black to the (-) negative and you are ready to go. Put a drop of dish soap in the water to help it keep clear and seperate the gold better. Hope this helps. Don't remember if mine had istructions or not. Works good though. It's pretty simple. You use it on a 5 gallon bucket. there are 3 clips that hook on the bottem of the blue bowl and they sit on the bucket. You can adjust the level once you put some water in it. The pump goes in the bucket. The hose from the pump connects to the shut off valve and then the valve screws on to the blue bowl. Hook up the Red clip to the (+)positive on the battery and the black to the (-) negative and you are ready to go. Put a drop of dish soap in the water to help it keep clear and seperate the gold better. Hope this helps. Don't remember if mine had istructions or not.... » Read More It's pretty simple. You use it on a 5 gallon bucket. there are 3 clips that hook on the bottem of the blue bowl and they sit on the bucket. You can adjust the level once you put some water in it. The pump goes in the bucket. The hose from the pump connects to the shut off valve and then the valve screws on to the blue bowl. Hook up the Red clip to the (+)positive on the battery and the black to the (-) negative and you are ready to go. Put a drop of dish soap in the water to help it keep clear and seperate the gold better. Hope this helps. Don't remember if mine had istructions or not. Works good though. « Show Less
158070
I have had no problems. The set up is simple. Just pick the humidity setting in 5% increments from the top-mounted control panel using the up or down arrow buttons. The lowest setting is 45%.
1551879
The condenser shuts off when it reach's the setting of the humidity but the fan runs all the time. When the humidity gets high then your setting the condenser will start. If you read the manual when the power shuts off and then comes back on it will go to default setting much lower then you may have set.
1410604
i fill mine up once a night and it's empty by morning.The setting is on warm mist and the speed is on as low as possible
1551878
Yes once the humidty level is reached the unit shuts off I empty the container push it back in & the unit starts up automaticly ......... I'm very happy with my humidfier