I'm concerned about some reviewers saying it blows out a lot of hot air. Maybe all dehumidifiers do this? Any insight would be helpful.
2004029
Look at the amps the unit draws and compare it to other similar sized units. More amps directly co-ordinates to more heat. The big 8 amp unit will theoretically produce 880 watts of heat when drawing a full 8 amps (compressor running). Unless it's vented to the outside, the entire 880 watts gives up it's heat to the room. That's equivalent to a smaller sized electric portable heater.
2004030
I did not say it blew out hot air . I said it blew the air out the top which help circulate and keeps the air moving around the unit . This in turn helps the unit pull in more uncirculated air which removes more moisture .
2004031
Yes, all humidifiers blow hot air. Unfortunately, that is how they work. We have had to decide if we wanted less humidity or less heat. We vary the use depending on the season. I hope this is helpful.
2004032
All dehumidifiers release warm air. I don't class it as hot air. This action is a part of the process of extracting water from the air. The amount of warm air is not sufficient to be of concern.
2004033
I did notice warm air, but I can't really compare with other dehumidifiers.
2004034
It has a high and low fan setting. I run mine on the low setting and 50% humidity setting. It does not run constantly. What I do notice is a much dryer, more comfortable basement.
2004035
The fan that cools the compressor and condenser coils blows out warm (not hot) air when the compressor is running. The fan continues blowing for a while after the compressor stops. This is the way all refrigeration systems work, and a dehumidifier is essentially a small refrigerator that collects the condensation on the evaporator coils. You just need to make sure you have enough room around the unit for proper air flow.
2004036
It does blow a lot, but it has to to move the air. Check the filter often if you have a lot of dust in air.It is very efficient.
2004037
It does, as it is an energy saver - that is how it saves energy... it works great & you can use with an extension cord.
2004038
Like any other compressor it does, but as long as you follow the installation instructions I think it should be okay. Avoid installing close to loose curtains and papers etc.
1609324
Sounds like it's overheating, I had attached a fan to mine and it worked great.
786614
I wish mine blew cool air. Mine blows hot air making it impossible to use in the summer months when humidity is high.
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This is the second summer I have been using this unit now, and have never had to empty the pan, only if it's set on de-humidify function. However, the A/C is self-evaporative, and the water evaporates as water vapor through the exhaust hose that connects to the outside where your window is. I live in NYC, and it gets pretty humid and hot in the summer. Personally, I would have rather went with a window unit a/c, it would save me space and also probably less noise, since the compressor in window units remains outside, and this unit shutters on and off indoors, and could be unpleasant for people in bedrooms who are sensitive to sudden sounds. This is the second summer I have been using this unit now, and have never had to empty the pan, only if it's set on de-humidify function. However, the A/C is self-evaporative, and the water evaporates as water vapor through the exhaust hose that connects to the outside where your window is. I live in NYC, and it gets pretty humid and hot in the summer. Personally, I would have rather went with a window unit a/c, it would save me space and also probably less noise, since the compressor in window units remains outside, and this unit shutters on and off indoors, and could be unpleasant for... » Read More This is the second summer I have been using this unit now, and have never had to empty the pan, only if it's set on de-humidify function. However, the A/C is self-evaporative, and the water evaporates as water vapor through the exhaust hose that connects to the outside where your window is. I live in NYC, and it gets pretty humid and hot in the summer. Personally, I would have rather went with a window unit a/c, it would save me space and also probably less noise, since the compressor in window units remains outside, and this unit shutters on and off indoors, and could be unpleasant for people in bedrooms who are sensitive to sudden sounds. « Show Less
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it does get fairly hot... it's the heat exchange process that makes the cooling happen, and it vents out that exhaust hose. It should be as hot as a hair blow dryer or so. Therefore, the shorter the 'run' to get it out the room (window, attic, etc) the better as it's not heating the air in the room so the ac has to work harder, meaning more hot air vicious circle thing.
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Make sure you have the unit set on the little screen with the sun pattern , that meens its in cool mode .f its in dehumudify mode,the little droplets pattern will show up on the small screen , you wont get much cooling when its on that cycle ...Thats done by using the MODE button . I found this out that same way , room wasnt getting very cool in dehumidifiing mode , , ...I had to go over the directions to get the modes down properly ...
473052
Agree with all previously posted answers. HOWEVER, this model blows heat very unevenly and develops a very hot "hot spot" in the center. I would buy a different model that has more even heat dispersal.
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We have some higher end equipment and were concerned about the hot air build-up in our new console. If we were just blowing air over the top, the warm air just circulates through and around the equipment. These fans we found very efficiently pull that hot air OUT of the area...and fairly quickly. While we are watching a movie and our big amp is building up heat, the fans keep going and though the air is warm, it is NOT hot as it used to be. Once you turn off the equipment, it cools VERY quickly. We are glad to have them for the peace of mind that we adding longevity to our good equipment...at a low cost. We have some higher end equipment and were concerned about the hot air build-up in our new console. If we were just blowing air over the top, the warm air just circulates through and around the equipment. These fans we found very efficiently pull that hot air OUT of the area...and fairly quickly. While we are watching a movie and our big amp is building up heat, the fans keep going and though the air is warm, it is NOT hot as it used to be. Once you turn off the equipment, it cools VERY quickly. We are glad to have them for the peace of mind that we adding longevity to our good... » Read More We have some higher end equipment and were concerned about the hot air build-up in our new console. If we were just blowing air over the top, the warm air just circulates through and around the equipment. These fans we found very efficiently pull that hot air OUT of the area...and fairly quickly. While we are watching a movie and our big amp is building up heat, the fans keep going and though the air is warm, it is NOT hot as it used to be. Once you turn off the equipment, it cools VERY quickly. We are glad to have them for the peace of mind that we adding longevity to our good equipment...at a low cost. « Show Less
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Did you make sure the temp +/- is set to the temp you want? Every time my power goes off or o unplug it, it resets itself and I have to reset the temp to blow cooler. Also, there is a setting to blow just room air around. Make sure you aren't accidentally on that. Download a booklet and see where the settings should be to blow cool. These things don't have freon, do they??? If so, it could need coolant. When you cleaned it, could you have a loose connection inside somewhere? I've never had trouble with mine, like others seem to. But usually it is because people aren't draining theirs, but trying to use it with it plugged up. And even though they say they'll work that way, they don't. The water must drain. I really love this thing, but using it is complicated.
927997
Hello and HNY;I have hot had that happen. I am using this for the second winter. I havein thecenter of the room, not out of the way. There is a lot of air around it. Good luck, Ihave really good luck with it.
645572
Hello, I have never had a problem with it over heating but I am also not constantly online. If you are constantly online then I am assuming it might become there are no holes for ventilation. Hope that helps
1048455
Ours, ceiling mounted, runs quite warm. I second the recommendation to use standoffs to increase airflow around the unit. I suspect that will help it last longer.
1346894
I called Dyson about this (before I nearly returned it). During most warm months, you must lower it's setting to 32 deg to get cold air/airflow at all. Otherwise, It acts as an automatic heater, coming on and blowing hot air only when the temperature of the room is lower than the setting you selected. There may also be a slight delay before airflow begins as it can take a few minutes to calibrate.I was a little annoyed, I would have expected a 'just blow air' mode to act more like their other fan models.
1567401
That is evidently how this dehumidifier is designed. It probably has to do with getting air to the humidity sensor. I keep my unit on low fan and turn it off for periods of time when I know the humidity is relatively low.
1473592
Hi SueWe have had absolutely no problems with this dehumidifier which runs constantly in our basementDidn't see anything freezing or frosting up but does a great job I do recommend it highly
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Hi Jennifer - I think this is a great accessory. I received mine about a month ago and it worked perfectly with my portable air conditioner. My air conditioner has two openings, an intake (sucks in the air) and an outtake ( blows out the hot air). I've only connected the one hose to the outtake opening. Have not experienced any issues. I live in a 1,200 sq ft condo loft, all open space. Get rid of the loft area and it's about 900 sq ft. My 14,000 BTU Delonghi portable air conditioner I purchased thru Costco keeps the entire condo cool. All-in-all, this accessory works perfectly; however, make sure you have the appropriate BTUs to keep the area cool. Hi Jennifer - I think this is a great accessory. I received mine about a month ago and it worked perfectly with my portable air conditioner. My air conditioner has two openings, an intake (sucks in the air) and an outtake ( blows out the hot air). I've only connected the one hose to the outtake opening. Have not experienced any issues. I live in a 1,200 sq ft condo loft, all open space. Get rid of the loft area and it's about 900 sq ft. My 14,000 BTU Delonghi portable air conditioner I purchased thru Costco keeps the entire condo cool. All-in-all, this accessory works perfectly; however,... » Read More Hi Jennifer - I think this is a great accessory. I received mine about a month ago and it worked perfectly with my portable air conditioner. My air conditioner has two openings, an intake (sucks in the air) and an outtake ( blows out the hot air). I've only connected the one hose to the outtake opening. Have not experienced any issues. I live in a 1,200 sq ft condo loft, all open space. Get rid of the loft area and it's about 900 sq ft. My 14,000 BTU Delonghi portable air conditioner I purchased thru Costco keeps the entire condo cool. All-in-all, this accessory works perfectly; however, make sure you have the appropriate BTUs to keep the area cool. « Show Less
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It does blow out hot air. If you use it is s smaller room it will definitely make the hot in that room warmer.