How much heat does this generate? Any way to duct the heat used to regenerate the desiccant outdoors?
1172159
Minimal heat (not warm to touch). Since this system is all enclosed, I doubt you could reroute the heat...
1172160
I have my unit in the basement and I have not noticed that it produces much heat at all, certainly less than the compressor types. Generating heat isn't that big an issue in Upstate New York. What I like about the unit is that it is very quiet. It cycles on and off indicating that it can keep my basement at a reasonable level of humidity without running all the time. I have no idea how well it might work in climate that is both hotter and more humid.
1533527
Most of the heat comes from the sides and not the back. I don't know how that will work in your situation.
2088445
Ours works fine, but our builder did not allow enough room to vent out the heat it generates (it's built in). We tried to remedy ourselves, but it needs a professional to correct the issue, so it sits unused. Sorry I spent the money.
244702
It generates a bit of heat yes, but I've never had it overheat. Max ambient temp I used it in was I think 32C.
855056
This is not a heating unit. It is a dehumidifier which takes moisture out of the air.
531076
No, it only generate wind when it runs. But it base on the surroundings. If weat her is hot, I'm not sure whether it will create heat.
1303636
It just recycles the air- does not cool. I has a digital read out for the temp but that is all.
723275
I installed mine in the garage but needs to be installed on an outer wall so the fume are released outside, unless you are using a duct system2 question I think is no, this is an on demand system and it will only heat water as needed. You would need a standard water heater as those are running all the time which a loop system works.
1814258
Yes it produces heat but no idea how many BTUs. We live in FL and it's summer We turned it on only long enough to test that it works.
2274473
No you cannot, this unit needs to be connected to a ducting that is properly vented to the outside!
2165291
I use it as back up defrost... It does not put out enough heat to be a heat source.
376638
The heated air generated by the compressor has to be vented through an exhaust tube. That tube is usually connected to a plastic panel that fits into an open window slot. In lieu of doing that, the tube could be installed so that it is directed to an opening other than a window. Or you could add extra tubing to extend the length so that it travels to another room and is directed outside (such as a patio). The negative to that is that the hot air inside the tube has a longer way to go to vent outside.
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I ran this at night in the master bedroom of my TH (in northern Virginia where it gets quite humid and steamy in the summer) because I wasn't able to get cold air upstairs from the HVAC (bad ducts). It kept me nice and cool at night and I did not see any significant increase in my electric bill compared to when I wasn't using it. How much power does it use? I'm not sure.
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Hi. I bought this last year. Love it. It does generate heat. A fill up of ethanol lasts about 3-4 hours. I use it in a 300-400 square feet room and it gets quite cozy fast. Heats up the room nicely. I bought it exactly for that as I cant turn on my electrical heater because my sofa is right in front. For complimentary heating in cooler winter nights, it does the job. But you can't leave it on unattended. So if looking for heat overnight, this is not it. Its also very pretty, sets a great ambiance. I also use it on my patio.
1976084
That information is not in the instruction manual, but it does say that there is no heat source, as the cool vapor is generated by ultrasonic vibration. I don't know if that helps at all, but your question is a good one.
1868159
Really depends on the space and insulation. At max output this heater produces 60,000 but/hour. You can figure out the heating arrangement here:http://www.calculator.net/btu-calculator.html I use it in a semi-insulated garage that is 1000 sq/ft and it brings it up from 25 to 60 in about 15 minutes on high.
34703
yes you can, it moves about 250CFM about a much as a 6 or 7" air duct can handle, a bigger duct say 8 or9" will allow it to move a little more. Very quite. needs a switch or relay to control the cycle on and off. not for high heat.