Is there desiccant inside this filter unit to dry the air? If not, can I simply add it myself?
1456744
No, it is only a filter, I added a separate desuccant dryer after this filter
1456745
No it doesn't come with desiccant but a paper filter. I don't think you can add desiccants in this one.
504986
Directly into the unit. FYI, we have this and it really does not work very well. It cannot keep up in our home with putting humidity into the air in the winter. The best it gets up to when it's dry outside is 38. It's sitting in our attic:(
1152687
You have to plug this item indoors, which defeats the purpose of de-humidifying a room. The instructions suggest a garage or some area of the home where one can afford extra humidity. I live in an apartment, so this is a HUGE problem in the summer, when I have excessive humidity. There is no easy solution to this problem if you cannot affford any extra humidity while the Eva-dry re-charges. Sorry.
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I guess it depends on what you were using the desiccant to dry out. For myself I use it to dry the air in my compressor. It has water and trace amounts of compressor oil. Therefore, I do not reuse. If it was purely water I would suggest the oven or my gas grill. Hope this helps.
2118053
When I spoke with New Air, they told me that the only thing I would need to do is empty the water...and the unit will let you know when it needs to be emptied. There is a water plug and a hose that comes with the unit. I have not had to empty the unit yet...possibly because I have only used it for heating so far. I will know if I need to drain the unit when I use the air conditioning.
1566722
Have you cleaned it? Are you using the filter they recommend you use with it? These things make a difference...I use mine in our office...we are in very dry weather so I really need it in the winter with central heating...
1541425
There a sight glass on the canister and two pictures of what color the desiccant looks like when the desiccant when not saturated with moisture. The other picture is darker and shows when the bag of desiccant needs to be replaced because it is saturated to much to be effective. I would suggest that you make a by pass valve and run off a cheaper water extractor for when you run air tools and then be able to switch over to your desiccant filter for painting only as the replacement bag of desiccant is very expensive. about 1/3 the cost of the whole unit new. (about $100.00)
1696978
Nope. There is an interior lid that raises to allow air to escape when to dryer is on, then drops to keep out drafts and critters when the dryer is off.
2190268
you should dry your nose before it makes the filter wet. it's not a good idea to make it wet, it will decrease its efficiency. I think.
2064940
Don't know - have not used this humidifier without filter. Old humidifier had no filter; put out much "white dust", so switched to humidifier with filter and it significantly reduced this problem. Currently use 2 Crane tear-drop humidifiers in 800+ square foot apartment and have no problem keeping humidity at comfortable level.
996195
the water and the filter do a good job of catching the dust and lint if they are kept clean so things do not over heat. As to the humidity , it has to go somewhere whether it is a vent less dryer you now have or a vented dryer. In our case we are in Hawaii and can open a window or two to let the humidity out of our condo unit.
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I would not recommend because most air purifiers have a hepa filter too, they are able to filter any excess carbon. Also if it is a window air conditioner and could be exposed to moisture, the carbon filter would get wet and if not dried could possible have mold spores attach causing respiratory irritation.
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I have not found moisture to be a problem at all, but we live in a fairly dry climate. We actually have a humidifier on our furnace. You probably don't need a dehumidifier. I am very satisfied with this product!
1849946
There is no meaningful fan/blower on the unit. You will need to have a way for the air to flow from other rooms into the room where the dehumidifier is located.
1091740
No. This is an air filter to reduce dust particles. It is not a dehumidifier
1984045
does not have an air filter as it is primarily designed to dehumidify air, which it does well. the amount of air released is less than what is taken in due to moisture removal. suggest you consider a separate air cleaner.
168951
Yes, 1st remove water tank. The air filter can now be removed by sliding it down from the top front of the dehumidifier where the tank was removed. I have not had any over heat problems. Though, the air coming out of the device is quite warm and should not be placed near furniture.