Can you reduce the dehumidification by exhausting into the same room (or other way)? I need humidity in the room I'm looking to cool.
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Exhausting into the same room would defeat the purpose of running the air conditioner. It has a feature specifically for dehumidification, that can be shut off, but by running the air conditioner it will somewhat dehumidify anyway. Also, be aware that this unit is REALLY weak. It does not work very well, at all. Has difficulty cooling even a very small space. Window shaker style AC unit work much better.
245897
You wouldn't achieve a cooling effect if you exhausted into the space you're trying to cool, because you need to vent the hot air outside that space. You would need a separate humidifier or swamp cooler if you're trying to increase humidity.
11554
I would not recommend it. You are putting humidity into the air and with nowhere to vent the humid air you will end up with a sauna. Even with a window open, this did not cool at all for me.
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.
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No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother with this one. I got a slightly smaller Honeywell Quietcare that was quieter and worked more reliably than this one. No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother... » Read More No, you should get as big a humidifier as reasonably possible. The "whole house" claim is exaggerated. I live in a 1000 square foot condo and the two units I've tried, including this one, struggle to keep the humidity at 35% on a dry day. That's fine for me, but I wouldn't want anything less. Besides, there's no real down side with a humidifier that's more than you need. It will just humidify your space to the desired level quicker and shut off, requiring less frequent fill-ups. The fan is loud on the higher settings, but you can keep it at low. In fact, I wouldn't even bother with this one. I got a slightly smaller Honeywell Quietcare that was quieter and worked more reliably than this one. « Show Less
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The exhaust air is cool. The room feels drier after it has been running all day and the humidity indicator on the unit shows a lower humidity level. Unit is located in a basement where the air is generally cooler than the rest of the house.
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I've had my Whynter ARC-131GD for only two months and used it in May, which was an exceptionally dry month humidity-wise here in the Northeast, and June, which was a very rainy, very humid month with temperatures in the upper eighties. Personally, I've never had to empty my AC yet but I've read numerous other reviewers whose ACs have shut down because they've needed emptied/drained). From what I've read and experienced, I understand that ACs, which are so oversized for the space that they cycle on and off too frequently, do not stay on long enough to remove the interior humidity properly and is one of the reasons that the humidity in the interior space elevates. Since I do not feel comfortable in any air conditioned space that is both cold AND clammy and I know that I'm most comfortable in a room with the humidity in the low to mid forties, I do something that's probably considered unusual...I run my dehumidifier along with the AC until any 50 or 60% humidity drops to my comfort zone. I usually run both the AC and dehumidifier concurrently first thing in the morning for a short time, which then maintains humidity in the low forties range all day. Wouldn't work for everyone but, so far, it's been a comfortable combination for me. Lowering the humidity in the room like I do may be why I haven't had to empty or drain my AC.
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My dehumidifier works perfectly. Check the humidity in the room before you run it - it might be too low to extract any great amount of water.
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Evaporative coolers are great for areas with low humidity but will not work well when the humidity is high. If you are lowering the humidity sufficiently with a regular air conditioner, it could provide additional cooing to supplement the air conditioner.
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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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That depends 100% on the area & structure you're trying to dehumidify. Very tight construction 3,000 sqft home in the desert? Sure. Old wood-frame 1,000 sq ft home without vapor barrier in the middle of a Louisiana swamp? Nope. You almost can't go too large with a dehumidifier. The smaller the unit, the longer it will run. If it manages to reach the setpoint it'll shut off until the moisture level gets too high, so there's no harm in having one too large. However, if one's too small it might not ever be able to get the moisture out of the house to your liking.
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Absolutely not as long as the rooms are connected. The air that is dehumidified will act as a sponge and draw in the moist humid air from the adjacent rooms. They do sell a duct kit which serves as a way for you to operate the dehumidifier in an area outside of your living space for aestethic purposes. If you have a finished basement with a utility area, you can mount the dehumidifier behind the wall and duct it in to the living space. I have done that very thing myself and it is a fantastic way to permanently install the unit. When deciding on placement keep in consideration that the dehumidifier must drain into either a sump pit or a condensation pump close to your central air system.
1515821
no but it can be modified (goodbye warranty) to humidify rather than dehumidify. Heating vs cooling is not an option but also a possible modification
1225296
No, placing an evaporative cooler in a humid environment will cause the room to grow hotter. In order for the unit to be efficient, it needs to be placed in an are that has 40% or lower of a humidity level.
710078
I don't think so. The humidity is set at a fixed amount. I think this is more of a air purifier than a humidifier.
1587341
dehumidify a specific room. Once every few weeks you need to heat up the crystals to release the moisture from the crystals - so plug it in outside or in a large room where moisture can be released without issues
1889775
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!
1972104
No, you will just send the moisture back into the basement air. Get a real dehumidifier.