does this unit have to run all the time? all other dehumidifiers I have had shut off when the set point was reached
2038473
Ours runs for a period of time you set, but not on an auto humidity setting basis. When it turns off from the timer, you have to turn it on again. It is not like an alarm clock where it resets for the next day.
2038474
It Can be set up to shut off automatic 3 different ways. It's all in the manual. This is a good unit.Pulls a lot of moisture out of the air.
2038475
Yes the fan on my unit runs 24-7-365. Only the compressor cycle on and off as needed to maintain it set point. You do get a hi low control button for the fan.
2038476
Hi, well here is the scoop. I have mine located in the basement, and I go down there very little. A friend set it up for me and what I can tell you is it works very well, much better than the two I have had over the last 20 years. The basement is much dryer and smells better than it ever has. The unit does turn on and off I guess because sometimes when I do go downstairs it is not running. The light is on, right now, and the temp ready 68 degrees and humity light says 30 so that being said it must turn off and on. I hope this helps. It is very quite too.Just read the first comment and am confused because I know nothing about the timer. Maybe mine is different or MAYBE I should read the manual. Hi, well here is the scoop. I have mine located in the basement, and I go down there very little. A friend set it up for me and what I can tell you is it works very well, much better than the two I have had over the last 20 years. The basement is much dryer and smells better than it ever has. The unit does turn on and off I guess because sometimes when I do go downstairs it is not running. The light is on, right now, and the temp ready 68 degrees and humity light says 30 so that being said it must turn off and on. I hope this helps. It is very quite too.Just read the first... » Read More Hi, well here is the scoop. I have mine located in the basement, and I go down there very little. A friend set it up for me and what I can tell you is it works very well, much better than the two I have had over the last 20 years. The basement is much dryer and smells better than it ever has. The unit does turn on and off I guess because sometimes when I do go downstairs it is not running. The light is on, right now, and the temp ready 68 degrees and humity light says 30 so that being said it must turn off and on. I hope this helps. It is very quite too.Just read the first comment and am confused because I know nothing about the timer. Maybe mine is different or MAYBE I should read the manual. « Show Less
2038477
The first one I bought runs continuously but the second one I bought shuts off. I don't know why, but I bought them because they are made in the USA. I would buy another at any time. They seem to work great.
1946775
You need to unplug it. That's the same as all pet fountains I've seen. Mine runs 24/7.
599464
Yes the machine will automatically shut off, then start again when needed. Set the desired humidity level, fan speed, etc. and forget it... Well make sure the drain hose is attached and to a continuous drain otherwise you'll have to empty the bucket provided.
659911
No, from what I know of my unit, the dehumidifier is built in and can't be shut off.
1872504
Yes, it is suppose to run for around 8 hours depending on the tempature of the water. Make sure you have not over filled the unit. Also make sure water does not get into the air vent on the side.
186902
I don't have my setup to empty into a drain but the unit I have does shut off completely when the desired humidity level is reached. I have been unhappy about this since the unit is not supposed to shut off completely (unless the water tank is full). I returned one unit after confirming with the manufacturer that indeed the fan should continue running even when the compressor stops (once humidity level is reached). The second unit they sent me is doing the same thing as the first - shutting off and then clicking back on....which wakes me up at night.
339786
We never had a problem and it does not shut off. You should check with manufacturer to see if it can be a defective unit
1775592
Yes ,Once the dirsired hummidity is reach the unit will turn off and will run again when the humidity rises...I love this unit......Also you can set the timer to run for 1,2,3 hours and more....and then the unit will shut completely off...
940797
Yes. It will run until you turn it off. There is a setting for an automatic shut-off too if you want to use it.
1345151
The fan should not run continuously. If the evap. Thermostat is satisfied with the room temperature the whole unit should stop running. Make sure your setting is not on DRY.
783380
I have not had that shut off problem but remember it has two tanks. It will run until both tanks are empty.
785016
On my unit the fan will only turn off if the unit shuts down due to a full bucket. Otherwise the compressor cycles on and off depending on what you have the humidity control set at, but the fan runs all the time. Like the service rep told you, the unit won't know what the room humidity is if the fan isn't moving the room's air through the unit.
454125
Cycle the on-off switch. The unit has a built in run-time limiter. Or you could be off on high limit. Is the hot water supply VERY hot? If so could be high limit.
610204
The manual says it does not; but it stops if it reaches 5% below the desird setting. I do not understand the positive ratinghs on this unit. It is VERY noisy and runs all the time!
1336093
I've had no problems with my dehumidifier running in the basement. When it gets really cold (like below freezing), my basement doesn't get much moisture, so the unit doesn't run as often, though it's still on. But the dehumidifier has definitely still worked at lower (and all other) temperatures for me.
1632564
When the unit cycles off, the fan does not run. However it has a very annoying design fault. Say you set the RH (relative humidity) at 50%. Once the dehumidifier reaches it, it will then turn off, but it is usually for less than a minute, since it doesn't take long for the humidity to climb back up. It doesn't sound like a big deal, until you realize how loud the machine is and how distracting it is when it is going on and off every 3 minutes. But if you leave in a very humid place (I live in Miami, FL) it is always running until the bucket fills up.... so no annoying on/off for me. When the unit cycles off, the fan does not run. However it has a very annoying design fault. Say you set the RH (relative humidity) at 50%. Once the dehumidifier reaches it, it will then turn off, but it is usually for less than a minute, since it doesn't take long for the humidity to climb back up. It doesn't sound like a big deal, until you realize how loud the machine is and how distracting it is when it is going on and off every 3 minutes. But if you leave in a very humid place (I live in Miami, FL) it is always running until the bucket fills up.... so no annoying on/off for... » Read More When the unit cycles off, the fan does not run. However it has a very annoying design fault. Say you set the RH (relative humidity) at 50%. Once the dehumidifier reaches it, it will then turn off, but it is usually for less than a minute, since it doesn't take long for the humidity to climb back up. It doesn't sound like a big deal, until you realize how loud the machine is and how distracting it is when it is going on and off every 3 minutes. But if you leave in a very humid place (I live in Miami, FL) it is always running until the bucket fills up.... so no annoying on/off for me. « Show Less
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NO -- not automatically anyway -- I would recommend a timer switch, that you can turn on for 10 to 30 minutes. If the dehumidistat switch is already installed you could add the timer switch in addition to it...