My bathroom is 280 cubic feet (7' X 5' X 9'). There is no fan and opening the window is not an option. Will this unit dry that space enough to prevent mold?
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I have used it in a steamy bathroom. It did not extract much liquid from the air, surprisingly. After 2 shows, it pulled in roughly 1/8th a cup of water.
1601812
Yes. The unit needs a hose to run to a duct or out a window to keep the humidity from persisting. I believe a 4 inch flexible duct will work fine.
1787984
What? You intend to cover up the windows or something? If so you probably could, but you would need to leave a few inches of space for air circulation or mold might grow from condensation.
1855795
This fan pulls air through it. I have it installed in an outside wall of a bath. Thus air (an moisture) is pulled out of the bath and is exhausted outside the house.If it were installed in the wall between the bath and bed rooms as you suggest, moist air would be exhausted into the bedroom - not a good idea because it could promote growth of mold.
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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.
2007207
I bought and installed this for my mother in law. she loves it. I recommend you leave the hole open for condensation to escape, otherwise I would expect you would have mold problems and possibly damage the life of the unit.
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Yes, I have a very small bathroom with poor circulation. I've had the shower curtain up for 6 months and just took it down to wash last week in preparations for the holidays. Mold was no where to be seen on curtain. I'm very happy with this product.
713046
I think you need a larger model to keep it that dry. This is a nice little unit but for like a small closet or bathroom max and it doesn't have a meter that tells you the humidity level.
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I am not at home, so I cannot take precise measurements. However, note in the extended product description that 5 inches of clearance on all sides is required for ventilation. This unit is intended to be free standing, not in a cabinet.
130361
No. I have mine in an almost airtight crawlspace. It keeps the humidity down and prevents mold and mildew from forming.
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It doesn't work that way. I have already put my away for the season but as I recall, you have a low medium and high setting. Sure to put towels or papers around floor if you're going leave it on that high. As I recall, the usual humidity for indoors in the winter is 15 to 20%. Getting it getting at or above 20% is good. 50% is Darn nesr perfect. To get it at or about 50%, you will probably need two or three humidifiers running at full blast. If you're able to get the this high or higher be careful with mold and mildew though this would be unlikely in the winter. Hope this helps. I keep a small hydrometer in my bedroom and the living area to measure the humitidy. It doesn't work that way. I have already put my away for the season but as I recall, you have a low medium and high setting. Sure to put towels or papers around floor if you're going leave it on that high. As I recall, the usual humidity for indoors in the winter is 15 to 20%. Getting it getting at or above 20% is good. 50% is Darn nesr perfect. To get it at or about 50%, you will probably need two or three humidifiers running at full blast. If you're able to get the this high or higher be careful with mold and mildew though this would be unlikely in the winter. Hope this helps. I keep a... » Read More It doesn't work that way. I have already put my away for the season but as I recall, you have a low medium and high setting. Sure to put towels or papers around floor if you're going leave it on that high. As I recall, the usual humidity for indoors in the winter is 15 to 20%. Getting it getting at or above 20% is good. 50% is Darn nesr perfect. To get it at or about 50%, you will probably need two or three humidifiers running at full blast. If you're able to get the this high or higher be careful with mold and mildew though this would be unlikely in the winter. Hope this helps. I keep a small hydrometer in my bedroom and the living area to measure the humitidy. « Show Less
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Ours is used in our wet bar under a counter. We did leave a small gap in the cabinetry around the unit and in the space behind to allow for ventilation but otherwise, no. It is completely built-in and has been fine for 6 months.
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I do not believe you will be able to use this vent. The outside flush frame of the vent measures 11-1/2" long X 5-1/2" wide. The box which houses the fans on the underside of the flush frame (which sit into your floor duct opening) is: 9-1/2" long X 3-3/4" wide X 1-3/8" deep. The rough opening on my floor to accept the vent measures 10-5/8" X 4-1/2". Either way, your measured length and width opening will not fit this model.
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Not likely. It circulates air through a filter. I am not sure how that could have much of an impact on mold.
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I am assuming your bathroom does not have ventilation and you want to place the fan between bathroom and bedroom. Correct me if my assumption is wrong. I would not do that no matter which fan you use. Either make a vent out or if its a condo and has HOA rules install a ductless fan.
607173
We had it properly sealed - it is mounted so that there is only tile between it and the wall - I am sure regular cleaning with a good bathroom cleaner will prevent mold - I am not to worried about it
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Hi Andrew, I had the same problem. I live in Louisiana, the land of high humidity. I ran a fan in the room and it really took about a week to actually dry. I have done 2 bathrooms and my kitchen. This was the first bathroom I did. Never happened again. My advice is just be patient and give it time.