is this a good unit for a basement?
1097019
Yes, it has brought our 1500 square foot basement from 75 to 35% humidity. Drain directly to sump pump. You will need rubber washer is using gravity drain as they are too cheep to include one
1097020
I bought this unit for our basement and it has performed flawlessly. You can set the desired humidity percentage on the touch control pad (very conveniently placed on the top of the unit so you don't have to crouch to adjust the settings). The Friedrich will maintain that setting, cycling on and off automatically.
1097021
We have a house built in 1890 with a stone basement. It was musty smelling due to humidity. The Friedrich "lives" down there and has made a remarkable difference. We particularly like the self pump out/empty feature so it is basically set your desired humidity level, run the included hose to a drain, and enjoy your basement. To answer your question directly it is great for a basement.
1097022
Since we don't have a basement, can't tell you. Since we bought ours, it covers an area that includes 3 large bedrooms, 3 baths, and a TV room very well. The change in the air is quite noticeable. Our electric bill has decreased by slightly over $100. Good Luck.
1348440
My basement is about that size, but essentially only one room. If you have good air flow throughout, perhaps.
40008
I use mine in a basement and it works fine. I've not noticed excessive heat production during the past several months. :-)
308272
No. My basement is about 50 degrees and it keeps on running. If used in a basement I don't understand the ice up question. Its a dehumidifier, not an air conditioner.
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.
1685522
I have mine for a cou[ple of years now and I am extremelly satisfied. it is noisy but does the job very well. I use it in the basement and in a day the air is back to good. I recommend this produt.
495530
Mine does a decent job heating a finished basement with 19 by 24 feet. I am quite happy with it. My insulation is probably not the best though either.
112169
My basement is only 7 feet which I think is more than adequate. I have it hanging from an I beam which lowers it even more and I still have no issues.
1987644
Proabably not. It is advertised as being used for a large room or basement. We have 4 individual units in our shop, one for each major area.
961144
Yes, and the thing is WONDERFUL....it made our basement into a liveable space. The only thing is that it generates heat (which is great in the winter) so we are going to have to put an a/c unit down there for the summer.
1256573
There is, I have used it from the 2nd floor of our townhouse to the basement. I don't think you will have an issue.
1605362
It is not bad, I use it in our garage which is under our house and when I leave the garage and go into the basement I close the door and I don't hear it in the laundry room. I have it on a Formica toped bench, it doesn't walk. Seems to get a little louder the longer it runs so if you only run it for an hour or so, should be Ok. Depends a lot on your neighbors though, it's been 25 years since I lived in an apartment, but I do remember some neighbors could be a problem over anything.
1258967
I run mine in a 1200SqFt basement and it does a VG job keeping the humidity under control........Bonsai Matty
1045078
No, I don't think so. There are multiple reasons why .... in general it is built for "basement" applications.
1143513
I live in a small studio loft and have one of these both upstairs and downstairs. I would imagine it will not suffice for a large home, however I feel some humidity supplied is better than none.
2079017
I would love to help, but i bought this as a gift. And, my nephew and wife live in a house without a basement.So, i really do not know. Good luck.
843683
I used it in my unfinished basement. It seemed to work really well and no apparent mess.