How much extra moisture does this cause? We are worried about moisture damage. Will use 110volt dryer. Would we need a dehumidifier?
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We vent inside in winter when air is dry , it helps with humidity.In summer we set the unit on window sill to blow outside and or hook our standard exhaust vent back up for summer months.The extra heat and mousture are fantastic in the winter, it is a shame to blow all that heat outside when its cold weather.
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No knock on this product, it does as good a job as any, but any dryer being vented inside creates a lot of temporary moisture. I actually crack a window, when my dryer is in use. It also creates a lot of extra work dusting your home.... lots of fine particles in the air that settle on everything. Again, I've had this product for 2 years and it does a better job than others I've tried, but the whole concept of indoor venting is very flawed.
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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!
1889776
We vent ours into an easily accessible attic so humidity has not been a problem in our house. The attic is warmer but not any more humid. It does work well in gathering lint. However, our removable lint door has started coming off when the dryer is turned on. I use 2 large rubber bands to hold it in place and that works OK. Hope this helps.
1889777
Yes, in an enclosed area it does create some moisture from the steam of the dryer. Run the dehumidifier with the dryer.
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It adds a lot of moisture to the indoor air, which is beneficial during winter when indoor is too dry. I leave my laundry room door open and run a fan to blow the hot moist air into the rest of the house. You cannot use this with the laundry room door closed. Blowing this hot moist air into my hose reduces my heating bill during the winter. When the summer comes I hook the dryer vent to blow the dryer air outside.
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The answer depends on a number of factors: What is your current humidity level? Since we live in a northern climate, our humidity is low during the winter. Using the indoor lint trap has not raised our humidity level this winter. Since there are only two of us, we do not need to run the dryer frequently. The situation regarding humidity levels will most likely change as we get to the summer conditions. We will just watch as see what happens then.
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Thanks Peter;I'm interested in your approach - but can't follow your text description. Could you provide a 'diagram'???I also have EE background - would like to try metering my clothes dryer(220VAC).BTW - do you have a recommendation for a 'whole house' WAM?? preferably with logging, USB capabilityRegards,WT
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This is 110 I can't think of any thing you would ever need to plug more that one thing into a 220 out let. I would burn the house down. That is why when you come to my Lowe's store you will find that 220 is a single out let. Like for you dryer, range and 220 A/C unit. They will all look different than a 110 outlet. Plus the will also have their own Electrical wire to them from the main box. They never share because they will get to hot and burn.
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I caint see good enough to tell if it is 110v. But, it is 1875 watt. It is a great blow drier, I love it!! Dries fast and had the right amount of heat to get the job done. My hair looks a lot better since I started using it. Most important it does not dry my hair out the ends of my hair and I have less frizz. I hope this helped
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I bought a 110v-220v converter on eBay for £9.95 to plug the dryer in and convert it, that's how I managed to use it in the U.K, as I'm in London. Hope this helps. Regards. X
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The issue is how much actual power your dryer will draw at the moment it starts up. I tried to run my air compressor, which runs just under 2000 watts, but it draws (according to the meter on the inverter) 4200 watts to start. The 7000 watt peak rating lasts for literally one second, which is not long enough to start the compressor in cold weather. Your dryer would likely not need a huge power draw for very long, but there's no way to know for sure without testing it with a meter. If you have any other heavy appliances or tools you're thinking of powering, I would go up in size. Hope this helps! The issue is how much actual power your dryer will draw at the moment it starts up. I tried to run my air compressor, which runs just under 2000 watts, but it draws (according to the meter on the inverter) 4200 watts to start. The 7000 watt peak rating lasts for literally one second, which is not long enough to start the compressor in cold weather. Your dryer would likely not need a huge power draw for very long, but there's no way to know for sure without testing it with a meter. If you have any other heavy appliances or tools you're thinking of powering, I would go up in size. Hope this... » Read More The issue is how much actual power your dryer will draw at the moment it starts up. I tried to run my air compressor, which runs just under 2000 watts, but it draws (according to the meter on the inverter) 4200 watts to start. The 7000 watt peak rating lasts for literally one second, which is not long enough to start the compressor in cold weather. Your dryer would likely not need a huge power draw for very long, but there's no way to know for sure without testing it with a meter. If you have any other heavy appliances or tools you're thinking of powering, I would go up in size. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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It's 110v.0votes The dryer is both 110 and 220 volt. You just have to turn a screw. It worked well but has only a low setting at 220v
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I'm pretty sure it would be 110 as it is just plugged into a regular outlet. I think 220 is for stuff like clothes dryers. I assume you are refering to a hair dryer.
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The voltage is 250/125, so either setting you can use the low or high. I don't know the wattage, as it didn't matter to me. I was more concerned with the dual voltage aspect of the dryer. Hope that helps!
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I don't work for the company, just commenting as another customer. The hair dryer might be the issue. Even small ones are 600+ watts.
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I have no idea. It works great in our heated basement and keeps it dry even on the most humid days. Best dehumidifier we have owned and we have owned quite a few! I would check with the manufacturer about the temperature limit.
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Overseas you can go to 2500 Watts (250 Volts x 10 Amps), BUT. if you have a 110 fold hair dryer and it is not dual voltage then you will blow it out without a transformer (aka convefrtor). http://www.travelchicks.tv/technology/travel-adapters-and-converters/ has a nice video explaining this.
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I wired a dryer outlet and put a dryer plug on the unit because I plan to move in the next few years. I had to install bigger breakers and also used larger gauge wire. You should consult an electrician.
75366
Hello . There are 110 volts of electricity. It hooks up to a standard socket. Unlike that of a dryer. Hope that helps. P.s. I have the colored ones and there beautiful around the holidays.
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The dehumidifier is rated at 700 watts, and all the energy that it uses is eventually turned into heat and is then dissipated in the room. I use mine in a large basement room, and heating is a non-issue. I think that the only way to dehumidify without heating is to use an AC, which is designed to expel the heat outside the house.
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I no longer have the original packaging. If the box says o.k. for damp locations then it should be o.k. Ask at the store-however as a licensed electrician I have overheard some really bad advise/instructions being given to homeowners by sales reps. at the so called big box stores. be carefull.
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I would make sure the electrical outlet works - plug a light or something in it. If the unit won't even light up, it's defective/broken. If it's the condenser(?) motor that doesn't start, try reducing the desired humidity with the down arrow as low as it will go.