Will this unit work like an exhaust fan in the bathroom for showers, or is it a slower process to dehumidify the room?
454678
It's not an exhaust fan. It does draw moisture out of a room, but slowly. I used it in a room about 5x7x5 and it was still slightly humid in there on occasion, when the weather was particularly wet or hot.
454679
This little dehumidifier is great for dehumidifying damp rooms but I believe this will not work like an exhaust fan for bathrooms. Sorry if this is not what you want to hear but it sounds like you would need someone to install an exhaust fan for your bathroom. Good luck!
454680
This does not replace the exhaust fan, but I use it in ADDITION to bathroom exhaust fan. I have a very small bathroom and 2 of us take 1 shower per day. I empty it every day and a half. You will be surprised how much water it collects. I think it is just great.
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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
1855796
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.
1165453
The fan keeps running, otherwise it wouldn't be able to keep an accurate humidity level in the area it is being used. The fan on this model seems to be more quiet than my previous dehumidifier. I hope this helps.
2165071
The small bathroom that I use my Gurin Electric Compact Dehumidifier is approximately 6' x 6' with a shower, two sinks and a toilet. It works beautifully in that room. It works so well that we no longer put the fan on when showering. My only complaint is that the electric plug gets very hot after being plugged in for 10 minutes or more. I have to unplug it at night and when we leave the house for fear of an electrical fire. Linda D. Florida
729966
It will dehumidify my 500 sq ft basement (open floor plan). I have to empty it EVERY day!! I like it, it is pretty quiet, just wish I got a 45 or 60 pint unit!!
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
1995634
I would not get this for the living part. The fan is always on and never turns off. So once you achieve your humidity level, the compressor shuts off but the fan is still on. I don't believe there is a way to turn the fan off. This is good for the basement to keep air moving. Some dehumidifiers shut off completely once the humidity level is reached. all will be somewhat loud like a window air conditioning unit. Most of the time, you will not need a dehumidifier in a living part of the house as long as you have an air conditioner.
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I am using this exhaust fan in a 42 sq ft bathroom with 8 ft high ceilings. When my wife takes a shower, it is clearly good enough. When my teenage daughter takes a shower, not so much. But, I don't think there is any exhaust fan that would keep up with the hot-hot and long-long showers that my teenage daughter takes. Perhaps key to this exhaust fan being enough: I have it hooked up to a time so that I can have the fan running for x minutes after I leave the bathroom. To do that, I bought this item from
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It doesn't smoke so much but I use it in my bathroom while bathroom fan is on and an air purifier, I wouldn't do it with the hood, the reason they ask you to blow dry out out so you can use a round brush in order to get as much humidity out of your hair.
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I Think So... I've been using this fan in my bedroom and it works pretty good but a window fan is better. it circulates the air better plus it feels cooler. (P.S. I've Used only the regular fan on this, not the humidifier. Thanks for your question.
1441329
It works pretty well in a small room. It exchanges the air over a period of time. I don't think it works well when there is lots of humidity outside. This is not a high velocity fan!
794333
You can do a flush mount. We mounted the fan in our bathroom. Eight foot ceiling and a standard door opens under the fan. Supposedly a down rod would increase air flow, but we did not have that option. The fan did help our humidity problem in a tight shower area.
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Honestly do not lknow, however most bathroom exhaust fans are not even rated for 100 cfm...so I would think it would work.
237519
It would move air, but what is your intent? If you use it as an exhaust fan you would have to move air from someplace else in the room (open window). If used as an intact fan, then it would make a positive pressure environment if no outside vent/window/door is open.
1533328
Sort of. If it is placed by an open window it will draw in air that is cooled and the fan spreads the cooled air. We use ours as an humidifier, and it still cools. But remember, this is an evaporative cooler -- buy for the size of room.
87244
You should check your local building codes. Generally it is not permissible to vent a bathroom exhaust fan into another interior space, even a void space (like an attic, or between the walls.) This is especially true if you have a tub or shower in the bathroom.