Blows very warm air during operation. Have it in a shower stall on main floor of home and it heats up the room. Is this normal?
1847806
Some run hotter than others...my SPT raises room almost 10 deg. My Whynter is specifically designed to run cooler...It's still puts out some warm air but nothing like my SPT dehumid. does. I like the Whynter for that reason. It also seems to get the job done faster.
1847807
A dehumidifier will produce heat when it is dehumidifying. In the process of changing the state of the moisture in the air from a gas to a liquid, heat must be given up by the moisture. The dehumidifier absorbs this heat and releases it out the back. In general 1,000 Btu's are released for every pound of water that is made from the dehum process.
1847808
yes. the condensation from the air freezes on the condenser coils. it has to heat up to defrost when the condenser coils are frosted over.
1847809
It's normal for dehumidifiers to put out heat, very similar to a refrigerator or air conditioner on the outside. Perhaps having it in a shower stall collects the heat and directs it outward, since there's isn't room for the hot air to dissipate. Most dehumidifiers require adequate clearance on all sides to help maintain proper airflow. You might try moving the dehumidifier out of the shower stall and see if the heat build up is lessened. Good luck.
1323501
We only recently began using our Shower panel and we've also heard a noise coming from the unit. I can't say whether or it's the temperature displaycausing this noise. The temperature display runs off of hydrostatic pressure and it could be that mechanism. Who knows - the noise isn't all that badhowever the overall jury is still out.
1626954
I have no problems at all with mine heating up the room... Let it rest for a while if you have it on constantly (high), 24/7.
633100
I have two of these heaters and never noticed that problem. I don't think it is normal, maybe the wire got damaged. I would exchange it just in case.
707570
Never had this issue altough it does get really hot. Never used the turbo fan really.
2161962
Are you sure the unit is set on "cool" and not just "fan"? I have done that before. Otherwise it must not be working right. We have our unit in a second house which I know dates back to about 1900, so it is not well insulated nor does it have energy efficient windows. The downstairs is 30' by 25', with four rooms that are all connected, so you can make a circle through the rooms. We have the unit in one room and a large fan in the opposite corner of the house to keep the air moving. We were just there and for 2 days with temps in the high 80's the EdgeStar kept the downstairs at 69-70 degrees. Are you sure the unit is set on "cool" and not just "fan"? I have done that before. Otherwise it must not be working right. We have our unit in a second house which I know dates back to about 1900, so it is not well insulated nor does it have energy efficient windows. The downstairs is 30' by 25', with four rooms that are all connected, so you can make a circle through the rooms. We have the unit in one room and a large fan in the opposite corner of the house to keep the air moving. We were just there and for 2 days with temps in the high 80's the EdgeStar kept the... » Read More Are you sure the unit is set on "cool" and not just "fan"? I have done that before. Otherwise it must not be working right. We have our unit in a second house which I know dates back to about 1900, so it is not well insulated nor does it have energy efficient windows. The downstairs is 30' by 25', with four rooms that are all connected, so you can make a circle through the rooms. We have the unit in one room and a large fan in the opposite corner of the house to keep the air moving. We were just there and for 2 days with temps in the high 80's the EdgeStar kept the downstairs at 69-70 degrees. « Show Less
401725
No, this unit doesn't cool. The fan blows and osculates the warm air around the room, but does not cool.
1865796
Mine gets very warm/hot, but I can still touch it. I only run my vac for about 10 min at a time.
2004032
All dehumidifiers release warm air. I don't class it as hot air. This action is a part of the process of extracting water from the air. The amount of warm air is not sufficient to be of concern.
441300
If you just turn the "purifier" on it's not supposed to heat up. However, I left the purifier on overnight and feel as if the room was about 3 - 4°F hotter. It didn't burn up the room but did make it a little warmer. I still love it, though. It's a really great heater. Heats up very fast!
1024
Yes. It is normal. I think of . it kind of like how an air condition unit works. It is continuously regulating the temperature to get it to the temperature. I could elaborate but I think you get the idea. Hope I helped.
1104403
It depends where you mounted the humidistat. Is it upstream or down stream from the humidifier? If it's upstream that would be normal. It would also be normal if you have any other source of humidity in the living area such as fish tanks, steam from shower, boiling a lot of water in the kitchen area, etc.
723692
Air flow is great. It blows up no out so its not a direct fan effect but it circulates the air in my bedroom so much that I get cold
1815890
Not a crazy amount but it definitely gives off some heat. However, i keep mine in a small closet that's usually closed off, so that could be why I feel the warmth. Could be that in a bigger room it would be less if not totally unnoticeable.
1582319
Yes. It is normal because it sucks all of the hot air out of the area through the hose.
1485737
I asked the same question to manufacturer; they said yes it was normal. Sometimes my fan would not even start until there was enough heat generated for it kick in. I can only surmise that the machine is smarter than me!
1793413
I haven't had overheating issues. My house is small and mostly hard woods except for an area rug. I am amazed by the suction power and love mine. I have only had it a couple months though.