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(More customer reviews)Pros: Pulls moisture out great; you can set the % humidity you want and it only runs when needed; automatic restart after power outage; common sense user controls and readouts; current humidity level readout.
Cons: Loud when in the same room with it
I bought this to replace a Kenmore that was not pulling moisture out of the air any more. After a very rainy summer, my 1800 sq ft finished basement had developed a bad case of mildew. The humidity level was at 90% when I first started the unit. After 2 days it had dropped to only 75%. By the end of 5 days it dropped to 55% running non stop. I had to leave for 2 weeks. When I got back the unit was off because the filter needed cleaning. It was simple to remove, clean and replace - only a 10 minute job (most of that was getting it dry). After reinserting the filter the unit automatically restarted at the levels I had set. Now that the humidity level has hit 50% (where I set it) the unit has shut off and rarely runs.
I cleaned the basement thouroughly when I first got the unit. The mildew has not come back, and the musty smell is gone.
The only thing left to see is if this unit will continue to work for a number of years.
Bottom line: Even though this unit is not quiet, I am very pleased with it's performance. I just hope it continues to work well for years.
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Effortlessly remove excess moisture from the air with this energy-efficient portable dehumidifier. Great for damp basements or any musty room of the house, the unit not only helps allergy sufferers breathe easier, it also helps prevent problems often caused by excess humidity--peeling paint, damaged wood, and mold growth. Durable rolling casters make it easy to move the lightweight dehumidifier from room to room, wherever it's needed most. The dehumidifier quietly removes up to 50 pints of water from the air every 24 hours. When the water bucket has filled to capacity, the unit will automatically shut off and the "bucket full" indicator will light up. Water can be automatically emptied by attaching a standard garden hose (not included) to the continuous drainage port on the side of the dehumidifier. This will allow the unit to run continuously without having to empty the water bucket. The dehumidifier also provides a push-button electronic control panel for selecting one of three fan speeds, increasing or decreasing the room-humidity level, or setting the two- to four-hour timer, which turns the unit off automatically after the after the elapsed time. Other highlights include an "on" indicator light, an automatic defrost function, low-temperature operation down to 40 degrees F, loss of power protection with auto restart, and a permanent washable filter. The unit not only provides exceptional performance and convenient features, it has also earned an Energy Star rating, which means it meets strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Star products can help save up to a third on energy bills, as well as on greenhouse gas emissions. All of which means more comfortable indoor air without excess costs or impact on the environment. The 750-watt dehumidifier measures 11 by 15-1/3 by 23-5/8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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