Soleus Air CFM-40 40-Pint Dehumidifier with Humidistat
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Manufacturer: Soleus AirBrand: Soleus Air
Edition: Kitchen
Model: CFM-40
Color: White
Publisher: Soleus Air
Studio: Soleus Air
Music Label: Soleus Air
Product features:
- Removes 40 pints of moisture from the air per 24 hours
- Automatic shut-off prevents overflow
- Low temperature operation down to 41 degrees
- Washable air filter
- Built-in wheels and carry handle provides easy portability
Description of Soleus Air CFM-40 40-Pint Dehumidifier with Humidistat
This Whisper quiet 40 pint dehumidifier removes 40 pints of moisture from the air per 24 hours. Features easy removable bucket, optional continuous-drainage connection with a bucket-full indicator and automatic shut-off to prevent overflow. Low temperature operation down to 41°F, with adjustable humidistat and automatic defrost. Provides economical washable air filter, built-in wheels and carrying handle for easy portability. Size measures 14-1/2 by 10-1/4 by 21 inches (WxDxH) and backed by 1-year warranty.Tools and Hardware Reviews of Soleus Air CFM-40 40-Pint Dehumidifier with Humidistat
Customer Review: Does exactly what I wanted
Summary: 5 Stars
We purchased this dehumidifier last summer and used it all season. We've been using it this season beginning last month, and it still works like a charm. I like it for several reasons.
First, it's very light for a humidifier, with a carrying handle which makes it easy to move from one room to another in our lower level. There are wheels, but I don't use them, since the weight of the unit is about the same as a medium size packed suitcase. My wife, who weighs a hundred pounds, uses the wheels.
Second, it's extremely quiet. The last dehumidifier we used (a Kenmore, admittedly much larger) was so loud we had to turn it completely off to hear the television. The Soleus has 3 fan levels, Medium, High and Quiet, with a light which indicates the setting. Quiet, as you'd expect, is the lowest fan setting, but set on High the fan noise is not audible across a normal size room unless you're listening for it. Truthfully, there isn't much audible difference between Medium and High, so I leave it on High.
Finally, it's simple to set up and use. There are electronic controls for each function, each clearly labeled. You set a humidity level of Dry to Moist with an intermediate level in between, again with a light which indicates the setting. There's also a setting to run continuously. I have no idea how accurate the humidistat is, or what is meant by Dry or Moist. We set ours on Dry, and after the first day there was a noticeable difference. The carpet is dry as a bone, the musty odor went away, and the room (a family room about 16' X 24') is comfortably dry.
The manual says the unit can pull 40 pints of water a day from the air. I have no way to tell if this is true. The reservoir tank fills in our house about every eight to twelve hours on High and Dry settings. This obviously varies somewhat with the humidity outside, and how well your air conditioning works, etc.
There is a simple float device which triggers a switch to shut off the unit just before the tank reaches capacity, which is about 12 pints, or about 1.5 gallons. A light indicates the reservoir is full (there is a water level indicator on the front, but I can't see it when the unit is sitting on the floor), and the unit shuts off.
You grab the sides of the reservoir with your fingertips where the tank fits into the bottom of the unit and pull straight out, and there is a nice handle on top of the tank to carry the container to empty it out. It's a little heavier than a full gallon milk jug, and I easily carry it with one hand. My wife is quite small and she has no trouble carrying or emptying the tank. When you slide the empty tank back into the unit it sort of clicks into place, and the unit automatically starts running again. Very simple. There's a hole in which to install a hose (not provided) for the unit to drain continuously, but we don't use it, finding the tank more manageable and less messy.
Two things to keep in mind: One, the unit puts out heat because of its operation. Keep it in a vented place, and make sure the louvered vent on the top of the unit is open. The wider the opening the greater the discharge of heat. The heat output in our house, with the louver at its widest point, is about the same as running the air conditioner on fan in your car in summer, without the ac compressor running. In other words there is noticeably warm air venting out of the unit while it's running. It's not warm enough to be any danger to children or pets, but it might increase the temperature slightly in a very small room, and certainly in an enclosed space such as a closet.
And two, there is an air intake on the back of the unit with a simple air filter. The filter has to be removed and vacuumed periodically, or else no air can get through. Air is necessary for the unit to do its job properly, so you have to keep the filter clean. We do this about once a month, but we have a whole house filter on our furnace and air conditioner. The manual is quite clear and easily followed regarding set up, operation and maintenance.
This is the best dehumidifier we have ever used. I just bought a second one to use in our bedroom. I have no idea how long they last, but we're into our second season with no problems. I have seen reviews where the units reportedly did not work, or eventually malfunctioned, but we've never had a single problem. There is a one year warranty.
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