Basement dehumidifier recomendation

[captain14]

Group

I am looking for a dehumidifer for my basement. My existing one is freezing on the right side of the coils on a regular basis. This one is 29 years old with a new fan motor replaced about 15 years ago. my short bit of research shows a couple of possibilites but is it worth doing any repairs?


Any reccomendations for a new efficient model?

A link would be great.

 

[rt dak]

I've had this one for about a year now. Don't really know what to say about it, it works and it's pretty quiet.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AU7GZXE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

 

[aandpdan]

I have a similar model to the one that rt_dak shows. It's going on 4 years with no problems. The only thing I do to it is clean the filter.

 

[captain14]

Ok , thanks I looked at this one on Amazon last night. The description is not clear. Presently I run a drain hose from the resevoir to the drain with no issues.

Is this reservoir outlet set located at the top or bottom of the tank? Can a standard clothes washer hose fit to drain it?

thanks in advance

 

[Squankum]

I don't have the model linked, but I've found that the hose outlet connector takes a standard washer hose -- which is the same thread as garden hose. My outlet is on the back side, halfway up, near top of the tank.

About four years ago I bought the smaller of the two stocked at Lowe's Frigidaire LAD304NUL and have run it to death -- I should have sprung for the bigger one. But death was only a figure of speech. It won't quit. It's even been dropped off the spare washing machine and onto the floor two or three times, and survived. I am impressed.

I've since built a nice stand for it, next to the laundry sink.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4296246&postcount=272

It's no longer sold, but at this link, suggested items show you the latest Frigidaire options:

Frigidaire Frigidaire 30-Pint Dehumidifier
http://amzn.com/B004Q0H01C

Mine has an EnergyStar sticker on it, too.

 

[Theruse]

last year I bought a Danby Dehumidifier at COSTCO. Rated by CR as one of the best dehumidifiers. In addition to the tank, you can also use a supplied hose with pump to expel the water outside the garage. Rated energy efficient. Also has a remote control. I believe it cost $189. Don't have the model number here, but if you go to COSTCO you will see it. I have had no problems with it after a year's use.

 

[Theruse]

Just noticed you are near College Park. I bought the dehumidifier at the Beltsville COSTC0. PEPCO was offering a $25 energy rebate. If the offer is still on you have to ask for the coupon at customer service.

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

Do you have central air? Open or install a vent and a return down there to help circulate the air.

 

[MagicMarker]

I bought one for our first home that was built in 69. ~1600sq ft unfinished basement. It's been running for a few months now. I have it draining into a sump pump. So far so good.

Frigidaire FAD704DWD Energy Star 70-pint Dehumidifier

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AU7GZXE/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Squankum]

Do you have central air? Open or install a vent and a return down there to help circulate the air.

I like his idea! ^ That will also let the central A/C help with its dehumidification powers.

I fight humidty and mildew myself, and something else I've done is keep the air moving in general. I set up a box fan, put a filter on it to trap dust, and run it on low, 24/7. See:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3244586&postcount=19


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[captain14]

1. I will check out the Pepco (power utility) rebate.

2. Why do you have the unit mounted in an elevated position?

3. I plan on running it direct to the drain via a hose.

4. I understand the central air will remove moisture from the area.

Thanks for all the I out so far.

 

[Squankum]

2. Why do you have the unit mounted in an elevated position?

To drain it into the sink? With a hose.

Never thought about modifying plumbing. Rental house. There's no obvious drain in the floor near the wall, no sump. There's a floor drain a few feet away in the middle of the floor, but I don't want to have it trickling across the floor, or a hose to step over.

 

[captain14]

Next question is the unit sizing. I have about 1200 SF. The chart says 25 pint unit , is a larger size better or is it treated like an AC unit? A little smaller is better.

 

[67CarGuy]

I'm in a similar situation. (Similar area, too! Just up 95...) The chart says a 20 pint unit would be fine, but I'm seeing many of you point out the 70 pint unit as better. I understand the desire to have the unit run less frequently/not work as hard, but does the unit know? I realize you can set the humidity level on most of these, but the fan/compressor is either on or off, correct?

Is the fear that a smaller unit will run constantly, and thus wear out the motor and compressor earlier? That makes sense, but if that's the case then why make something that small?