How bad is the heat output on this model?
1279263
All dehumidifiers will heat up the air, it's a fundamental physics bit about how they work. The measurement can be effectively correlated by the efficiency of the unit, and as such this one is pretty good according to consumer reports. I don't have a second model to compare this to, but can say it's heating up the air ~15 F roughly. I'm using it in a 500 sq ft apartment, and if left on all day it will raise the apartment ~5 degrees. It also dropped the humidity of the apartment from 70% to 35% overnight, so no complaints. And it's more quiet than the AC, which I now can use less often.
1279264
Barely noticeable warm air. It is however, in our basement so we are not around it all the time.
1279265
Not even aware of heat output it is so minimal, great product very efficient.
40010
I really don't think its that bad. I have owned several units and this is similar to previous models.
1104561
Yes it is really bad. This is obvious factory defect. The main purpose of this unit is to insulate and contain internal high temperature from external cooler temperature and prevent or slow down as much and as long as possible process of cooling hot liquid down. This unit probably has internal crack or leakage of hot liquid in to insulating space between internal container and external walls, or it has no insulation material in that space.Just my logical opinion.
1859551
I have not had any problems with heat. I have with cold, it got down to -10 for a week and the power adapter croaked. the actual amp itself worked fine after buying a 12$ replacement power supply.
413515
Yes it does put out a lot of heat if running it on Continuous but if you run it on a lower setting it is not too bad.
2017323
Yes it is. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to the amount of heat this throws out. Good performance for the money!
961962
I have been using the power supply for a few months. The unit operates well. But it has problem with heat sinking. The unit has a finned heat exchanger to dissipate the heat but the power will cycle on / off because of the temperature rise due to inadequate natural heat convection. If you want the unit to operate all the time, you need an external fan to blow air on the finned exchanged. I hope this is helpful to you. Regards, Ram
348209
I have this PC in a small office type room. There is no problem with the heat generation. I don't notice any heat build up.
1325647
It will work fine unless it's like mine and overheats badly. I've found out that others have had the same problem.
40007
It's been working well for me running 24/7. It throws some heat but it's only around 75 degree's, maybe 80 at the maximum. I run an A/C in the same room so it's no problem for me. I'm very satisfied with it, just a word of caution though if you don't want to run it 24 hours a day, then you may want to run it on a timer, it's built in timer function doesn't seem to be well thought out. Hope this helps.
505042
Hardly anything at all. I was expecting a big bump, but actually it is less than my winter bill when I use electric heat. This unit has a very convenient timmer so when I leave in the am I set it to come on about 2 hours before I get home and that's enough to cool my apartment to a comfortable level and this way it's not running all day. ~Hope this helps :)
1867499
to be honest, I would stay clear of this model. The leak's and temperature control are not worth the hassle. I recently sold my for $25 just to get rid of it.
2273257
I use it below 40 with no problems. It generally only heats up to 102 when it's really cold. It cools pretty quickly if you use the jets. It's pretty awesome in general.
1094667
I've had mine for a couple of months now, and I haven't had any issues. I always use low-medium heat.
685160
Mine also runs quite hot. After a year of "continuous running" it still runs hot and has not failed.
40008
I use mine in a basement and it works fine. I've not noticed excessive heat production during the past several months. :-)
2057300
I use heat level 10 and it's toasty . . . considering the unit goes from warm -1 to high - 18 I think you would be satisfied.