Does this unit have a continous run fan? Looking for this feature to keep air circulated, even when it is not dehumidifying.
1584350
wait...think it might shut off fan if you hit the humidity level u request...could set it low enuf and i guess it would never reach shutoff
186902
I don't have my setup to empty into a drain but the unit I have does shut off completely when the desired humidity level is reached. I have been unhappy about this since the unit is not supposed to shut off completely (unless the water tank is full). I returned one unit after confirming with the manufacturer that indeed the fan should continue running even when the compressor stops (once humidity level is reached). The second unit they sent me is doing the same thing as the first - shutting off and then clicking back on....which wakes me up at night.
1747996
No, it does not run fan only. Since it has a thermostat, in a small room, if it reached the set temperature, it would shut off. It wouldmost likely, start back up if the temp dropped below the set temp.We use it in our living room, and have never had it set high enough, for that to happen,it has not been needed.
1165451
I have had this model for about 3 months. The fan does run even after the preset humidity has been reached, but there is a timer setting ( that frankly I haven't completely figured out) that allows some control. I've found the dehumidifier works great and the automatic built in pump feature is wonderful. I also have found that the electrical usage is reasonable. I'd buy this again, even though I'd prefer it if the fan shut off when the dehumidifier does.
1454153
No. The fan runs as long as the unit is turned on. For 'this' unit Whynter considers its sleep/economy mode to be the energy saving mode. Please read my review for more information on the Sleep Mode.
1051697
Our unit worked great for the warranty period and suddenly stopped collecting water - less than a week after the warranty ran out. Must be low or out of freon. Not a good experience with this unit. Fan will run, but unit does not dehumidify. If under warranty, go for it. Good luck.
1806779
I don't keep a fan next to it. I have a ceiling fan I keep on low and an air purifier that runs, so there is air movement in my home. Seems that is all the air I need, it works great that way.
1567401
That is evidently how this dehumidifier is designed. It probably has to do with getting air to the humidity sensor. I keep my unit on low fan and turn it off for periods of time when I know the humidity is relatively low.
808370
No...as far as I know it does NOT have a cooling fan but it does have a heat sensor that breaks the charge until the unit cools down and restarts at the same level as you have selected .
1336043
There is a small white knob behind the louvers you can pull out to (in theory) bring fresh air in - it does not really work in my experience - it has a tiny cross section. The fan setting will not bring in outside air, it only shuts off the compressor and draws room air through the filter, over the (room temperature) evaporator coils, and out the outlet, circulating the existing room air. It works well to cool the air but does not really bring in outside air in my experience.
366887
Yes. In cooling mode fan runs in fan only mode, when the compressor shuts off.
1443749
The fan runs continuously unless the tank is full which shuts the machine down. It's the nature of the beast. It does run quietly. I have been happy with mine so far.
2004034
It has a high and low fan setting. I run mine on the low setting and 50% humidity setting. It does not run constantly. What I do notice is a much dryer, more comfortable basement.
1194007
I just received mine June 1, 2015. The fan does shut off, but only for about 30 seconds when the compressor is not running. I would rather it ran all the time as it is hard on the fan to start and stop. It could cause premature fan failure. Unit does a great job. I had 79% humidity and down to 51% in one day in a new basement.
1165452
I have had this model for about 3 months. The fan does run even after the preset humidity has been reached, but there is a timer setting ( that frankly I haven't completely figured out) that allows some control.I've found the dehumidifier works great and the automatic built in pump feature is wonderful. I also have found that the electrical usage is reasonable.I'd buy this again, even though I'd prefer it if the fan shut off when the dehumidifier does.
1608849
It runs continuously. I have a device that measures electricity costs and if the fan runs 100% (without the compressor turning on) I am showing only a cost of about $2-$3 per month. A lot of models seem to be this way; the claim is that it keeps the air circulating and makes the unit more efficient to run. If it prolongs the life of the device; it will be worth it in the end.
877997
yes unit has a fan optionthis unit is very compact,controls laid out well and very quiet!!