Can I place the back of this unit flush against a wall (to fit into a tight space), or does it have an air intake or outgo at the back, please?
1130541
It needs to have adequate ventilation. I believe the instructions said at least 8" around.
1130542
If you could only read the instruction booklet provided with the unit, you would know you must leave at least a12 inch perimeter around the unit for proper operation. So, no, you may NOT put the unit up against a wall!
1130543
the drain outlet is on the rear panel of the dehumidifier. So you will need some space in the back to run a hose. The power plug is also in the rear, towards the base. in general, you'll want the dehumidifier in a somewhat open space, not crammed into a small cubbie - it won't be able to properly take moisture of of the air if there's not good flow to the unit. hope this helps.
1130544
The vents are in the front and right side. But if you choose to use the pump or direct drain option, the hose connection is in the back. If you just let the water fill the bin then the back hose connections don't matter.
1130545
Manual says "Allow at least 8 inches of space around the unit and 16 inches above the unit.
1022319
You can push it against a wall. The top has two chambers, one for intake and the other with a filter for intake.
868856
Yes and no. It has an intake vents on one side. The wall can not be very thick. I used it a threw wall. It was a thick insulated New England wall. The hole cut on the inside of the wall just fit the front. The hole on the outside of the wall was larger. I boxed in a pocket so I did not cover the vent.
216658
Don't know aas it is a counter unit and needs to be vented enough to disapate the heat build up I guess one can build a space a few inches bigger than the unit and slide it in that space. I was thnking myself of doing that under an island counter but leaving it clearance to slide in and out with a plug in the back.
378070
The unit cannot be completely enclosed. It is air cooled and needs fresh air for the intake.
1833401
The unit has a bumpout in the back and bulges in the middle widthwise and little depthwise so I think the maximum measurements are 11&1/4 high, 19&5/8 wide, 14&1/4 without the handle and 16&1/4 width. The point in the another answer is also well taken. You wouldn't want to put this in a tight enclosed space. There are a lot of vents on the right side and also a row on the top right and some in the back as well. Recommendation was to allow 3 inches between back and wall which would probably apply to side and top as well.
340841
It vent out the back and needs to have space to circulate. If no space on top, then sides most have space to let air circulate.
169164
The two horizontal shelves do have an open back. I place my against the wall and it works perfectly.
1766102
It needs some airflow, we installed it in the back of our entertainment unit in the cabinet that holds the speakers, but there is an air gap between the unit and the wall-- ours isnt installed directly in the wall. this product basically a set of fans, so its pulling air from behind and pushing the air over the component (at least in our set up) so can you achieve that airflow in your closet?
1307774
I can see how it could be installed in a wall. You would have to leave the majority of the unit outside to allow the fan to vent properly.
146882
Frankly if the cabinet is open, you do not really need the fan. Biut given the choices, I would pull air through the front and exhaust to the back.
610269
No, it's a backdraft for the output side of the fan. You put this in line between the output of the fan and the fixture that you are using to mount to the wall or the roof. This unit ensures that the air flow can only go out and not backdraft into your bathroom.
809389
Mine is flush with the wall. I don't see how you can install anything behind the screen if you are mounting it on the wall..
2009718
If you meant each side of the unit is against the wall and their corner also fit in the corner of the wall, the answer is NO. There is no corner on the unit, the backside is parallel to the front side, only shorter, so there is a small gap between the wall corner and the back side. Hope I explained it.
758073
NO. the unit has a plastic bracket that fits the back flat side to the wall. yu will need to get longer screws if securing to drywall and a stud. it a compact unit and good sucks great in tight spaces. great unit for the price. iron brian
1878508
The back is not flush. You must install it onto a out door junction box first for connection, then mount the box onto flat surface.
1884842
This is for air flow. The fresh air is drawn into the rear of the unit and cool air comes out the front.