does this unit shut off when the desired humidity level is reached? Does the fan run continously?
615143
It doesn't shut off when it reaches the desired humidity level, it shuts off if you set it with the timer. It also shuts off when the decanter reaches the maximum amount of water it holds. It works great, so far we are very satisfied with this unit.
615144
When the humidity level is reached, the compressor (most electric-intensive component) shuts off but the fan stays on. This is advertised as a feature to continuously circulate the air and give a more accurate humidity sensor reading. When the bucket is full, both the compressor AND fan shut off.
615145
Unit shuts off when pan is full or humidity level is reached. That includes the fa.
1459323
its called economy. The fan runs slower but I don't recall if the unit actually turns off when the compressor stops.
1115160
It appears to only to function when the heat is running. The unit has a mechanical by pass valvue (you have to close for the cooling season), but to be sure you can call them direct to check it out. Logically though, the Air conditioner wants to lower the humidity not raise it.
1345151
The fan should not run continuously. If the evap. Thermostat is satisfied with the room temperature the whole unit should stop running. Make sure your setting is not on DRY.
246075
very low energy use because of the small size of the fan. There are three fan speeds low, med, high. You set the humidity level you are comfortable with. When that level is reached the fan shuts off until the level drops and then it turns on again. We have a 1800 sq ft home and it keeps it at 40% humidity with no noticable spike in power use.
1016466
you don't need a humidity sensing switch, you might want to go with a timer that keeps the fan running for a certain time after manually initiated
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.
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.
1632567
When the compressor stops, the whole unit stops. I would prefer the fan to keep running because it appears that a volume of dehumidified air stays in the vicinity of the sensor making it appear that the room humidity is lower than it actually is. When everything stops, moist air moves in from the surrounding area and causes the dehumidifier restart within a few minutes. I placed a small fan near mine to prevent the accumulation of dry air. That seems to work by causing the dehumidifier to run until most of the air in room has been treated. I shouldn't have to do that, but the dehumidifier is better than any other I have tried.Ken When the compressor stops, the whole unit stops. I would prefer the fan to keep running because it appears that a volume of dehumidified air stays in the vicinity of the sensor making it appear that the room humidity is lower than it actually is. When everything stops, moist air moves in from the surrounding area and causes the dehumidifier restart within a few minutes. I placed a small fan near mine to prevent the accumulation of dry air. That seems to work by causing the dehumidifier to run until most of the air in room has been treated. I shouldn't have to do that, but the dehumidifier... » Read More When the compressor stops, the whole unit stops. I would prefer the fan to keep running because it appears that a volume of dehumidified air stays in the vicinity of the sensor making it appear that the room humidity is lower than it actually is. When everything stops, moist air moves in from the surrounding area and causes the dehumidifier restart within a few minutes. I placed a small fan near mine to prevent the accumulation of dry air. That seems to work by causing the dehumidifier to run until most of the air in room has been treated. I shouldn't have to do that, but the dehumidifier is better than any other I have tried.Ken « Show Less
2276007
Does the fan shut off on your FAD704DWD within 10 min. after the set-point humidity is reached and the compressor shuts off?
1194006
I believe the reason there is some confusion around the fan running when the compressor shuts down is due to the unit killing the compressor when the coils freeze. If you have a basement that is in the 60's, often times the coils will freeze and the dehumidifier will shut off till they defrost. I've noticed it once over the last week.In short, when the humidity hits the set amount, fan and compressor will shutoff. When dehumidifying, the compressor may shutoff to defrost the coils and the fan will continue to run (helping to defrost the coils).
285839
I am not sure exactly what you want so I will give the long answer: Each of the tank caps has a small plunger on it which is a "turn off" when the tanks are empty. You should see a light come on as each tank empties. The control panel has two knobs which control the fan speed and the humidity level. The humidity level is measured by in internal gizmo (sorry for the technical jargon) which will turn the unit off when the humidity level which you set is reached. I keep an inexpensive temperature/humidity gauge on my refrigerator so I can keep track of the humidity. You may have the humidity set so high that it never reaches that level so the machine never turns off. Or you may have the humidity set so low that the machine never turns on. Finally, the machine may actually have a defective sensor and you would have to check with the manufacturer. Happy Thanksgiving.
1990825
Yes it has an auto power off feature like a thermostat feature setting or you can run the fan continuously,optional.
107960
You only need to run the fan for the length of time needed to remove the humidity in the area. Once that level is established, there is an automatic shutoff. It is pretty quiet.
1443748
Sorry to say the fan stays on unit you turn it off. I also was unaware of this till I got it home.
1567402
My Danby fan runs until it is slightly under the humidity level set and then shuts off until level rises again.
853521
There is a seperate power button/switch that controls the humidifier on the back of the fan. When the tank level gets low, it shuts off automatically.