I've been told that dehumidfy is cheaper to run then AC, but does anyone know by what percentage? Thanks.
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This is depended on how low you set your cooling temperature. The lower you set it, the more the A/C compressor has to run; therefore you used more electricity. The lower the cooling temp. = the higher the percentage of electricity's saving using it as a dehumidifier.
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Live in New York, humid summers here, with 80% humidity some days. Looking to protect film equipment. Looking to combat the days with high humidity and cool off the room instead of using the AC. Will this dehumidifier work well under these parameters?
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I have no idea. It works great in our heated basement and keeps it dry even on the most humid days. Best dehumidifier we have owned and we have owned quite a few! I would check with the manufacturer about the temperature limit.
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I had this thing for over a year now and use it mostly in the spring and fall. During the winter the air is dry and it doesn't run, and in the summer I use a windowless ac unit. Judging this unit compair to past dehumitfiers it doesn't seem to be that much louder, but you can be sure when it does run! This dehumitfer has a built in pump for the water which runs from time to time which add to the noise level, also the will run once and while even when the unit isn't in action ( I guess water still drips in the pan) I had guess who stayed in my basment unplug it at night to help them sleep.
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Water is removed from the air by condensing on the cooling coils aas with any other de humidifier. If used as a dehumidifier you must empty the water but if used as a heater or A/c the water is used to control himidity as far as I can determine. Ours works very well here in NE Ohio where the humidity is abouve average. We love it. Henry
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No..air conditioner works much better. The evap cooler works by putting water in and a fan will blow out only slightly cooler air. It does not work with outside air at higher humidity than 55 percent. In dry conditions such as Arizona it will work best.
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This evaporative cooler adds humidity since it uses water. An air conditioner, on the other hand, will pull humidity out. There are dehumidifiers for sale too. I do not have any recommendation for that product.
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The Danby dehumidifier I received never worked, and none of the Danby local service centers would repair the unit. I had to return it at my expense. I do not recommend purchase of Danby dehumidifiers. Sorry I was not able to answer your question.
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When I got my dehumidifier, I set it on 50% and AUTO. It has been there since, works perfectly, and occasionally it makes an audible click as it does a self-change in the program. Sometimes it's a triple click. It has done a superb job for some months now so I just mark the clicks down to automatic adjustment.
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Yes, the TH8321R would handle dehumidification and can be set to handle it using the A/C
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Hi Judith,You should not have any issues using this hose with a dehumidifier.
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electric air dryer use more electricity and would dry your stuff very quick. dehumidifier dries things in a very slow manner, it generates very mild heat and i guess will be much safer to use and help you saving money on electricity bill.
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It adds moisture to the air which is better for you and your plants. Air condition dries out the air. But cooling by adding moisture / humidity only works if the air is dry - less than 50% humidity. It does not use chemicals like an air conditioner does. It also does not use a compressor so uses less energy. It is better for you and the environment, but does not cool as much. I greatly prefer it, but it's not for everyone or all places. They generally cool about 20° cooler than the air temperature. My first one sounded like waves. I loved it. The next one sounded a little like a fan plus some water gurgling. Not bothersome but as soothing as the first. It adds moisture to the air which is better for you and your plants. Air condition dries out the air. But cooling by adding moisture / humidity only works if the air is dry - less than 50% humidity. It does not use chemicals like an air conditioner does. It also does not use a compressor so uses less energy. It is better for you and the environment, but does not cool as much. I greatly prefer it, but it's not for everyone or all places. They generally cool about 20° cooler than the air temperature. My first one sounded like waves. I loved it. The next one sounded a little like a fan plus... » Read More It adds moisture to the air which is better for you and your plants. Air condition dries out the air. But cooling by adding moisture / humidity only works if the air is dry - less than 50% humidity. It does not use chemicals like an air conditioner does. It also does not use a compressor so uses less energy. It is better for you and the environment, but does not cool as much. I greatly prefer it, but it's not for everyone or all places. They generally cool about 20° cooler than the air temperature. My first one sounded like waves. I loved it. The next one sounded a little like a fan plus some water gurgling. Not bothersome but as soothing as the first. « Show Less
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Well, I use this dehumidifier in my house of 1000 sq. feet - and although I know it may be too small for it - I was looking for something that wasn't an energy hog - it does cost me $20.00 a month but it did remove moisture in the air. My house is sealed up tight with new windows so I wasn't battling the outside elements. I would say for your size it would be fine - just know it runs all the time - the fan runs and the compressor shuts off when it reaches a desired level. Hope this helps Dave
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Some of that depends on geography and some on location at your home. If you live in Phoenix, I'd say one or none because the relative humidity there is low. If you're in a region with a lot of humidity then two might get the job done in a 22 gun safe. If you have electrical outlet in your safe, consider the Lockdown Dehumidifier -- I just got better results with them for about the same money. Ideally I think you want to stay somewhere between 40--55% and an inexpensive meter is an easy way to see where you are. To much moisture and to little moisture are both conditions that are potentially damaging to your guns. Some of that depends on geography and some on location at your home. If you live in Phoenix, I'd say one or none because the relative humidity there is low. If you're in a region with a lot of humidity then two might get the job done in a 22 gun safe. If you have electrical outlet in your safe, consider the Lockdown Dehumidifier -- I just got better results with them for about the same money. Ideally I think you want to stay somewhere between 40--55% and an inexpensive meter is an easy way to see where you are. To much moisture and to little moisture are both conditions that are potentially... » Read More Some of that depends on geography and some on location at your home. If you live in Phoenix, I'd say one or none because the relative humidity there is low. If you're in a region with a lot of humidity then two might get the job done in a 22 gun safe. If you have electrical outlet in your safe, consider the Lockdown Dehumidifier -- I just got better results with them for about the same money. Ideally I think you want to stay somewhere between 40--55% and an inexpensive meter is an easy way to see where you are. To much moisture and to little moisture are both conditions that are potentially damaging to your guns. « Show Less
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If you mean humidity, I set mine for 45 percent in the winter and run it 5 to 6 hours at night. Summer I don't use as the air conditioner dries the air.
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I've never noticed an increase in my electric bill from using mine(I run two at once)but I run air conditioners in the summer and edenpure heaters in the winter so the energy consumption of my dehydrators is probably minimal compared to those.