Are the red Geo Spring hybrids a better model and did the bugs go away? It's 3 years with not problem. I use it during the summer and I like the way it dehumidifies my basement.
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No!!! We are currently suffering through ownership of a red top goespring...the repair guy replaced the whole heat pump system on Thursday...have only heard the heat pump come on once since then, now it is throwing new error codes.
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I dont know the difference between the red models and these. I can say that since the tech got it repaired last year I havent had any problems. So far so good.
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I have my unit in the basement and I have not noticed that it produces much heat at all, certainly less than the compressor types. Generating heat isn't that big an issue in Upstate New York. What I like about the unit is that it is very quiet. It cycles on and off indicating that it can keep my basement at a reasonable level of humidity without running all the time. I have no idea how well it might work in climate that is both hotter and more humid.
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I have had the unit for several weeks now. We run it in our daylight live-in basement, which gets very damp in the summer. I was hunting something that doesn't make much noise, as loud dehumidifiers are annoying. I wasn't even using our old unit before I purchased the EDV-400 because I couldn't stand to listen to it. I could tell it was getting humid and damp. When we received the EDV-4000 I was a bit surprised how small it was and the bucket was small as well. But, I have been very happy with it and do not regret it, at this point. The basement feels very comfortable, it sounds like a fan, and removes a good amount of moisture. As far as 1200 sg ft, I do have less area than that where it is running. I would say if it is completely open it would help. If there are many small rooms with doors, it may be a bit much or you may need two units.
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Bought my first one in August 2010 and it lasted two years before the coils started freezing. I had set the humidiity % I wanted so it was cycling on and off a lot. Frigidaire replaced it under warranty. The second one has lasted (running continuously) since June 2012. I'm wondering if running it continuously makes a difference. I clean the filter about every two week, but have it hooked up to drain to my sump pump so I don't need to empty the bucket.
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Hi, I installed 3 of them in Kauai, Hawaii, 9 years ago. This past fall we had a huge storm & the top covering of all 3 cracked & parts of them blew off.We ordered new vents, installed just the top part on the existing bases (which were under the roof shingles) and all are now perfect. Do you get constant sun, salt, & breeze? We have no way of knowing how long the new ones will last, but if the base is still good, we will just replace the top again, because I LOVE these vents, they are above bathrooms & we do NOT have 1 speck of MOLD. Hope this helps, and Good Luck with your project! Lucy Hi, I installed 3 of them in Kauai, Hawaii, 9 years ago. This past fall we had a huge storm & the top covering of all 3 cracked & parts of them blew off.We ordered new vents, installed just the top part on the existing bases (which were under the roof shingles) and all are now perfect. Do you get constant sun, salt, & breeze? We have no way of knowing how long the new ones will last, but if the base is still good, we will just replace the top again, because I LOVE these vents, they are above bathrooms & we do NOT have 1 speck of MOLD. Hope this helps, and Good Luck with your project!... » Read More Hi, I installed 3 of them in Kauai, Hawaii, 9 years ago. This past fall we had a huge storm & the top covering of all 3 cracked & parts of them blew off.We ordered new vents, installed just the top part on the existing bases (which were under the roof shingles) and all are now perfect. Do you get constant sun, salt, & breeze? We have no way of knowing how long the new ones will last, but if the base is still good, we will just replace the top again, because I LOVE these vents, they are above bathrooms & we do NOT have 1 speck of MOLD. Hope this helps, and Good Luck with your project! Lucy « Show Less
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One year from purchase date. I can tell you that we installed it in the basement in late spring of 2013. It has worked like a dream. We did add a condensate pump from Diversified that empties the dehumidifer into the drain to the septic. Everyone else we knpw had to empty the tray of water daily! This was a great purchase and the pump just made it fool proof!
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I used mine for one season and awoke one night to water pouring out on my floor. The spring is broke on one side so I decided just to use the other side and it did the same thing. Guess it's time for a new one but this time I want one that lasts longer than a season.
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I am on my 4th root feeder in the last year. They have/had a problem with the valve and maybe yours-after they identified the problem-it seems to be fixed. The older ones worked great but the plastic ones-well, not so hot. Years ago when I lived in Nebraska I had a good metal one, I used it once a month and watered each tree on low water pressure for 30 minutes each at three locations at the drip line and they thrived. The soil I have at my new house in Oklahoma, the feeder has not made a significant difference......Yet. But then again the 3 I purchased last summer and fall and this spring were defective. I have a good one now. I am on my 4th root feeder in the last year. They have/had a problem with the valve and maybe yours-after they identified the problem-it seems to be fixed. The older ones worked great but the plastic ones-well, not so hot. Years ago when I lived in Nebraska I had a good metal one, I used it once a month and watered each tree on low water pressure for 30 minutes each at three locations at the drip line and they thrived. The soil I have at my new house in Oklahoma, the feeder has not made a significant difference......Yet. But then again the 3 I purchased last summer and fall and this spring... » Read More I am on my 4th root feeder in the last year. They have/had a problem with the valve and maybe yours-after they identified the problem-it seems to be fixed. The older ones worked great but the plastic ones-well, not so hot. Years ago when I lived in Nebraska I had a good metal one, I used it once a month and watered each tree on low water pressure for 30 minutes each at three locations at the drip line and they thrived. The soil I have at my new house in Oklahoma, the feeder has not made a significant difference......Yet. But then again the 3 I purchased last summer and fall and this spring were defective. I have a good one now. « Show Less
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We have had this unit for about a year. No problems with it, we have it in our basement, so it doesn't get used to much. When we do use it, very happy with it.
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I have been really happy with this type of soaker hose. The round black rubber type did not last even one season, some crack and spring leaks after one week. These flat Gilmour type are still good after almost two seasons plus they are easy to move, so far no problems. I bought my first hose from Walmart, they were sold out when I decided to buy more, so I ordered the 75 ft type from Amazon, less expensive that way. If you plan to irrigate the same area for years and years, a permanent underground commercial system would be best.
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We have been running this unit constantly since April. We live on Long Island and the basements are all underground and damp if you do not dehumidify. This unit is perfect for us. Never turn it off and I have not seen any difference in our electric bill.
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Hi S. French. I live in New England which is mixed climates: Hot/Humid summers and in winter dry/colder climates. It's an indoor unit, which is in my basement, so I'm not sure how sensitive the climate is related to operation of the unit. If it were outside I would think it would be of more concern.
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I would e-mail Hirts to see what their recommendations are. I purchased mine in March 2013, and it did well outside, but then over the winter it went dormant, and I actually think mine is dead now.
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I would like to respond in addition to your question with this comment on this product, Has I said in my original review I was skeptical about this pump, but I have had this pump for going on 3 years and it has performed flawlessly. In the spring it starts right up after sitting all winter. I do run the fuel out of the line and I treat all my gas regularly with stabil fuel additive, not knowing how long it will be before it may be needed again. I use this pump regularly to water my Grapes and garden. Randy
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i havent seen much mud daubers. it seems to work great in the winter. south florida winter. 3 months of summer it still seemed to be a bit of a challenge to keep all the bugs away. i think rainy season might have washed it away but it still made a difference.
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I do not have my dehumidifier in a basement, so cannot answer your question from experience, but it is my lake house where the humidity is higher than normal. The Danby Dehumidifier runs unattended because we are not there most of the time, and I can tell you it has performed flawlessly. I have the hose attached to the dehumidifier dumping into a drain, so it can run continuously without being attended to, and it has fully accomplished my purpose for having it there. I am extremely pleased with the product and have not found it to "freeze-up" at any time.
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I get infestations regularly, I will use one of these for my 9 x 1 5 area soon as I see them starting up, I shut down the ventilation and carbon filters, leave your regular oscillating fans to move air around and seal up the room good, doesn't have to be air tight if its away from the living area, say a basement, but good enough to not waste it escaping. I let one go about 10 minutes after the lights go out and leave sealed till morning time, open up the room a bit to start venting and turn back on the ventilation. Hopefully your plus is outside the sealed area. Repeat two days later...that should work. If you have them bad repeat in a week....so start with 4 of these bad boys I get infestations regularly, I will use one of these for my 9 x 1 5 area soon as I see them starting up, I shut down the ventilation and carbon filters, leave your regular oscillating fans to move air around and seal up the room good, doesn't have to be air tight if its away from the living area, say a basement, but good enough to not waste it escaping. I let one go about 10 minutes after the lights go out and leave sealed till morning time, open up the room a bit to start venting and turn back on the ventilation. Hopefully your plus is outside the sealed area. Repeat two days later...that... » Read More I get infestations regularly, I will use one of these for my 9 x 1 5 area soon as I see them starting up, I shut down the ventilation and carbon filters, leave your regular oscillating fans to move air around and seal up the room good, doesn't have to be air tight if its away from the living area, say a basement, but good enough to not waste it escaping. I let one go about 10 minutes after the lights go out and leave sealed till morning time, open up the room a bit to start venting and turn back on the ventilation. Hopefully your plus is outside the sealed area. Repeat two days later...that should work. If you have them bad repeat in a week....so start with 4 of these bad boys « Show Less