I set the humidistat to 45 degrees, but the unit keeps running even though it shows the humidity to be 41 or 43 degrees. Is this normal/defective?
1432256
The product manual addresses this question. the fan runs, but not the compressor. Not a feature I like, and i probably wouldn't have gotten the unit if i'd know this.
1432257
It does not have an automatic cut off when the desired setting is reached. It is stated in the product instructions that the fan runs continuously. It is a very effective energy star rated unit and the fan is quiet.
1432258
I believe it depends on whether you are catching the water in the bucket or with the hose attached. Ours does not turn off at all with the hose attached. Without the hose it will shut off when the temperature is reached.
780653
I have the same issue. About six months after I bought the unit the temps began to have a mind of their own. Regardless of the settings I select, the never stay there and fluctuate up and down with no rhyme or reason. I contacted the so called service department at Wynter who basically told me to take the back off the unit and fix it myself, or I could pack the unit up and UPS it at my expense ( I live in NY, they are in Calif.) and they would fix it. I find their customer service to be arrogant and their products pieces of junk. Sorry for your troubles.
508328
evidendenly your humidity is lower or the same as number being seen so just press button under number you'll see it go down to lower number and you'll see the go light go on and hear it start up, i set mine on 40, bu it does shut off when it reaches 40 and if you unplug unit you have to do button all over again
1473692
cold air does not hold moisture very well, that said mine works well to about 45% humidity which is very comfortable at about 68 to 72 degrees
945100
I just checked mine they go from zero to 99.9%. I just a note mine is in a 150 count humidor and I have to keep it set at 68% to achieve 70% not a big deal though. Had mine for few few months now with no complaints.
27478
It doesn't go by temp. It goes by how much humidity you have in your house. The dehumidifier will run down to temps of 45 degrees. Humidity in a house should be between 30 - 50. Set the humidity gauge on your dehumidifier to the amount of humidity you want in your house. I set mind at 40 and according to a separate temp/humidity gauge it is usually about 37.
13896
According to the Troubleshooting section of the instruction manual, the unit will not operate satisfactorily if the temperature is below 41 F. I would imagine that all higher temps are okay unless the unit overheats in extreme temperatures, but that was not mentioned. I hope this helps. Rx
1420629
There isn't much to set. The Temp. sets it's self once the dehumidifer is turned on. You would then set the humidity level with the buttons on the top right hand side. Ours is in the basement so right now it's set at 45. Other then that you would just check to see if the light is blinking on the left. If so, then the bucket probably needs to be emptied. Hope this will help!!!
1466515
There is a sensor, it's built in to the humidifier so you can set the humidity level. Although I'm not sure if it's 100% accurate, I have a separate humidity sensor and the numbers are about 5 degrees of humidity apart.
107962
It really depends on the average level of humidity in the space you are operating the dehumidifier and what level of dehumidification that you set on the unit. For example, we have our unit in our basement. We have selected the desired humidity level to be at 45%. We live in Iowa and in the summer it runs 24/7 (we have a shower in the basement that gets used daily as well). In the winter it does not.
1518684
&lt;30% is where you'll see 10-15 degree decreases in your room. When humidity gets over 60%, evap coolers stop working, and in fact can increase the temperature by pumping in hotter, more humid air. At 50% humidity, you'll only get 2-5 degree decreases. With a smaller unit like this, I doubt that you'll notice anything above 50%. Right now in SLC, UT, it just rained. Humidity is about 53%. I can feel cool air coming out of the unit, but it doesn't travel more than 5-10 ft from the unit. When the humidity is the normal 20-25%, this thing blows frigid air and cools my 200 sq ft room quite well.
1067052
Set it something below 70% humidity (mold level), 55% is comfortable for me. It'll automatically start once that humidity level is reached (within a few minutes, anyway). I use the humidifier in my basement in the spring and fall (New England) when neither the A/C nor heat are on and humidity is highest. I have a hygrometer on the opposite end of the basement for checking its accuracy. It's fairly accurate, though it always seems to read a higher humidity then the hygrometer. For the start of either season, I let it run continuously for a day or so.
770841
sometimes if you unplug it and then plug it back in it reverts back to a default humidity setting. check to see if the setting is below 65%. i intentionally put mine on 45% and just let it run. when it reaches 45% it still runs but the dehumidifier part is on standby until the level goes above 45%.
1342848
Yes.At those temperatures, the %RH cannot be very high. If it is, you would be enjoying an "indoor fog." Don't allow it to run constantly. Try setting the unit to 45 or 50% RH at normal speed. Don't be surprised if the unit seldom runs until you reach an ambient 65 - 70 degrees.
1790696
I have had a lot of luck with keeping my unit on low then moving it up to medium. I have the unit in a room and not in an open area. Our house usually starts at 35% humidity and I set it to go to 45% to 50% and it usually gets there within a couple hours.
1626206
Hi Janet, you may have done all these things, but if not, make sure it is not in a draft or an overly sunny location either. It must remain at the same temp all day and night in that room. Then, use the internal built in, along with a little white cheap thermometer, and take an average. Plus of course, last week you need more water to keep humidity level up and the shell 'breakable' and stop the auto turner too. Hope some of that helps.
1075677
The reservoir may be too full, or not full enough. Perhaps the plastic cover part connected to the tube is not seated correctly. I hate to suggest it, but make sure the separate toggle switch on the back of the unit is in the ON position. It could also be broken - I don't get the impression that the unit itself is very well designed or crafted. I don't even use the humidifier function on mine anymore. It's almost impossible to keep clean. It gets moldy in the transfer tube very easily. I wish I could return it and get a designated humidifier that was designed for that purpose. In hindsight, I would recommend that you avoid this gimmicky product. It promises way more than it can deliver. The reservoir may be too full, or not full enough. Perhaps the plastic cover part connected to the tube is not seated correctly. I hate to suggest it, but make sure the separate toggle switch on the back of the unit is in the ON position. It could also be broken - I don't get the impression that the unit itself is very well designed or crafted. I don't even use the humidifier function on mine anymore. It's almost impossible to keep clean. It gets moldy in the transfer tube very easily. I wish I could return it and get a designated humidifier that was designed for that purpose. In hindsight,... » Read More The reservoir may be too full, or not full enough. Perhaps the plastic cover part connected to the tube is not seated correctly. I hate to suggest it, but make sure the separate toggle switch on the back of the unit is in the ON position. It could also be broken - I don't get the impression that the unit itself is very well designed or crafted. I don't even use the humidifier function on mine anymore. It's almost impossible to keep clean. It gets moldy in the transfer tube very easily. I wish I could return it and get a designated humidifier that was designed for that purpose. In hindsight, I would recommend that you avoid this gimmicky product. It promises way more than it can deliver. « Show Less