Editorial Product Review:Item Description:Delonghi's DE400 Dehumidifer make the local atmosphere more comfortable. This fully portable dehumidifer has durable castor wheels for easy moving from room to room. Three different fan speeds and fan-only operation make it easier for use during the summer. It's ideal for your basement, office, bedroom or any location with too much humidity for your comfort. Lateral intake/outtake grille Color - White Unit Size(WxDxH) - 15.39 x 14.29 x 23.03
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pretty good
I don't know much about dehumidifiers but this one is much better than the one we had before. Our cellar is much dryer and more comfortable. I would purchase this unit again if our home requires another for the upper levels or when this one is too old.
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Very pleased with dehumidifier so far
I've owned this product for a month now and have been very pleased with both features and performance. As previously mentioned, the water reservoir is rather small. I have a sump nearby to allow for constant drainage but have not yet hooked up. Before doing that, I wanted to "eyeball" how much water it was collecting. So far, I've been emptying just about everyday. Pulling out the reservoir is not particularly easy and could use a design improvement. However, if you are worried about dampness or can't remember to empty it, you should definitely attach a hose to it. I'll do this prior to vacation later this month.
Our basement is rather damp. So damp in fact that it probably should never have been built, nearly below the water table. About half of our basement is finished and half unfinished. I've taken a number of steps to keep it dry including a three-quarter horsepower sump pump with battery backup. The DeLonghi unit replaces a 10 year old Home Depot purchased dehumidifier that stopped working. I choose the DeLonghi unit due in part to the Energy Start rating. What I like most about the unit is the ability view current humidity levels and set it to the desired amount. In reading up on "healthy" humidity levels, it seems the 45-50% range is best. By default, the unit is programmed for 60%. To reduce the level, one simply presses the "minus" button to reach the desired level, i.e. 60%, 55%, 50%, 45%, etc... That's really it. Nothing more to do. The impact is noticeable and is a big improvement over my previous unit. I can't say for sure just yet, but I think we're actually saving money on the central AC cost. We have a fairly small 3 bedroom 3 story home and we've been able to set the AC at 75 rather then 72 or 73 since purchasing the DeLonghi unit. This seems to be because there is less humidity in the entire house. Truth will be told with the next utility bill. Better yet, the entire basement no longer has that musty smell associated with dampness.
Set it, (empty it if not connected to drain) and forget it. That's it. Easy to start. Easy to operate. A buy.
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DeLonghi 40-pint Dehumidifier
So far so good! The dehumidifier has been running non-stop since I purchased it, about a month ago. It's doing a terrific job of airing out my musty old basement. I love it. The water tank is easy to remove(I empty it twice a day) and the alarm tells me when it is full. The machine is on wheels making it easy to move around and is very quiet. I can now leave the basement door open and with the machine at the bottom of the stairs, it helps to dehumidify upstairs, too! I will eventually hook it up to a separate pump and let it drain out my washing machine drain pipe (I don't have a sink in the basement yet)and let it run continuously. I wish I had done this sooner! P.S. if you don't have a basement sink or floor drain, but do have a washing machine in the basement, as I do, empty the dehumidifier's water into the washing machine (don't worry - it's clean distilled water) then run the last rinse cycle to expel it. Works great! And is much easier than carrying the water tank upstairs or outside to empty it. I highly recommend this machine.
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The DeLonghi Dehumidifier is a winner
So far the dehumidifier has been a success for us. When it arrived it had a broken wheel. We called and was called back immediately. We could have sent it back or had a percentage off, but my husband was able to purchase a wheel at the hardware store to fix it for a minimal cost. It has been running well, and we like the way it beeps when full, which our other one did not. It has not been warm very long, but so far all is well. Thanks.
