Dehumidifier Recommendations Sought

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am looking to buy a dehumidifier to reduce moisture in my Berkeley, Ca home

during the rainy season which is fast approaching.

The dehumidifier will located in my room which is 10 X 12 feet large. I would

love a unit that is on the smaller side and quiet.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Mandy.

[Guest guest]

Mandy,

Whatever DH you buy, you must be able to secure a MERV 8 filter (such as Web

Products) that filters ALL the air coming in or you will get mold on the coil.

(Check out the DH photos at the NAFTA presentation on my home page.)

This is the problem with every DH I have seen, except for the Therma-Stor models

which are very expensive and probably too large for your room; they will heat

the room too much, soo see if you can find a portable AC that can also be used

as a DH and can have a MERV- 8 filter securely attached, with no bypass.

Good luck.

(BTW, there is enough bypass on the two-inch media filter on the Therma-Stor

Santa Fe to cause dust and mold build up inside (after 10 years of continuous

operation!), so you have to tape around the filter to stop the bypass.)

May

May Indoor Air Investigations LLC

www.mayindoorair.com

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> Hi,

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> I am looking to buy a dehumidifier to reduce moisture in my Berkeley, Ca home

during the rainy season which is fast approaching.

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