 no complaints for $80 |
| Review Date: June 24, 2009 |
| Reviewer: red_lined, Virginia Beach, VA |
I spent a lot of time researching the available options to dehumidify my new apartment, which apparently has excellent thermal insulation (it's 90 degs outside but stays at 78-80 inside without a/c) but major humidity problems, partly as a result of the a/c never kicking on. Forcing the a/c to run wasn't worth catching cold and/or freezing to death, so my first low-budget solution was DampRid. It helped, especially in the closets (i.e. small enclosed areas), but it wasn't enough to take the moisture out of the air in the bedroom and living areas. So after looking at dozens of reviews for the Bionaire BDQ24-UC and the Soleus CFM-25E, I decided to go with this model, the EDV-2200.
Rationale against conventional dehumidifier: didn't want to spend $150-200 for a heavy mechanically complicated object that may get damaged in transit, with no recourse except to bicker with Bionaire/Soleus/Amazon service reps, that may or may not arrive as a lemon (per some of the reviews), and deal with a 2-foot tall 40 pound object which is likely going to be loud and suck up significant electricity.
I'm a pessimist, and that was what I took from the reviews. The majority seemed happy with their purchases, but a few had horror stories. I have terrible luck, and I got the feeling that I too would end up griping in a review about how awful my purchase was. If I was the type to not care about dropping a couple benjamins on a device that may or may not work, then no problem, I'd go with the Bionaire or the Soleus. But frankly, I got student loans and I'm poor, so I do care about where my money goes and the EDV-2200 seemed like a good alternative.
Why I like it:
- It's quiet. I have no clue as to how Peltier technology works, but all I hear is the fan, and there are minimal moving mechanical parts (no compressor, no refrigerant system, no oil leaking, nothing clanking or squeaking).
- It doesn't suck up much electricity. I don't remember exactly, but I think it runs at 70watt-ish.
- It's small. And rather cute. It looks like a one-foot tall egg.
- It works. Sort of. I see about 240-480 mL in the collection chamber every 24 hours. It still feels a bit humid around here, but hey, 1-2 cups in the tank means 1-2 cups less water in the air.
- I move it around from room to room every 24h, and where ever it is it seems to help somewhat. I wasn't expecting this thing to run like a champ and cover 900 square feet like pie...but if it can prevent my clothes and carpet from growing mold, then I consider it $80 well spent.
If you live in a swamp, you might need to step up to a traditional humidifier...this little baby won't do it. But if you don't have year-round issues and are just trying to survive a cool wet early summer without getting trench foot or having your clothes grow mold, then I think this mini-dehumidifier suffices. |
Great Product
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| Review Date: August 8, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Clark, |
| I use this in my boat cabin while hooked to shore power. It works great and produces very little heat. I rigged a drain tube that I have going into the sink for continual operation. This is a real value and does a fine job. |
surprise it really works
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| Review Date: August 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Ramos, Chicago, IL USA |
I was a bit skeptical of this machine, because it is so small and aesthetically attractive. So on the same day I also bought a hygrometer to objectively measure humidity. I'm glad to report the Eva-Dry actually does reduce the humidity in my bathroom from a 60% afternoon average (or 80-85% after shower) down to 48%. The water receptacle is enough for several days. The machine is silent enough that you can sleep in the next room.
As a note to the manufacturer and their competitors... I just wish somebody would make a bigger model using this same technology, because right now if you want something bigger than this, you have to splurge for one of those "dinosaur" compressor-based units which are 3x more expensive and 10x heavier. |
Where does all that water come from?
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| Review Date: July 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Jennifer C. Logan, San Diego, CA United States |
I bought this de-humidifier a few weeks ago because my piano tuner said my piano was getting too humid and the humidity was causing it to go out of tune easily. It has been virtually sucking water out of the air ever since, and I can already hear the difference in how my piano sounds. It is definitely holding its tune better.
The only thing I don't like about it is that its a little loud, so if I have folks over to hear me play, I'll have to turn it off while I'm playing. otherwise, it was an incredible purchase. |
Good Buy
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| Review Date: August 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Manjarres, Yourtown, USA |
| After reading reviews about this de-humidifier, it seemed like a good one in its class. It works well for my humid small basement apt. This summer I slept comfortable thanx to this product...... The buying process as quick , straight forward and got the item quick ... |
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