Best Rated Whole Basement Dehumidifier Review

Best dehumidifiers for damp basements, mold and mildew control

Added by: Mercia Tapping

Editorial Notes: Updated 01/18/2011

Santa Fe Classic Whole Basement Dehumidifier Review

If you are looking for the ultimate solution for removing water, preventing mold, mildew and damp musty odors in your basement or living space, then this Santa Fe dehumidifier is perfect for you. The Santa Fe Classic Whole Basement dehumidifier is our top choice for efficiently removing large quantities of water while continuing to operate down to low temperatures of 53 degrees. Unlike the typical small dehumidifiers, these are built to last for many years, offering you the ability to dehumidify an entire basement without having to purchase several machines and empty multiple buckets!

Pluses

• The Santa Fe Classic is a highly efficient, powerful dehumidifier that will quickly stop mold growth, remove musty odors and dry out a once damp area.
• Energy Star Rated: These dehumidifiers are very energy efficient, and Energy Star rated by the EPA – it’s always a plus to save money on utility bills.
• Long-lasting: We feel that installing a whole basement or whole house dehumidifier of this type is a great investment to make in a home. Plus a 1 year full warranty, and 5 years on compressor, evaporator, and condenser makes it even more valuable.
• User-friendly operation with simple controls. A manual knob on the back of the unit controls the internal humidistat which will turn the unit on and off depending on the variable humidity setting chosen (from 20% to 80%). An on/off blower switch promotes comfortable air circulation by allowing for continuous blower operation independent of the dehumidifier.
• Great options for accommodating multiple rooms in a basement: The following items are sold separately for use with the Santa Fe Whole Basement Dehumidifier to accommodate multiple rooms (these can only be used with the whole basement unit):
• Santa Fe Duct Kit promotes air circulation in multiple rooms.
• Santa Fe Sound Muffler Kit which will reduce sound in case the dehumidifier is placed in a living area
• Santa Fe Remote Dehumidistat Kit – an area can be dehumidified remotely while the dehumidifier is in a different room (click here for remote ducted installation diagram)
• Versatility: The Santa Fe Advance’s low profile, 10ft power cord and wheels allow it to be easily moved between basements and crawlspaces.

Minuses

• These units are heavy at 110 lbs, but they do have wheels for easy movement once you get them into your basement.
• These Santa Fe dehumidifiers are louder than the Santa Fe Rx whole house dehumidifiers, but they are meant for basements, rather than living areas. The noise muffler kit will help with noise level.
• Installation of duct kit sold below sometimes needs professional installation. We also wish the duct kit was available for the whole house unit.

Summary

We are pleased to offer a “best in class” solution for whole basement dehumidification needs. These Santa Fe dehumidifiers are durable, powerful, and energy efficient. With water removal of 110 pints per day, these units handle the large dehumidification jobs that other dehumidifiers would take much longer to handle. Also, with its foam pre-filter and standard MERV-11 filter, the Santa Fe Classic will prevent dirt, dust and other allergens from being released back into the air. In summary, the Santa Fe Classic is guaranteed to eliminate mold and mildew issues and improve indoor air quality. Customers rave about the astonishing results of these dehumidifiers.

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