Blue Collar Guy
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
So, of course I tried to fix my old energy gobbling dehumidifier. After an hour of "fixing" it , I had to order a new one.. I get the same brand as before, as it gave me 4 .5 years of service. I dont buy it because of the energy star label, I buy it because the white one was $229 and the black one was $169. Its a 70 pint 4500 sq foot capacity thing. It has 2 speeds normal and turbo.
I now know how this thing saves energy. The turbo speed is weaker than the low speed on my old unit. Of course it uses less juice, its doing less work. This is like 100 calorie snacks, they just give you less stuff. It took all day to get my basement to the 40 % humidity level, the old one took maybe an hour, then it just cycled on and off to maintain. IDK about other energy star stuff, but this one is a crock.
I now know how this thing saves energy. The turbo speed is weaker than the low speed on my old unit. Of course it uses less juice, its doing less work. This is like 100 calorie snacks, they just give you less stuff. It took all day to get my basement to the 40 % humidity level, the old one took maybe an hour, then it just cycled on and off to maintain. IDK about other energy star stuff, but this one is a crock.