- Will it dry out a damp basement?
- No. Its thermoelectric design removes little water and works poorly in cool spaces. A compressor dehumidifier is the right tool for a basement.
- What size room is it for?
- Sunpentown rates it for spaces up to about 350 sq ft, but realistically it suits closets, bathrooms and other small enclosed areas with light moisture.
- Does it have a humidistat?
- This model has a display and three fan speeds but no true humidistat, so you switch it on and off yourself.
- How often do I empty the tank?
- In humid conditions expect to empty it often, sometimes daily. The tank is small because the unit is small.
- Can it run continuously?
- It runs on 45 W and can stay plugged in, but without a drain option or auto-restart you should check the tank regularly.
- Is it quiet enough for a bedroom?
- Yes. There is no compressor, so the sound is mostly fan noise, and the lower fan speeds are quiet.
- Where is the Sunpentown SI-X100ML cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $40.37, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Sunpentown SI-X100ML?
- 3 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Best Buy, Lowe's.