I bought one to keep my garage dry since I have tools out there that would sometimes get spots of rust, just sitting there. Measuring the humidity in there on a typical winter day, I was getting 70-90%.
After installing this for a couple days, I saw I was regularly getting 50-60% which is great. I plumbed a drain hose outside so I can run it continuously.
I liked it so much I bought a second one to dry out the storage space above the garage which is another 1000 sq. ft. or so. It would get even more humid, and now I'm seeing levels around the 50% level. The attached picture shows the first few hours after I installed it. It started at 65% and then dropped to the low 50's within only 3-4 hours. And that's in a barely insulated space.
You can also see how the temp was affected. It does throw waste heat into the air as expected, but it's not too bad. Right now it's winter here so temps outside are in the upper 30's at night, 40's in the day. But you can see how it went from 50F up to only 53F-54F and then seemed to stay steady.
In the summer it might be more noticeable, but as others have pointed out, warmer but drier air should actually be more comfortable. I guess I'll found out for sure in a few months (or I may add an AC unit and let that do the drying in the summer months).
Overall I'm pretty pleased. The 2nd unit I bought was a refurb so it was a little scary, but both it and the new unit arrived intact. The boxes were beat WAY up, and I can definitely see how others may get a damaged unit. The bottom cardboard piece needs to be extra super duper taped, or they should add some straps. Whatever they're doing now simply doesn't cut it. Fortunately the first unit was delivered by a protective UPS guy who gingerly carried it to my porch and pointed out the poor condition of the box (which he was carrying upside-down by this point, otherwise it would have simply fallen out).
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- Small But Powerful: At just 40 pounds, our compact unit fits in most spaces. Removes 50 pints of moisture a day in areas up to 4,500 sq/ft.
- Easy-Roll Casters: 4 durable smooth-rolling caster wheels make for easy transportation from room to room.
- Extra Long Cord: 6-foot, three-prong power cord makes extension cords unnecessary.
- Simple On/Off Switch: Quick control enables you to power on and off without the need to adjusting the humidistat.
- User-Friendly Display: See operating settings at a glance and get important filter and reservoir alerts with the simple LCD interface.
- 2 Fan Speeds: Select between regular and turbo fan speeds for optimal comfort.
- Built-In Relative Humidity Meter: The LCD accurately displays the current humidity level in the room, enabling you to set your ideal levels for automatic moisture control.
- Convenient Timer: Program the 24-hour timer to suit your lifestyle and save energy costs
- Easy-Empty Reservoir: Removable 1.3-gallon tank features transparent level indicator and comfortable handles with cover for convenient removal and carrying when full.
- Safety Auto-Shutoff: Water level sensor triggers automatic shutoff when reservoir fills to capacity.
- Auto-Restart: Smart technology saves your settings, while the unit automatically powers on after a power outage.
- Washable Air Filter: Reusable screen means no expensive supplies. Simply rinse and recycle upon clean-filter alert.
- Hose Hookup: Optional hose connection allows continuous draining in damp rooms. Divert water to basement drain or slop sink.
- Frost Sensor: Eco-efficient auto-defrost prevents wasted energy and protects evaporator coils.
Removable Air Filter & Water Tank
Compact But Powerful
At just 40 pounds, it fits discreetly in most spaces. Durable smooth-rolling caster wheels ensure portable ease, and you can customize air regulation with two fan settings, for effective moisture removal in areas up to 4500 square feet.
Breathable Comfort & Clean
Our innovative filtration and evaporation system ensures a safe and pleasant atmosphere by preventing mold, mildew and structural cracking, and safeguarding your family against allergens, mites and asthma triggers.
Easy Touch Button Controls
Relief from the Heat
Remove up to 50 pints of moisture a day for relief during humid months. Simply empty the high-capacity 1.3-gal reservoir upon auto-shutoff, check the level indicator, or hook up the optional hose for continuous draining.
(70 Pint according to the old DOE [Department of Energy] standards, in 2019 this was classified as 70 pint and it now needs to be classified as 50 pint but IT REMOVED THE SAME MOISTURE AS THE OLD 70 PINT)
Tech Savvy System
A smart Ivation design lets you control moisture levels with a simple LCD interface. Check the humidistat, set your ideal levels, adjust fan speed, program the 24-hour timer, and receive important filter and reservoir alerts for no-hassle operation.
Hose Hookup Connection
Efficient
Users will enjoy our humidifier’s multiple green features, including energy-saving auto-shutoff, timer and cleanable filter With an Ivation humidifier, you can go green—and never feel blue.
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| capacity | 40 pounds | 2.5 liters | 7.6 liters | 52 pints | 50 pints | 6 liters |
| air flow capacity | 1.3 gallons | 0.8 gallons | 50 pints | 8829 cubic feet per hour | 50 pints | 6 liters |
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Works great - a little loud but that's expected
I bought one to keep my garage dry since I have tools out there that would sometimes get spots of rust, just sitting there. Measuring the humidity in there on a typical winter day, I was getting 70-90%.After installing this for a couple days, I saw I was regularly getting 50-60% which is great. I plumbed a drain hose outside so I can run it continuously.I liked it so much I bought a second one to dry out the storage space above the garage which is another 1000 sq. ft. or so. It would get even more humid, and now I'm seeing levels around the 50% level. The attached picture shows the first few hours after I installed it. It started at 65% and then dropped to the low 50's within only 3-4 hours. And that's in a barely insulated space.You can also see how the temp was affected. It does throw waste heat into the air as expected, but it's not too bad. Right now it's winter here so temps outside are in the upper 30's at night, 40's in the day. But you can see how it went from 50F up to only 53F-54F and then seemed to stay steady.In the summer it might be more noticeable, but as others have pointed out, warmer but drier air should actually be more comfortable. I guess I'll found out for sure in a few months (or I may add an AC unit and let that do the drying in the summer months).Overall I'm pretty pleased. The 2nd unit I bought was a refurb so it was a little scary, but both it and the new unit arrived intact. The boxes were beat WAY up, and I can definitely see how others may get a damaged unit. The bottom cardboard piece needs to be extra super duper taped, or they should add some straps. Whatever they're doing now simply doesn't cut it. Fortunately the first unit was delivered by a protective UPS guy who gingerly carried it to my porch and pointed out the poor condition of the box (which he was carrying upside-down by this point, otherwise it would have simply fallen out).
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Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
After installing this for a couple days, I saw I was regularly getting 50-60% which is great. I plumbed a drain hose outside so I can run it continuously.
I liked it so much I bought a second one to dry out the storage space above the garage which is another 1000 sq. ft. or so. It would get even more humid, and now I'm seeing levels around the 50% level. The attached picture shows the first few hours after I installed it. It started at 65% and then dropped to the low 50's within only 3-4 hours. And that's in a barely insulated space.
You can also see how the temp was affected. It does throw waste heat into the air as expected, but it's not too bad. Right now it's winter here so temps outside are in the upper 30's at night, 40's in the day. But you can see how it went from 50F up to only 53F-54F and then seemed to stay steady.
In the summer it might be more noticeable, but as others have pointed out, warmer but drier air should actually be more comfortable. I guess I'll found out for sure in a few months (or I may add an AC unit and let that do the drying in the summer months).
Overall I'm pretty pleased. The 2nd unit I bought was a refurb so it was a little scary, but both it and the new unit arrived intact. The boxes were beat WAY up, and I can definitely see how others may get a damaged unit. The bottom cardboard piece needs to be extra super duper taped, or they should add some straps. Whatever they're doing now simply doesn't cut it. Fortunately the first unit was delivered by a protective UPS guy who gingerly carried it to my porch and pointed out the poor condition of the box (which he was carrying upside-down by this point, otherwise it would have simply fallen out).
Works great - a little loud but that's expected
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
I bought one to keep my garage dry since I have tools out there that would sometimes get spots of rust, just sitting there. Measuring the humidity in there on a typical winter day, I was getting 70-90%.Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2020
After installing this for a couple days, I saw I was regularly getting 50-60% which is great. I plumbed a drain hose outside so I can run it continuously.
I liked it so much I bought a second one to dry out the storage space above the garage which is another 1000 sq. ft. or so. It would get even more humid, and now I'm seeing levels around the 50% level. The attached picture shows the first few hours after I installed it. It started at 65% and then dropped to the low 50's within only 3-4 hours. And that's in a barely insulated space.
You can also see how the temp was affected. It does throw waste heat into the air as expected, but it's not too bad. Right now it's winter here so temps outside are in the upper 30's at night, 40's in the day. But you can see how it went from 50F up to only 53F-54F and then seemed to stay steady.
In the summer it might be more noticeable, but as others have pointed out, warmer but drier air should actually be more comfortable. I guess I'll found out for sure in a few months (or I may add an AC unit and let that do the drying in the summer months).
Overall I'm pretty pleased. The 2nd unit I bought was a refurb so it was a little scary, but both it and the new unit arrived intact. The boxes were beat WAY up, and I can definitely see how others may get a damaged unit. The bottom cardboard piece needs to be extra super duper taped, or they should add some straps. Whatever they're doing now simply doesn't cut it. Fortunately the first unit was delivered by a protective UPS guy who gingerly carried it to my porch and pointed out the poor condition of the box (which he was carrying upside-down by this point, otherwise it would have simply fallen out).
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Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
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Dave Mayo
Great unit that reliably drains through hose!
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2020
Dave Mayo
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2020
The continuous draining on this when the hose attachment is installed (comes with the unit) works great and the bucket is dry. I’ve been running it in the basement for several months and have not had to empty it. I also compared the efficiency against other units and they both collected the same amount of water over a 24hr period.
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