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Reasons to buy Aprilaire 1830 Basement Pro Dehumidifier :
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70 pint ability of moisture removal. Uses a maximum of 160cubic feet per minute air flow to remove excessive moisture.
Successfully removes up to 50 pint of moisture in a room per 24 hours. Has a airflow of 188CFM high and low of 165 CFM.
Built for 2200 square feet coverage – suitable for small to medium sized basements, crawl space plus other rooms
3000 square feet room coverage – suitable for small to medium sized rooms.
Features a full bucket alert system – starts indicating when water tank is nearing full capacity. If not emptied, automatically shuts off on full tank.
Eliminates bacteria in the air – makes breathing simple for people
Makes breathing safe and easy by eliminating bacteria
Prevents mold, termites and bacteria in homes.
Protects home objects from mildew and bacteria
Suitable for basements and crawl spaces. Minimizes and controls humidity in basements. Eliminates damp carpeting, mildew, furnishings, mold and odors.
Features an Auto defrost suitable for basements. Suitable for basements with a minimum temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit
Has a maximum noise level of 51 dB – noise won’t bother you much as you rest in the bedroom.
Has a noise level of 55 db suitable for bedrooms – won’t make much background noise as you sleep.
Effective in enclosed spaces only – captures moisture indoors in spaces within its range.
Built for spaces within walls – enclosed kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, basements etc
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Automatically maintains humidity level set by you. Set humidity range between 30% and 80%. It will effortlessly measure the humidity level and adjust fan speed to maintain it.
An adjustable humidistat for an effortless humidity control. Change humidity levels to what suits you best in a room as it removes moisture.
Eliminates up to 9 gallons of moisture every 24 hours.
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Only one fan speed
Comes with 2 fan speeds and a turbo mode
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Has a dust filter – captures all particles of dirt and other particles from air
Built with features and specs that verifies its efficiency. Has an Auto defrost mode, evaporator corrosion-resistant aluminum coil, 1 fan speed, Auto restart, adjustable humidity level and 8 feet power cord length.
Built with an automatic humidistat, continuous run, automatic defrost, full bucket indicator and alert, LCD display, automatic shut off and on, rolling caster wheels and handle and 24 hour timer.
Turbo mode – increase the fan speed to maximum automatically to effectively remove moisture within coverage.
Bottom rolling casters – lets you move device from place to place without much effort. 4 durable wheels on each side at the bottom.
No messy water tank to empty - simply place a drain hose or the device over a drain. Level it and plug it in after adjusting preferable humidity. Will continuously drain
Variety empty options - take out the water tank easily and empty when full. Or use the continuous draining option (purchase standard garden hose separately).
Easily mount control panel on the top or side of the device. Provides hassle free access in any location. The interactive display for quick set up.
Features a simple control panel – single touch buttons and settings. Or just switch on device for automatic clean up.
Automatically restarts after a power outage. Resumes dehumidification using the previous settings before power outage.
Has an auto restart – will first save your settings during a power outage. Switches on and resumes cleaning when power is restored.
Automatically shuts off when water tank is full and not emptied.
Features a transparent water level indicator – easy to see the water in the tank and indicates once almost at full capacity.
Comfort grip handles for easy water tank removal
6.4 pint bucket capacity - eliminates the need of constant emptying
Washable filters – can be cleaned once in a year. Clean filters are more effective and durable.
Easy cleaning dust filter – built with a clean filter alert and can be completely taken out of the device.
Only features a humidistat and continuous drain settings
Includes turbo mode, normal and Auto defrost mode settings
Carry handles and wheels for a portable design. Movement to room requires very minimal effort.
Compact and sleek design – in built will all its features and specs to consume less storage space,
Compact and sleek design – measures smaller dimensions
Fan emits heat when running. Little heat is emitted to collect moisture from the air.
Produces some heat when removing unwanted moisture from the air. Heat comes out through the fan.
Has been certified by Energy star as low power consumption device. Has an energy star factor of 2.0 L/kWh. Dehumidify your space without worrying about power bills.
Complaint with Energy star – has a 2.0 EEV and saves more on energy even when used 24/7.
Electronic easy to use controls – features a living space optional manual control as well.
Features electronic controls with LED displayer plus 24 hour timer.
Up to 8 feet power cord length – no need for an extension cord.
7.22 feet – has a long power cord length that eliminates the need for an extension power cord
25 x 12.5 x 14.5 inches
10.8 x 15.4 x 23.2 inches
67 pounds
36.3 pounds
Has a maximum wattage amounting to 660 watts.
520 Watts
6.3 Amps at highest level.
4.7 Amps
• Auto defrost compressor turns off compressor and prevents damage • Adjustable outlet collar options – side or top • Protects homes from mildew, mold and bacteria • Suitable for basements and other enclosed spaces • Energy star certified to save energy • Automatically controls humidity levels • Covers up to 2200 square feet spaces • Large moisture removal ability – up to 70 pint per day • Saves you from constant emptying of water tank • Space saving design • Built with quality and durable materials • Long power cord – approximately 8 foot • 4 leveling rubber feet • Easy to access and washable air filter
• Very lengthy power cord – 7.22 feet • Saves your settings during power outage using Auto restart • Perfect for rooms within 3000 square feet • Easy to read water level indicator • Features auto normal, turbo and defrost mode • Removable and easy to clean dust filter • Electronic controls with Led display • Easy rolling caster wheels • A 24 hour timer
• Not built with a water tank • Doesn’t have an inbuilt water pump • Operates using only one fan speed – no turbo mode • No automatic shut off feature • Excludes caster wheels for easy movement • Makes some little noise when running • Lowest operating temperature of 50 degrees F
Produces some little noise – 50 db noise level
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