Why not buy two or more small residential dehumidifiers (for less money), instead of one SANTA FE or one ULTRA-AIRE?
There are several reasons why one SANTA FE or one ULTRAAIRE is better than two or more residential dehumidifiers. First and foremost, two fifty pint residential dehumidifiers do not equal the water removal capacity of one SANTA FE or one ULTRA-AIRE in a basement application. The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) rating system used for dehumidifiers reflects the performance at 80oF and 60% RH. It is a mistake to assume that equal performance at these conditions means equal performance in the cooler conditions present in basements. In fact, most residential dehumidifiers, even those that contain a defrost feature, do not recommend operation below 65oF and in some cases 70oF. The performance of typical residential dehumidifiers at these temperatures is minimal, if they function at all. The SANTA FE and ULTRA-AIRE dehumidifiers are designed to operate in temperatures as low as 55oF and will still remove over 60 pints a day at 60oF and 60% RH. This is the caliber of perform
