The 40-pint Soleus Air dehumidifier (model CFM-40) removes undesirable moisture from the air to fabricate a more comfortable environs in your home or office. Weighing underneath 31 pounds, it may be conveniently moved by way of it is bottom caster wheels from room to room within your home and set up in just minutes. Taking vantage of refrigeration technology, the dehumidifier powerfully emoves partial moisture from the air to decrease the humidity level of the room and keep the indoor air arid and comfortable. The dehumidifier uses the no CFC refrigerant to protect the surroundings and to reduce pollution.
Since dissimilar rooms in your home call for dissimilar humidity levels, the unit’s adaptable humidistat offers 3 humidity settings. The magnetic float won’t become stuck with solid homogeneous inorgani substance deposits like other mechanical floats, and it provides a more precise water level reading and prevents overflow. Other features include manual and soft touch control, silent operation, and an automatic shut-off to prevent overflow. The unit measures 14-1/2 by 10-1/4 by 21 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 30.8 pounds. It’s backed by a 1-year fixed warranty.
Soleus Dehumidifier 40 Pint Cfm 40e
This Whisper quiet 40 pint dehumidifier removes 40 pints of moisture from the air per 24 hours. Features easy removable bucket, optional continuous-drainage connection with a bucket-full indicator and automatic shut-off to prevent overflow. Low temperature operation down to 41°F, with adaptable humidistat and automatic defrost. Provides economical washable air filter, built-in wheels and carrying handle for easy portability. Size measures 14-1/2 by 10-1/4 by 21 inches (WxDxH) and backed by 1-year warranty.
Recently I purchased a Soleus Air CFM-40e dehumidifier for moisture difficulties in my bedroom. Based on my experience I may candidly say the Soleus Air CFM-40e series dehumidifier ranks amongst the top of all brands in this size. Chances are, if you believe you need a dehumidifier then you probably need one. Some of the signs that you need a dehumidifier are rotting wood trim, musty odors, window condensation, water stains on interior walls and increased allergic reactions. All of these are an indication of increased moisture in your home and a reason to buy a good dehumidifier.
If you ignore the moisture, the result will be the growth of mold and mildew and likewise the release of mold spores which are a main contributor to allergies and asthma. If not taken care of quickly, long term moisture troubles may and will cause thousands of dollars in damage.
The firstborn thing you need to do is try to get to the root of the moisture problem. Your best bet is to repair the moisture problem at the root. However, once in a while it’s just not possible to find or repair the problem; therefore making a dehumidifier imperative. If you’re looking for an efficient, quiet dehumidifier then look no further than the Soleus Air CFM-40e. Below are the features and my review of the Soleus Air CFM-40e.
Nearly Silent Operation
Without a doubt the biggest complaint for dehumidifiers is the noise level. If you’ve ever stood next to a dehumidifier you know how deafening they may be. The Soleus Air CFM-40E is without a doubt the most quiet dehumidifier I have ever employed or heard. The unit has three power levels; Quiet, Medium and High. With the power level set to Quiet, the sound level is 41 decibels according to the user’s guide. To make this requiring little effort to understand, a library is quintessentially around 30 decibels. Normal speech is 60 – 70 decibels. So 41 decibels is someplace among a whisper quiet library and a normal conversation.
I likewise have an older LG dehumidifier. It’s employed in my basement. It surely is a real work horse. But it’s likewise sounds like a jet engine at take off. I had done tons of exploration on dehumidifiers before purchasing one. But I was still very nervous when I ordered the Soleus Air CFM-40e because it was to be employed in my bedroom and I had never heard one run. I necessitated something that was very quiet. The Soleus Air CFM-40e is unquestionably that; exceedingly quiet. I don’t always run it at night because humidity levels aren’t always high, but when I do run it at night, I don’t even detect it’s there. It sits regarding 3 feet from the foot of my bed. I’m not saying you can’t listen it at all, but it’s kind of like white noise. I quintessentially have a TV on in my bedroom when I go to bed. The timer is set on the TV for 60 minutes and I am ordinarily sleeping long before that. While the TV is on, I can not listen the dehumidifier at all. If I occur to wake up at night I no longer even observe it’s on.
Unlike conventional dehumidifiers, the Soleus Air CFM-40e uses a rotary compressor, which is one of the reasons it’s so quiet. Most other compressors use a reciprocating type compressor which is louder. The fan motor is likewise almost silent. The Soleus Air engineers went to outstanding lengths for the duration of the design phase to assure almost silent operation.
Extremely Powerful Dehumidifying Capability
Dehumidifiers work by drawing air into the unit with a fan. As air is drawn into the dehumidifier it is cooled by pulling the air over a cold coil system. Cool air does not have the capability to hold water like warm air does. As the air is cooled, the water in the warm air condenses on the cool coils. The water which has gathered on the coils then runs off those coils and drips into a catch pan. Once the air has shed it is water, it is drawn back over warmer coils. The warm coils heat the air back up to more room like temperature without inducing more water into the air. The more surface area the coils have, the more outstanding the dehumidifying capability of the unit.
The Soleus Air CFM-40e is ranked to remove 40 pints of water per day. That’s 5 gallons of water each day. However, the water tank will only hold 12.5 pints of water. This means if your room air is so humid that the dehumidifier in truth removes 40 pints per day, you would need to empty the tank roughly 3.5 times per day. The Soleus Air CFM-40e does come ordinary with a ceaseless drainage port. The continuous drainage port allows you to connect a hose to the side of the unit and drain directly into a drain of numerous type or even out a window if you have access to one.
Perfect Humidity Levels With Adjustable Humidistat
Once humdity get above 50%, mold and mildew may get started to grow, and other moisture difficulties may surface. Humidity levels may be measured with a simple hygrometer. A hygrometer is a tool that will tell you how humid the air is by measuring the amount of water vapor in the air. The prices are all over the map, but for a little investment you may get a good idea how humid your area is. I purchased a hygrometer online and salaried less than $10. It works very well.
The Soleus Air CFM-40e has 4 humidity level settings. Three of the settings are arid / medium / moist. The arid setting is for a humidity level of 50%. The medium setting keeps is for a 60% humidity level and the moist setting keeps the area at 70% humidity. The fourth setting is continual de-humidification. At this setting the Soleus Air CFM-40e will keep sucking water like a camel getting ready for a desert trip.
Initially I thought the lack of a wider range of settings might be a problem. Not to worry. I’ve found that leaving the unit set for the arid setting keeps my bedroom amidst 45% and 50% humidity. Sometimes the humidity level will be a little lower and from time to time it’s a little higher depending on where I’ve placed the hygrometer. The Soleus Air CFM-40e has a great deal of adjustments to get you the humidity level you need.
Miscellaneous Features
Without a doubt, dehumidification capability and quietness are two most necessary components when settling upon a dehumidifier. However, the Soleus Air CFM-40e has more features that make it an outstanding value.
- It’s energy efficient! I hooked the Soleus Air CFM-40e up to an electric usage meter. Based on that I calculated if I was to run the dehumidifier 24 hours a day, 7 days a week it would cost me regarding $20. I don’t run it close to that much. I’ve found out that in the winter time I do not need to run it all all because the furnace is running and the air is colder and drier. In the summer time, I run it 8 hours per day; so that’s regarding $7 per month. Not bad at all to solve a moisture problem.
- An beautiful design. You won’t see it displayed in an art gallery, but for a dehumidifier it’s not bad looking. Most dehumidifiers are boxy and industrial looking. The Soleus Air CFM-40e has a nice rounded, aerodynamic look. Even altho you wouldn’t see this in an art gallery, I have seen innovative art not closely as attractive.
- There are wheels on the bottom if the unit to make moving it easier. It’s not a very heavy unit, weighing in at less than 31 pounds. But the wheels make it easy to move from one area to another if you need to.
- Adjustable louvers on the top of the unit to direct the output airflow where you want it to go.
- The Soleus Air CFM-40e will operate down to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. This is essential because if you use it in your basement or garage it will carry on to work down that temperature. Other dehumidifiers will not work in temperatures that low. Ensure you check the temperature rating of any unit you buy and verify it will work in the area you plan to place it.
- A magnetic float that mechanically turns the unit off when the drainage tank is full. No need to worry when it comes to the unit overflowing. Just be sure you don’t remove the styrofoam that’s attached to the float when you unpack the unit. The styrofoam is there for a purpose, but it looks like packing material.
A Quirk That’s Not A Quirk
When the Soleus Air CFM-40e is powered on, you will without delay observe one thing when it comes to it that you may not like. But, this one quirk is genuinely a smart design by Soleus Air. The minor quirk is while the unit is powered on, the intake fan runs continuously. Even when the unit is not activiely dehumidifying the intake fan is running. This is a smart idea because when the intake fan is running the room air is continuously being cycled. By doing this the dehumidifier may perpetually monitor the humidity in the room. If the air was not being moved in the room, the dehumidifier would only be competent to monitor the humidity in the area in which it was located. The fan running all the time is not in truth an issue because it is so quiet. I’ve been very happy with my buy of the Soleus Air CFM-40e. If I ever need another dehumidifier I would surely look at at Soleus Air.
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639 of 645 people found the following review helpful.
 Works great!
By B. T. Denyer
I installed this unit in my basement in regards to 8 months ago, and it has been working flawlessly ever since.
Things I noticed:
If the power goes out, the unit will NOT turn back on mechanically (as a great deal of other units do.)
If you want to use the ceaseless drainage (which I highly recommend) thru a hose, you have to punch out a plastic disc on the side of the unit. I would have designed a screw-type plug that was replacable, but they didn’t think of that. Anyway, once you punch the quarter-size disc out it’s out forever.
If you choose to use the uninterrupted drainage feature, you will need to pick up a hose with an inner diameter of 15mm (.59″ or just over half an inch.) I went to the local DIY center and found some clear tubing that has worked well.
The unit may operate down to 2-degrees C (36-degrees F), which will be outstanding for continuous operation in the garage to keep the tools from rusting.
Has three fan settings: med, high and quiet. “Quiet” in truth is quiet, and could in all probability work just fine in a bedroom. Though, it does warm the room it’s in. How much it warms it depends on the humidity setting.
Four settings: The humidty level (humidstat) may be set to “continuous dehumidification” (which is the default setting), 50%, 60% and 70%. The fan will carry on to run but the dehumidification processor will turn off when it reaches the chosen humidity level. Cool. I mean, that’s when the fan will just blow room-temp air.
A full drainage tank will stop the unit and illumine a “tank full” indicator light.
The unit is not that heavy — perhaps for some, but not almost as heavy as galore humans make it sound. It’s 30.8 pounds.
According to the instructions: You will need at least 21 cm (about 8 inches) of clearance in front, behind and side to side. Air blows out of the top of the unit, so you’ll need to make sure it’s clear as well.
There are movable louvers on the top to direct the air straight up, 45-degrees or closely straight ahead.
Power consumption: CFM-25E is 220W // CFM-40E is 330W
I highly commend this model dehumidifier.
***15-month UPDATE: It is still working like a champ! We haven’t had one single problem with it, and I don’t foresee ever actually having one in the near future. I’ve been running this thing nonstop and it has only required me to clean the filter on the back (which takes 5 minutes.) It has remained as quiet as the day I purchased it. It’s awesome!
275 of 277 humans found the following review helpful.
Works well
By Justin Wolf
I purchased this dehumidifier for principally basement use, but wanted one quiet sufficient for use upstairs if needed. And, boy is this thing quiet. My refrigerator is louder. I likewise own a Fedders 45 pint unit and a Whirlpool 65 pint noise maker. The Fedders (Maytag) was the quiet champ untill I purchased the Soleus Air CFM-40E. The Whirlpool removes an astounding amount of water, but may be heard UPSTAIRS when running in the basement. So it is employed only when needed. The Soleus Air is so quiet I have to go down the basement stairs and visually check to see if the unit is on. Can’t say that for numerous dehumidifiers. My only complaint is that the fan is always on, even when it has reached the set humidity level. This prevents the short cycling the others do, on for 2 minutes off for 2 minutes or so, but I think prevents an Energy Star certification. At 2.9 amps it draws significantly less than the Fedders 5.6 amps and the Whirlpool’s 7.9 amps.
The Soleus Air works great (so far) upstairs in the spring, when it is cool but damp, like the weather this week. Here in Wisconsin it is in the 60′s but rainy, so the house is humid. Running the central air is not necessary since the house is not hot. So I use a dehumidifier, which makes the house seem less clammy. I would commend the Soleus Air CFM-40E to anybody who is looking for a small, actually quiet, comparatively light, medium capacity (40pint) dehumidifier that merely does what is supposed to do (remove water from air) with out excess noise.
*******3 Year Update******
This dehumidifier has been working flawlessly for 3 years of almost neverending use. Other than cleaning the filter and the occasional collection tank clean out, maintenance has been minimal. I still may not get over how quiet this unit is, and it has not gotten any louder with age. I highly commend this product, yes it is not cheap, but it works in truth well, and is very well built. Highest possible recommendation.
219 of 224 humans found the following review helpful.
Excellent remainder of efficacy and effectiveness
By Patrick Smyth
I presently have 5 dehumidifiers in dissimilar locations, and this one is the strikes the best remainder of efficiency, reliability, effectiveness, and quietness. There are other models that may pull more moisture out of the air more quickly, but they are constantly much louder and MUCH more highpriced to run.
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