FAQ's
- Does the dehumidifier require any maintenance?
- What does the dehumidifier weigh?
- What are the electrical needs of the dehumidifier?
- Other than dehumidification, what is the benefit of running the dehumidifier in a basement?
- How does the humidifier know it needs to remove moisture?
- What areas of the country need whole-house dehumidification?
- Why do you want to keep indoor relative humidity (Rh) between 40-60%?
- How much moisture does the 1300 remove in a given day?
- What are my installation options with the 1300?
- What is the size of the 1300?
- What warranty do you offer on the 1300?
Does the dehumidifier require any maintenance?
Yes, the filter should be cleaned or replaced annually and the coil checked for contaminants to ensure pressure drops and even air distribution across the coils.
What does the dehumidifier weigh?
The Model 1300 Dehumidifier weighs 150lbs.
What are the electrical needs of the 1300 dehumidifier?
It is 115V 60Hz, single phase, 15 amp dedicated circuit.
Other than dehumidification, what is the benefit of running the dehumidifier in a basement?
Because the air coming from the dehumidifier is slightly warmer than the room temperature, there can be a slight warming effect in the basement. This will further assist in lowering the Rh of the basement, as the same air at higher temperatures has a lower Rh.
How does the humidifier know it needs to remove moisture?
With our DC1 Dehumidistat, a fan runs for 15 minutes to automatically sample the air each hour. The compressor is turned on if dehumidification is needed. The humidifier will run until it once again reached the desired humidity levels.
What areas of the country need whole-house dehumidification?
Any region with a summer dew point average above 55° needs dehumidification separate from cooling. This would even include cities such as Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Atlanta, Orlando and more, as all have dehumidification needs.
Why do you want to keep indoor relative humidity (Rh) between 40-60%?
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recommends keeping the relative humidity in a home between 40-60% to limit the effects of many unwanted conditions and harmful household particles. In addition, the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology recommends keeping indoor relative humidity below 51% in order to deter dust mites and boost overall comfort of the home.
How much moisture does the 1300 remove in a given day?
The GeneralAire® 1300 removes as much as 130 pints of moisture per 24-hour period.
What are my installation options?
Because the GeneralAire® 1300 is only roughly 2 feet square, it doesn require a lot of space. It can be installed in new construction or existing structures, in basements, attics and crawl spaces. Rubber feet are included to level the unit. The 1300 can even be suspended with the optional hanger kit!
What is the size of the 1300?
Its dimensions are 19.15" H x 25.13" W x 30" L
What warranty do you offer on the 1300?
GeneralAire® offers a 5-Year Warranty with this model.
