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Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier
Model: 4033600 | SKU: sa1112Price: $1089.00, plus FREE Shipping
Studies show that as much as 50% of the air in your home travels up from your basement or crawl space. This air is often higher in relative humidity than your indoor air and it can carry with it musty odors and symptom-triggering allergens such as mold spores, mildew, bacteria, and dust mites. Moreover, too-damp air in your crawl space or basement can damage your home's infrastructure, flooring, furniture, and electromechanical systems. That's why it is so important to keep these areas dry and clean. The Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier can help you do just that.
The Santa Fe Compact 2, also known as Santa Fe Model #4033600, is a powerful dehumidifier designed for use in basements and crawl spaces. With a horizontal configuration and a flow-through design, this unit removes excess moisture from the most compact of crawl spaces and the tightest basement areas. The unit removes approximately 70 pints of moisture under the American Home Appliance Manufacturers' (AHAM) industry-standard conditions of 80 degrees F at 60% relative humidity. That's enough to cover medium-sized basements and crawl spaces measuring up to 1,600 sq. ft.
For larger crawlspaces, you may want consider the Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT Dehumidifier.
Amazingly Compact
The Santa Fe Compact crawl space dehumidifier measures only 21 in. wide by 12 in. high by 12 in. deep. Never before has such a powerful dehumidifier been available in such a small package. This unit allows you to conserve your valuable crawl space and basement space. When available space is particularly tight, the Compact is actually small enough to fit in between floor joists. And with the optional Hang Kit, the unit can even be suspended from above in between floor joists.
Basement Installation
Using this unit as a basement dehumidifier is simple. All you have to do is plug in the unit and direct the gravity drain hose to where you would like the collected water to be drained. This may be a nearby drain, through a doorway, or out a window. One optional installation technique involves ducting the unit. Ducting the Santa Fe Compact 2 in your basement allows you to hide the unit away in a storage closet or place it where it is most convenient for you and run ductwork to and from your space. You can also choose to remove moist air from one room and discharge dry air into an alternate room, if desired.
Crawl Space Installation
Crawl space air vents are often not effective enough to control humidity year-round. As you may imagine, when hot moist air enters the crawlspace through a vent, the air will cool and release moisture. Therefore, a sealed crawl space – coupled with a reliable crawl space dehumidifier – is the best way to maintain a dry and healthy environment. A three-step installation process is recommended for total humidity control in your crawl space:
- Seal all outside vents to eliminate outside air and control outside moisture intake.
- Install vapor barriers over any exposed earth.
- Install the Santa Fe Compact dehumidifier to provide complete humidity control to optimum crawl space conditions.
As an additional option, you may also choose to run ductwork to the far ends of a crawl space to force air circulation.
Customized Operation
There are a variety of accessories available that help tailor this unit to fit your specific application. You can choose from ducting kits, hang kits, caster kits, and condensate pump kits to be sure that this unit will fit your installation needs. In addition, an optional remote dehumidistat can also be used with this unit. It functions similar to a thermostat for an air conditioner. The dehumidistat is activated when the moisture level in a separate space rises above a specific threshold.
Condensation Pump Option
If gravity drainage is not a possible option for eliminating the collected water in your application, a condensation pump kit is available. The Compact dehumidifier is easily adaptable to use a condensate pump, and this will give you the option of running the drain hose up and out of a window or around a doorway to your yard or garden. These pumps are energy-efficient and work with a float switch that allows the pump to run only when needed.
Advanced Air Filtration
The Santa Fe Compact 2 comes standard with a MERV-8 air filter. The air filter protects your investment and ensures that it will perform at its best for years to come. This filter should be changed between 6 months and a year, depending on your level of pollution.
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ENERGY STAR RatedThe Santa Fe Compact is Energy Star-rated, meaning that it is an energy-efficient choice that is good for your finances and for the environment. Products with the Energy Star label have the special distinction of being high energy-saving appliances that don't sacrifice performance, style, or quality. Choosing an Energy Star product means you get the results you want without creating pollution or consuming excess energy. The Compact produces over 4 pints of water per kilowatt-hour, resulting in high-efficiency operation that saves you money. |
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This unit comes with a Free Digital Humidity Gauge & Thermometer (by mail-in rebate). |
Additional Product Highlights
- Eco-Friendly Refrigerant - This unit now uses the eco-friendly refrigerant R-410A in its refrigeration system. This type of refrigerant will not contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer and is generally more reliable overtime than the previous R-22 refrigerant.
- Low Operating Temperature – The unit operates in temperatures from 49 degrees F to 95 degrees F, ideal for basements and crawlspaces.
- Blower Rating – 150 CFM
- Auto Restart – Unit automatically restarts following a loss of power.
- Energy Factor – 2.4 l/kw
- Drain Hose Specs – 5/8 in. ID x 8 ft. with ¾ in. threaded MPT connection
- Santa Fe Model Number – 4033600
| Recommended For | Medium-sized basements and crawl spaces |
| Manufacturer-Stated Capacity | 70 pints |
| Practical Room Size | 1800 Sq. Ft. |
| Manufacturer-Suggested Room Size | 1800 Sq. Ft. |
| Capacity at AHAM | 70 pints |
| Capacity at Saturation | 140 pints |
| Height | 12 in. |
| Width | 12 in. |
| Depth | 21 in. |
| Weight | 55 lbs. |
| Lowest Operating Temperature | 49 º F |
| Internal Condensate Pump | No |
| Continuous Drain Capable | Yes |
| Length of Drain Hose | 8 ft. |
| Ductable | Yes |
| Water Container | No |
| Full Bucket Auto-Shutoff | No |
| Automatic Defrost | Yes |
| Cubic Feet Per Minute | 150 Cu. Ft. per Min. |
| Auto-Restart on Power Failure | Yes |
| Controls | Manual |
| Washable Air Filter | Yes |
| Replaceable Air Filter | Yes |
| Refrigerant Type | R-410A |
| Number of Fan Speeds | 1 |
| Maximum Noise Level | 63 dB |
| Casters | No |
| Amperage | 5.1 Amps |
| Watts | 580 W |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Energy Star-Rated | Yes |
- Santa Fe Compact Dehumidifier
- Power Cord
- 8-Foot Drainage Hose
- MERV-8 Air Filter and Pre-Filter
- Owner's Manual
- Mail-In Certificate for Free Digital Humidity Gauge
Manufacturer Warranty
5-Year-Limited, including 1-Year Warranty on Parts & Labor; Remaining 4-Year Warranty on Sealed System Parts
Manufacturer Literature
Santa Fe Compact 2 Sales Brochure (Adobe PDF)
General information and specifications for the Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier.
Santa Fe Compact 2 Owner's Manual (Adobe PDF)
Includes installation instructions, maintenance tips, safety guidelines, and warranty information.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 80 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (22)
- Effective (20)
- Energy efficient (12)
- Quiet (12)
- Lightweight (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Dank basement (17)
- Summer humidity (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Homeowner (22), Avid do-it-yourselfer (4)
- Primary use:
- Personal (23)
Most Liked Positive Review
Basement dehumidifier
I bought this dehumidifier to keep my basement workshop dry. My application is challenging because the environment can be dusty sometimes (from woodworking), which can clog up the evaporator of unfiltered units. My...Read complete review
I bought this dehumidifier to keep my basement workshop dry. My application is challenging because the environment can be dusty sometimes (from woodworking), which can clog up the evaporator of unfiltered units. My understanding is that the wood dust is corrosive, which might explain why my previous units only lasted about 2 years each.
The Santa Fe Compact has a nice filter system which should help keep the evaporator coil clean. I also like the ducting feature - I use this to pull air from the cleanest corner of the workshop and blow the dry air into the dustier part of the workshop. This helps with air circulation and should also help protect the evaporator from dust. I hang my dehumidifier from the ceiling joists, which keeps it out of the way and makes it easy to gravity drain the water to a floor drain. The hang kit is sturdy and includes some rubber bits that reduce vibration from being transmitted to the joists (keeps the noise level down).
When I bought this unit, I was impresssed that both Sylvane and ThermaStor (parent company of Santa Fe) had folks that answered the phone and were actually able to answer technical questions. It's unfortunate, but this kind of basic customer service is getting rare. I was also happy to find out that the Santa Fe Compact is made in the USA; I really resent sending my money overseas, especially in this tough economy. So far the only quirk I have noticed with this dehumidifier is that it sees to cycle on and off more frequently than its predecesors. Now that the humidity level is stable, it runs for about 1 to 2 minutes and then shuts off for about 3 to 4 minutes and repeats. I hope that this frequent cycling does not have any impact on the durability. So far though, it is able to maintain a very steady humidity level in my workshop. It has been running now for about a month.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Once You Repair a Design and Manufacturing Defect, It Works Well
After wiring a circuit in the cellar for this unit to run on and setting up a spot for it, I plugged this unit in, turned it on, and got the worst grinding sound...Read complete review
After wiring a circuit in the cellar for this unit to run on and setting up a spot for it, I plugged this unit in, turned it on, and got the worst grinding sound I've ever heard from it. The unit was level and had been allowed to sit for four hours (more than enough time for the refrigerant to run into its sump).
After being able to get a hold of no one from either Sylvane or Therma-stor (the manufacturer), I violated the warranty and removed the back cover of the machine. The source of the awful grinding noise was immediately obvious. A sheet metal box containing most of the electrical controls for the unit was loose and rubbing on the radial fan in the unit. (As a side note, this control box has a mechanical hygrometer/thermometer atop it with a multitude of dip switches on it. Don't move any of the switches. They're set where they're supposed to be at the factory.) I tugged the electrical box back as far as I could, but the clearance between the fan and box was never more than 1/16" or so. However, that was enough to get rid of the interference with the fan and allow the unit to operate.
After three months of use, the electrical enclosure managed to vibrate forward and engage the fan again. Since I didn't want to completely disassemble the unit to resolve this, I braced the electrical enclosure away from the fan with a pair of foam rubber shapes cut from a "Wacky Noodle" pool toy I picked up from Dollar General for a buck-fifty. Now the electrical box can't move. So far, the unit is working reliably again. Time will tell.
If anyone is considering this dehumidifier (or is wondering how to fix one that's grinding) and would like pictures detailing the quick and easy repair, email Clutch.Drofab@GMail.com.
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Pros
- Compact
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
Cons
- Hard To Drain Water
- Loud
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier:
This dehumidifier was bought to replace a cheaper model which I found was running continuously and using a tremendous amount of energy.
I leveled the unit in its installed location. Attached the hose and found it to leak a bit near the hose opening originally. This was fixed by tightening the pipe thread adapter further and using my own teflon tape to seal.
It's a bit hard to get good drainage due to the low location of the water drain. However, with a shortening of the included hose and a good location I was able to get it to drain reliably.
The unit is not quiet. Perhaps if you have it installed in a crawlspace or walled off area you may find it decently quiet. However, it is much louder than the previous cheaper model. It is audible when running on the floor above. This is probably the biggest con of this unit. Fortunately the unit is so efficient I find it only runs for a minute at a time once it has regulated to the correct humidity level.
I almost wish that the regulation was a bit looser. As it is right now, the unit runs for a minute, and then on humid days will shut off for about 15 mintues before running again. It's nice that the humidity is kept in such a tight range, but the rapid cycling on humid days can be annoying.
In short, I love the energy savings I am experiencing, but realize that these units are louder than your typical model from a big box store.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
Cons
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier:
This dehumidifier slipped through a basement window with no spare passageway, just exactly per spec. The hanger and pump and duct attachments al were perfect. Installation was a breeze. The thing sucked all the water out of that damp crawlspace in no time, and is now keeping it dry as parchment.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Effective
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier:
This is my review of the Santa Fe Compact 2, which I purchased 23 days ago. Two outstanding qualities of the product which most enticed me to purchase it were the fact that it was designed for crawl space operation and its compact size. Most commercially available dehumidifiers specifically state that they are inappropriate for crawl spaces. And most are too tall for a low crawl space. There were other dehumidifiers in the Compact 2 price range which could be operated in crawl spaces. But a Santa Fe dehumidifier is the only one that I found which is used by a well- known termite and moisture control company. That was the plus that tipped my buying decision in favor of the Compact 2.
My Compact 2 operates in a 1,300 square foot crawl space. Prior to installation, I had all foundation vents sealed and a moisture barrier installed. After installation, I set the humidity dial to NORMAL and the fan to FAN AUTO, in accordance with instructions in the Owner's Manual. I placed a Humidity Monitor at each end of my house. There was no noticeable change in the relative humidity (RH). Therefore, I changed the humidity dial to DRY and checked the Humidity Monitors daily. After about five days, the RH dropped appreciably and I began easing the humidity control back toward NORMAL.
My home is in the Southeastern U.S., where the RH is high. It is also situated by a large lake, which naturally increases RH. Beyond that, the home is low to the ground. So the Compact 2 has its work cut out for it. At this early date, it is impossible for me to say how the Compact 2 will hold up, long term. What I can say, however, is that my experience with the Santa Fe and Therma-Stor customer representatives have, to date, been very positive.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier:
Got the Santa Fe after all the other foreign units had died after two years. A bit of a price jump but if it delivers on performance it will be worth it. Plugged in after receiving it and lowered the humidity from 75% to 45% in 3 days. We have a lot of storage in basement and it is important to keep moisture levels down. This unit is compact and feels like it is built for the long haul.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Effective
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier:
I gave four stars because the energy efficiency has not been determined yet. I will say that our crawl space has never been drier. I am very pleased with it's performance.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Effective
Cons
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
- Year Round In Basement
Comments about Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier:
Currently using this product in basement. So far very effective really pulls the musty smell from our lake house.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
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After throwing money away on cheaper units that never could bring down the humidity level, I invested in the Santa Fe and I'm very pleased with the results.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
- Quiet
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Damp C Rawl Space
- Dank Basement
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier:
purchased to dry out a damp crawl space which had been closed up with standing water and black mold in joist spaces. After remediating the mold I installed this unit. No more dampness. No more mold. It is quiet and very efficient compared to a normal room dehumidifier. Runs seldom now. I drain it into a Little Giant lift pump which pumps into an overhead trapped drain. Perfect.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
- Lightweight
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier:
Fits perfectly in a very tight space, out of the way and keeps my basement at 48%-50% humidty with no problem. Just set it up, clean the filter, and forget it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
- Lightweight
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Santa Fe Compact 2 Dehumidifier:
This product is easy to install - sits up in the basement ceiling with a drain through the exterior wall. It is not cheap but I have had many standard dehumififiers that have failed - iced up, burned out, or failed to start. This took my 1600 sq ft basement to 47% humidity very quickly. It is quiet and reliable. I have recommended it to quite a few people.
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- Personal
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