Open-Box: Ultra-Aire 98H 98-Pint Ventilating Dehumidifier

Maintain a healthier home and healthier indoor air quality when you use the new Ultra-Aire 98H Whole House Ventilating Dehumidifier. This whole house dehumidifier is the brand new upgraded version of the previously available Ultra-Aire 90H model. It includes the same features and functions as the 90H along with a handful of impressive upgrades. These include:

• More Energy Efficient – The 98H is more energy efficient than the 90H model. It removes 8 more pints of moisture per day (98 pints) while drawing just 5.9 amps and maintaining a 2.95 energy factor. With these specifications, the 98H is now considered the most energy efficient 90-100 pint dehumidifier on the market.
• Smaller Cabinet Design – At 19.5 in. H, 14.5 in. W, and 32.375 in. D, the 98H has a slightly smaller cabinet design. The outer housing also now features rounded edging.
• Quieter Operation – Ultra-Aire product engineers added insulation inside the dehumidifier cabinet as well as a low noise impeller to lower the operating noise even further.
• Includes Transformer Protection – The 98H now comes with a 24-volt reset button to prevent damage to your 24-volt transformer in case low voltage wires are crossed.

Integrates with Your Ductwork for Whole Home Dehumidifying

The Ultra-Aire 98H Dehumidifier ties directly into your home's ductwork to reduce the overall humidity level throughout your house. It’s rated to remove 98 pints of damaging moisture per day in AHAM conditions (80 degrees F, 60% relative humidity) and designed to service up to 2,300 square feet. That makes it ideal for medium-sized homes. Popular installation options include a basement, crawl space, attic, closet, or mechanical room. You can also add a fresh air ventilation kit for improved indoor air quality year-round. Plus, like all Ultra-Aire dehumidifiers, the 98H  is proudly made in the USA by Wisconsin-based Therma-Stor.

Low-Clearance, An Even Quieter Design

The Ultra-Aire 98-Pint Dehumidifier features an innovative design that fits snugly into low-clearance areas. Its unique outer cabinet allows you to convert airflow to discharge vertically or horizontally out of the unit in a few simple steps. Both of these features make easier and more flexible installation possible in confined spaces. You'll be able to install the unit in areas where other dehumidifiers won't fit because of ducting problems, size constraints, or maintenance difficulties. This unit also features an ultra-quiet design made possible by a well-insulated cabinet and a super-quiet impeller that both help minimize noise.

Among the Most Energy Efficient on the Market

The Ultra-Aire 98H is a super-efficient unit and is considered the most energy efficient 90-100 pint dehumidifier on the market. Carrying the Energy Star seal, this dehumidifier uses 15% less energy to remove moisture than similar-sized dehumidifiers. It's also built with a more efficient refrigeration coil, compressor, and fan. The system draws only 5.9 amps of power max while operating, which paves the way for an impressive moisture removal energy factor of 2.95 liters per kilowatt hour.

Fully Customizable Installation

The Ultra-Aire 98H is designed to integrate into your home's ductwork, creating a full-scale humidity control solution for your home. The most popular installation options for this model include installing the unit in your basement, crawl space, attic, closet, or a mechanical room. A variety of ducting accessories is available to customize a configuration for your home's needs.

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*Please note - Ultra-Aire dehumidifiers require professional installation by a qualified contractor. If you are a homeowner, you may first want to consult your contractor on accessories needed for installing the unit in your preferred configuration.

Remote Humidity Controller Options

This dehumidifier must be controlled by a remote dehumidistat controller, which is sold separately. Therma-Stor has a few options available. All of the control units below are wired directly to the Ultra-Aire unit using 24-volt pigtail wiring.

• Honeywell H46C 1166 Wall-Mounted Humidistat - The Honeywell H46C is a basic analog humidistat you can use to control humidity. It features a manual dial control you'll use to set your desired humidity.
• Ultra-Aire DEH 3000 Digital Controller - The DEH 3000 is an all-digital controller that allows you to monitor and control humidity, manage fresh air ventilation, and activate air filtration for the unit from your living space. Using this control gives you the option to run the fan continuously instead of only when the unit is in dehumidifying mode. 
• Ultra-Aire DEH3000R Digital Controller - The DEH 3000R is similar to the DEH 3000, but it also features a remote sensor that can be placed up to 100 feet away from the controller. This sensor allows you to control and monitor humidity conditions in a separate area and keep the wall-mounted controller out of sight.

Add the Fresh Air Ventilation Kit

You may want to configure your Ultra-Aire system to provide fresh air ventilation to your home while it dehumidifies. Doing this brings fresh air into your home, while removing stale polluted air. Today’s well-sealed homes can create a build-up of indoor air pollutants, resulting in air that is far more polluted inside than outside. Sources of indoor air pollutants include fireplaces, off-gassing furniture and flooring, cleaning supplies, pets, and gas-burning appliances. Exchanging fresh air for indoor polluted air creates a safer living environment for you and your family. The Fresh Air Ventilation Kit is also a popular option for light and natural dehumidifying during drier months when you wouldn't normally run your dehumidifier.

For this application, you'll also need to purchase an inlet hood, ducting accessories, and a digital controller.

Additional Features

• Condensate Pump Kit Available - Ultra-Aire dehumidifiers are designed to gravity drain collected condensate. However, if you prefer, you can attach an external condensate pump to customize a draining system that can drain condensate upward or across longer distances to a nearby drain. The Condensate Pump Kit is sold separately.
• MERV-11 Air Filtration - The system comes standard with a MERV-11 air filter to capture harmful allergens and particles and keep the unit running at peak efficiency.
• Optional MERV-14 Filter Available - You can add a MERV-14 filter to improve air filtration. The MERV-14 filter (sold separately) is 90-95% efficient in removing particles between 0.3 and 1 micron. When you add this filter, the MERV-11 filter functions as a pre-filter.
• Low Temperature Operation - The 98H dehumidifier operates in temperatures as low as 49 degrees F and includes an auto defrost function to automatically melt frost build-up in chilly conditions.
• Long Power Cord - This unit is equipped with a 9-foot power cord to help make installation options more flexible.
• Made in the USA - All Ultra-Aire whole house ventilating dehumidifiers are made in the USA with quality components by Wisconsin-based Therma-Stor.

Summary

The Ultra-Aire 98H Whole House Dehumidifier tames skyrocketing humidity in your home, helping protect your investment and increase your comfort. 

What Customers Love

• Designed for Easier, Flexible Installation - Reconfigure airflow discharge either horizontally or vertically from the unit in just a few simple steps. This feature allows for more flexible installation.
• Fully Customizable System - A variety of accessories - including ducting kits, dampers, an external pump kit, a hang kit, added air filtration, and remote humidity controllers - help you fully customize your unit's installation to your preferred specifications.

Things To Consider

• Requires Professional Installation - Ultra-Aire dehumidifiers should only be installed by professional qualified contractors. You may also want to consult your contractor prior to purchasing accessories for custom installation.