As you shop for a Santa Fe dehumidifier, let us help you on your way by answering the most common questions we receive. Read on or choose a question below to learn all about our most popular dehumidifiers.
- How do Santa Fe dehumidifiers compare to conventional dehumidifiers?
- How large of an area can a Santa Fe dehumidifier handle?
- How do I get rid of collected moisture?
- Does the fan operate continuously?
- Can I duct my Santa Fe dehumidifier?
- Can I use my Santa Fe dehumidifier in low temperatures?
- How efficient are these dehumidifiers?
- Where are Santa Fe dehumidifiers manufactured?
How do Santa Fe dehumidifiers compare to conventional dehumidifiers?
Put simply, Santa Fe dehumidifiers take out more moisture, last longer, and cost less to operate monthly than a conventional dehumidifier you'd buy from a big box retailer:
- Reliable: These American-engineered and assembled dehumidifiers feature an impressive 6-year warranty versus the standard 1-year warranty you'll find with many conventional dehumidifiers. The industry-leading “Peace of Mind” warranty covers all Santa Fe dehumidifiers manufactured after January 1, 2024, with a 5-year warranty against operational failures and a 6-year warranty for faulty components.
- Efficient: Each unit is built with more efficient components—among them, an oversized condenser coil and a regenerative heat exchanger— that make it possible to remove large amounts of moisture from large areas at significantly lower operating costs.
- Durable: Every Santa Fe dehumidifier features rugged housing that will withstand harsh conditions for years. Plus, simple controls and customizable accessories mean you can tailor a complete solution for your environment's unique humidity problems.
- Powerful: With capacities up to 155 pints and coverage areas from 2,200 to 4,000 square feet, these dehumidifiers have the power to treat challenging moisture problems in large spaces.
You'd likely need to use more than one portable dehumidifier, doubling or even tripling your operating costs, to get the same results you'd experience with a Santa Fe unit. On average, Santa Fe dehumidifiers will save you around $250 per year on operating costs alone.
How large of an area can a Santa Fe dehumidifier handle?
Santa Fe dehumidifiers are large-capacity units that extract large amounts of moisture and, as a result, cover a lot of square footage. The coverage area for our Santa Fe models ranges from 1,800 square feet for the Santa Fe Ultra70 to 5,000 square feet for the Santa Fe Ultra205. This means they're great solutions for large open basements, crawl spaces, and more.
The Ultra Series offers whole-house dehumidification, ducted into your HVAC, ideal for maintaining healthy humidity levels in multiple rooms. Shop Santa Fe Ultra Series.
How do I get rid of collected moisture?
All Santa Fe dehumidifiers come with 8-foot clear plastic drain hoses with a 5/8-inch diameter. Direct the hose toward an area where you want to drain moisture, or add the optional Santa Fe condensate pump to move water up and out of your space.
Does the fan operate continuously?
Santa Fe dehumidifiers are unique because you can run the fan either continuously or in Auto mode, which cycles on and off with the compressor.
Can I duct my Santa Fe dehumidifier?
All Santa Fe freestanding dehumidifiers are deductible using supply, return, or both. This capability allows you to customize dehumidification to your home or space's unique layout and airflow needs.
- Duct multiple rooms to allow dehumidified air to flow easily back and forth between them
- Duct humid air from one room and discharge dehumidified air into another room
- Run ductwork to the edges of a crawl space to force air circulation
We offer a complete line of Santa Fe ducting accessories for practically any application.
The Santa Fe Ultra Series can be ducted, working in conjunction with your HVAC system for whole-house moisture removal from large homes. Shop the Santa Fe Ultra Series.
Can I use my Santa Fe dehumidifier in low temperatures?
All Santa Fe dehumidifiers feature automatic defrost systems that allow them to operate in low temperatures. All models operate successfully in temperatures down to 56 degrees F, and the Santa Fe Compact models go even further by operating in temperatures down to 49 degrees F.
If frost builds up on the internal coil, a defrost system automatically melts the frost and gets the unit back up and running with little downtime. This feature makes Santa Fe dehumidifiers especially ideal for cool basements and crawl spaces.
How efficient are these dehumidifiers?
As the maker of the most energy-efficient dehumidifier on the planet, Santa Fe knows what it takes to create an efficient dehumidifier.
All units are built with more efficient components, such as coils, fans, and compressors, that use less energy to remove moisture. This alone helps Santa Fe models consume 15 percent less energy than conventional dehumidifiers.
But the real indicator of a dehumidifier's efficiency is its energy factor, measured liters of water removed per kilowatt-hour (L/kWh); the higher the energy factor, the more efficient the dehumidifier.
The Santa Fe Oasis105 dehumidifier has an energy factor of 3.55 L/kWh (7.8 pints/kWh) at AHAM conditions (80 degrees F and 60 degrees F RH), while conventional home dehumidifiers have an energy factor of 1.85 L/kWh.
Where are Santa Fe dehumidifiers manufactured?
All Santa Fe dehumidifiers are engineered and assembled in the United States. The company headquarters are located in Madison, WI.
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Still Have Questions?
For more information on Santa Fe dehumidifiers, visit our Santa Fe Brand Center. Not sure which model is best for you? We can take the guesswork out of decision-making. Contact one of our air treatment specialists at 1-800-934-9194 for a detailed consultation on your space and a product recommendation.
