Santa Fe Compact70 Dehumidifier

SKU: sa8104  |  Model: 4044110
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
639 Reviews
Sale price $1,29900 Regular price $1,68999
  • Ultimate basement or crawlspace solution
  • Efficiently removes 70 pints/day
  • Professional grade, 6-year warranty

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Manufacturer's Warranty

5-Year Complete Warranty
6-Year Component Warranty

What's In The Box?

  • Santa Fe Compact70 4044110 Dehumidifier
  • Power Cord
  • 8-Foot Drainage Hose
  • MERV 13 Air Filter and Pre-Filter
  • Owner's Manual

Info & Guides

The Santa Fe Compact70 Dehumidifier (4044110), formerly the Compact2, is a powerful yet space-saving dehumidifier that eliminates moisture in basements and crawl spaces. Its horizontal design makes it perfect for low-clearance crawl spaces and tight basement areas. This dehumidifier is rated to cover medium-sized basements and crawl spaces up to 2,200 square feet.

 

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Energy Star Most-Efficient 2024

With the Santa Fe Compact70, customers can be assured that they are getting one of the most energy-efficient dehumidifiers on the market today. Not only has this model been Energy Star certified, but it has also been awarded Energy Star's 2024 Most Efficient rating, a significant accomplishment that is only awarded to the top 5 percent of products. Energy Star has confirmed that this compact unit will remove 43.7 pints of moisture per day at 65 degrees F and 60 percent relative humidity, with a dehumidifier efficiency integrated energy factor of 4.1 pints removed per kWh of electricity used.

Top Santa Fe Compact70 Features

Compact Design for Tight Spaces

At just 55 pounds, 12 inches long, and 12 inches high, the Santa Fe Compact70 Dehumidifier is small enough to fit in crawl spaces and between floor joists while providing powerful dehumidification.

This unit allows you to conserve valuable space while getting the necessary humidity control.

Long-Term Reliability

This dehumidifier, engineered by Santa Fe in Madison, Wisconsin, comes with an unmatched 6-year warranty. However, you likely won't need to use it, as the Compact70 model contains durable parts and a heavy-duty steel outer shell that can withstand demanding environments like garages, basements, and crawl spaces.

Upgraded 6-Year Warranty 

Manufacturers have announced that Santa Fe dehumidifiers now have an upgraded warranty that guarantees performance and customer satisfaction for up to six years. 

This industry-leading "Peace of Mind" warranty covers all Santa Fe dehumidifiers manufactured after January 1, 2024. It offers a 5-year warranty against operational failures and a 6-year warranty for faulty components.

In the unlikely event of a unit breakdown, Santa Fe will replace or repair the affected unit. However, customers should consult their Owner's Manual for detailed information about their Warranty's terms and conditions.

Additional Features

  • Simple Humidity Control: Easily adjust the knob to set your ideal humidity level from 20 to 80 percent, and this model automatically maintains it. You also control fan operation with a single switch.
  • Two-Stage Air Filtration: Together, a foam pre-filter and a pleated MERV 13 filter ensure efficient dehumidifying, protect the dehumidifier's internal components, and capture irritating allergens.
  • Auto Defrost: This unit operates successfully in temperatures down to 49 degrees F. Should frost form on the internal components in lower temperatures, an automatic defrost system shuts off operation and quickly melts ice so the unit can resume regular operation.
  • Auto Restart: Santa Fe dehumidifiers automatically restart to previous settings after a power outage. 
  • Quiet Operation: From 6 feet away, its sound level is 58 to 63 dB, roughly equivalent to a quiet conversation.
  • Fan Operation: Set the fan to run continuously or only when the compressor runs and the dehumidifier actively removes moisture. 
  • R454B Refrigerant: The Compact70 now uses R454B refrigerant, which is more energy-efficient and environmentally safe than previous formulations. 

Sizing for the Compact70

Studies show that the stack effect pulls almost half of your home air from the basement or crawl space. 

Too much damp air in your crawl space or basement may damage your home's infrastructure, flooring, furniture, and electrical systems. It can also carry musty odors and symptom-triggering allergens like mold spores, mildew, bacteria, and dust mites.

Below are Santa Fe's sizing suggestions for basements and crawl spaces based on how tightly sealed your basement and crawl spaces are.

The Compact70 covers: 

  • Crawl Spaces
    • Very tightly sealed: 2,600 square feet
    • Moderately sealed: 2,200 square feet
    • Some leaks and imperfections: 1,800 square feet
  • Basements
    • Very tightly sealed: 2,200 square feet
    • Moderately sealed: 2,000 square feet
    • Some leaks and imperfections: 1,800 square feet

Customized Installation and Operation

Like other Santa Fe dehumidifiers, this crawl space model is easily customizable for your basement or crawl space dehumidifying needs.

Right out of the box, the Compact70 can operate as a standalone unit by plugging it into a 115-volt outlet and routing the included gravity hose to a nearby drain. However, this unit can support pumped drainage and ducted applications with a few optional accessories.

Complete Crawl Space Package

Purchase the dehumidifier by itself, or choose our Sylvane-Exclusive Crawl Space Starter Kit for everything you need to solve humidity problems in your crawl space.

The kit includes the following products along with your efficient dehumidifier: 

Customer Reviews

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639 reviews
  • DL
    Dante L.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    18 hours ago
    So far, so good.

    Bought this unit to replace an oversized Santa Fe 120 in the house I bought a few years ago. The older unit worked fine until earlier this summer. All the electrical components continued to work but it seems to have lost its refrigerant; a repair was out of the question. The Compact70 arrived in a box abused by the carrier(s) but the internal packing was excellent and the unit did not appear damaged. Soon after receiving it I had the immense pleasure (sarcasm) of hauling it into the crawlspace and hauling out the other unit. It has been humming along over the past ~3 months. In the first few hours, literally, of operation it removed about 2 quarts of water. In a few days humidity dropped from near 80% to low 40% and has stayed there. I hope this unit will last at least as long as the predecessor.

  • DT
    David T.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Just what we were looking for

    We needed a no nonsense dehumidifier. Went through three big store devices that lasted one year each. We were looking for something that would work well and had minimal controls. This unit has been running since we got it and now doors close well and the air is drier.

    Happy wife, happy life

  • DF
    Dan F.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 days ago
    Tough little machine

    This little machine has been a beast in my crawl space. Let's just say it sucks some moisture for sure!! It stays in the 5% range as stated. No issues at this point. Seems to be a good, simple to operate, dehumidifier.

  • JH
    John H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    Little Worth Horse

    Installation of the compact 70 under my crawlspace with the short hanging straps was extremely easy. Within a few minutes of turning the unit on, it was extracting water out of the air. The compact 70 is surprisingly quiet as well. Time will tell but I'm confident I made the right purchase.