Santa Fe Ultra98 Whole Home Dehumidifier
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What's In The Box?
What's In The Box?
- Santa Fe Ultra98 Dehumidifier (4044300)
- 2 Duct Inlet Collars (6-inch and 10-inch)
- 1 Round Exhaust Collar (10-inch)
- MERV 13 Filter
- Installation and Owner's Manual
Santa Fe Ultra98 Whole Home Dehumidifier
Description
Description
Maintain a healthier home and indoor air quality with the Santa Fe Ultra98 (4044300).
Engineered and assembled in America, this trusted Ultra Series dehumidifier works with HVAC systems. It can be used in crawl spaces, basements, mechanical rooms, and other areas up to 2,300 square feet.
Top Features
- The Highest Efficiency: The Ultra98 is more energy-efficient than previous models. It removes 98 pints of moisture while drawing 5.9 amps and maintaining a 2.95 energy factor. Additionally, this model has received an Energy Star rating for its performance. With these specifications, the 98H is now considered the most energy-efficient 90-100-pint dehumidifier on the market.
- Small Cabinet Design: At 19.5 in. H, 14.5 in. W, and 32.375 in. D, the 98H is compact enough to match multiple installations. The outer housing also now features rounded edging.
- Trusted Design: Santa Fe is a trusted name in air quality and dehumidification. This American-made product has a 6-year warranty.
Whole Home Dehumidifying
The Ultra98 Dehumidifier ties directly into your home's ductwork to reduce humidity. It’s rated to remove 98 pints of damaging moisture daily in AHAM conditions (80 degrees F, 60 percent relative humidity) and is designed to service up to 2,300 square feet.
Popular installation options include a basement, crawl space, attic, closet, or mechanical room.
Low-Clearance and Even Quieter Design
An innovative design fits snugly into low-clearance areas. Its unique outer cabinet allows you to convert airflow to discharge vertically or horizontally from the unit in simple steps. These features make installation easier and more flexible in confined spaces.
You can install the unit in areas where other dehumidifiers won't fit due to 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 helps minimize noise.
Additional Features
- Quiet Operation: Santa Fe product engineers added insulation inside the dehumidifier cabinet and a low-noise impeller to further reduce operating noise.
- R-454B Refrigerant: The Ultra98 now uses R-454B refrigerant, which is more energy-efficient and environmentally safe than previous formulations.
- Includes Transformer Protection: The 98H has a 24-volt reset button to prevent damage to your 24-volt transformer if low-voltage wires are crossed.
- Low-Temperature Operation: The 98H dehumidifier operates in temperatures as low as 49 degrees F and includes an auto defrost function to melt frost build-up in chilly conditions automatically.
- Long Power Cord: This unit has a 9-foot power cord, which helps make installation options more flexible.
- Engineered in the USA: Wisconsin-based Therma-Stor engineers and assembles all Santa Fe Ultra Series whole-house ventilating dehumidifiers in the USA using quality components.
Upgrades Available
- Condensate Pump Available: This dehumidifier is 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 Santa Fe Condensate Pump Kit Accessory is sold separately.
- MERV 13 Air Filtration: The system comes standard with a MERV-13 air filter, which captures harmful allergens and particles and keeps the unit running at peak efficiency. This filter needs to be replaced every three months. You can replace your Santa Fe MERV 13 Filter here.
Remote Humidity Controller Options
This dehumidifier must be controlled by a remote dehumidistat controller, which is sold separately. Therma-Stor offers several options. All the control units below are wired directly to the Ultra Series unit using 24-volt pigtail wiring.
- 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. This control also allows you to run the fan continuously instead of only when the unit is in dehumidifying mode.
- DEH3000R Digital Controller: The DEH 3000R is similar to the DEH 3000 but also features a remote sensor that can be placed up to 100 feet away from the controller. This sensor lets you control and monitor humidity conditions separately, keeping the wall-mounted controller out of sight.
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, with 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.
Sylvane's Expert Take
The American-made Santa Fe Ultra98 whole-home dehumidifier leads the market in energy efficiency and seamlessly integrates with your existing HVAC system. Its compact design and versatile installation options help safeguard your home from damaging humidity while operating ultra-quietly in tight or challenging spaces.
- Upgraded Refrigerant: Maintains peak performance while using environmentally safe R-454B refrigerant, ensuring long-term reliability and energy savings.
- Upgrades Available: Supports a variety of advanced filtration and control accessories to create a custom humidity management solution tailored to individual home needs.
Specifications
Specifications
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Internal Condensate PumpNo
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Manufacturer-Suggested Room Size (sq. ft.)2300
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Number of Speeds1
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Pint Capacity (pints)98.0
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Room Size (sq. ft.)2300 -
CertificationsCSA, UL
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ColorWhite
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ControlsManual
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Fan OperationRuns Only When Dehumidifying
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Filter TypeMERV 13
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Lowest Operating Temperature (degrees)49
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Maximum Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) (CFM)320.0
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Maximum Noise Level (dB)47.5
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Number of Filters1
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Recommended ForWhole House, Basement, Crawlspace, Garage/Workshop, Gyms/Fitness Centers
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Refrigerant TypeR-454B
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Maximum Amperage (Amps)5.9
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Maximum Wattage (W)670
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Power Cord Length (ft.)9
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Power SupplyPlug
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Voltage (V)110-120
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Depth (in.)14.5
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Depth (with front cover) (in.)14.5
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Height (in.)19.5
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Height (with front cover) (in.)19.5
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Weight (lbs.)81
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Width (in.)32.375
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Width (with front cover) (in.)32.375
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Additional FeaturesEnergy Star, Continuous Drain Capable, Automatic Defrost, Ductable, Auto-Restart
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Manufacturer's Warranty5-Year Complete Warranty, 6-Year Component Warranty
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- BBillVerified BuyerReviewingSanta Fe Ultra98 Whole Home DehumidifierI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 years agoIt meets expectations. Great product.
Live in a humid place. Our home is much more comfortable now. Have a piano that should now stay in tune because the humidity is controlled. Installed in our crawl space and it is virtually silent when running. Had 2 days of 98%rh outdoors and was able to maintain 55%rh indoors. Happier than a normal homeowner.
- DWD. W.ReviewingSanta Fe Ultra98 Whole Home DehumidifierRated 3 out of 5 stars3 years agoWorks great but unfortunately it's not very reliable...
I own an Ultra Aire 98H which is the exact same model as the Santa-FE Ultra98 except for the brand labeling. After about two years the unit no longer produced any water output. Therma-Stor replaced the evaporator coil under warranty. That was in 2020 and the unit has worked fine but now the coil is icing up and it no longer dehumidifies the air, so I suspect the refrigerant level is low again. There are no local repair shops that service these units so I'll most likely be forced to junk it now since shipping it back to Therma-Stor again and the cost for additional repairs will be too expensive. My unit is inside the house and very protected compared to being in a hot attic or crawl space. It does a great job when it works but unfortunately long term reliability and dependability just isn't there.
- DDonaldVerified BuyerReviewingSanta Fe Ultra98 Whole Home DehumidifierI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 years agoI hope I don't have any problems but I would purchase it aga
The Honeywell humidity controller works great easy to install works great with the 98 pints dehumidifier
- KknuckledraggerReviewingSanta Fe Ultra98 Whole Home DehumidifierRated 3 out of 5 stars4 years ago98? Mine only pulls 60-70 pints out
First the pros - solidly constructed, well designed and quiet. Flows lots of air. Neutral - It is heavy (80lbs). Not impossible to move around, but not quite a one man lift either. If you want a ventilation port, you don't need a separate one on your unit, just plumb it into the 10"" hard pipe main input. Cons - In three back to back tests, it only pulled 61, 70, and 61.5 pints out of the air. I am an engineer and I keep meticulous records. Ambient air temp was always 70-75F, and humidity was between 75% and 55%. Also, unit will leak if tipped slightly so make sure it's level. Like most houses, my AC system was single stage and oversized. All of the energy improvements I've done (air sealing, radiant barrier, insulation) only made it worse. With 6 people, CO2 levels would go above 1200ppm within 28 hours. Even with AC blower on the lowest speed, I still couldn't keep relative humidity below 58% without getting the house too cold. What I really wanted was a two-stage AC unit, but our system was relatively new and dehumidifier was cheaper. I bought this one for our square footage (2800), its capacity, efficiency, and fresh air ventilation port. I set it up in the main area of the house on a table and let it run to test it. It does dehumidify, and does it well, but in three separate tests, only got 61-70 pints/day out of it. That's with carefully controlled testing. So that's disappointing, since the 70-pint unit is a LOT cheaper. Also, you really need to think about how…
- PpatrickVerified BuyerReviewingSanta Fe Ultra98 Whole Home DehumidifierI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoGreat whole home dehumidifier
Nice that it has a good filter that way the coil does not get dirty like the usual portable dehumidifiers. Plus this one has the option to pull fresh air from outside when it is running too.
