James White on August 21, 2015 0 Comments If you’re shopping for a new dehumidifier, and simply just don’t know where to begin, then you’ve come to the right place. Dehumidifiers enhance our everyday lives by cleansing the air we breathe, making our homes safer — and healthier — to live in. About the Brand EdgeStar, founded in 1999, is our No. 1 selling dehumidifying brand, and for good reason. This brand of dehumidifiers offer many state-of-the-art features that simply can’t be beat. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company concentrates on developing innovative, energy-efficient appliances that help make our lives much simpler. EdgeStar has become a leader in the air quality industry and swears by their products, ensuring that customers only receive the highest quality appliances. Designed to accommodate your required space for treatment, EdgeStar dehumidifiers are available in multiple models. EdgeStar 30 Pint Portable Dehumidifier EdgeStar’s 30-pint dehumidifier removes up to 30 pints of moisture from the air over a 24 hour period and treats spaces up to 1,500 square feet. This is the smallest quantity pint dehumidifier from the line and is perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, closets and more. EdgeStar 50 Pint Portable Dehumidifier EdgeStar’s 50-pint dehumidifier can remove up to 50 pints of moisture while covering an area of up to 3,000 feet. This appliance is able to cover larger living spaces, such as kitchens, living rooms, basements and more. EdgeStar 70 Pint Portable Dehumidifier EdgeStar’s 70-pint dehumidifier is the company’s highest-capacity model, offering 70 pints of dehumidifying power to spaces up to 4,500 square feet. This appliance is able to treat the largest spaces out of the three, including spacious basements, offices, garages and excessively humid rooms. 1. Entire Product Line Is Energy-Star Rated All of the dehumidifiers from EdgeStar have earned Energy Star ratings. Think about this for a moment. All of their units are Energy-Star rated. All of them. This not only means that these appliances operate in an energy-conscious manner, but they will help you conserve your energy usage and cut down on utility costs. To become Energy Star rated, these units had to meet strict guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy. In the event of a power outage, this line of dehumidifiers will restart with the previously used settings once the power has been restored. In addition, the compressor will restart after three minutes. One of the features designed to help save energy costs is the automatic shut off function. The dehumidifiers, along with their internal fans, will automatically shut off once your desired humidity level is achieved. Smart technology is used to actively monitor the appliance’s environment and operate accordingly to the set humidity level. The unit will also shut off once the internal reservoir for the collected moisture has become full. This allows the appliance to keep operating at its best, so you can be sure to get the most out of your EdgeStar. 2. Easy-to-Use Digital Control Panel All EdgeStar dehumidifiers come equipped with a digital control panel, where all settings and configurations are established. Through the panel you are able to see: the display of the filter’s status, which will illuminate after 250 hours of operation to remind you to clean the filter; an adjustable timer which will configure the auto start and auto stop feature, with side-by-side increase and decrease buttons; the fan button, which will switch between the system’s two fan speeds “Turbo” and “Normal”; and the plus (+) and minus (-) symbols which adjust the relative humidity. 3. Near Silent Operation A great thing about EdgeStar dehumidifiers is the minimal amount of emitted noise. This line has been consciously designed to operate quietly and has been repeatedly reviewed by satisfied customers. A factor that contributes to the appliances’ quiet operation is the automatic shutdown feature; the fan and compressor will automatically turn off when the room reaches your desired humidity level. 4. Easy to Clean & Maintain While many dehumidifiers may have a tedious maintenance routine, requiring the internal reservoir to be removed in order to simply change the filter, EdgeStar’s units are a different story. The company has designed an innovative top loading compartment where the air filter can be easily accessed. On top of that, the reusable filter can be easily cleansed by lightly removing dust and other particulates with a vacuum, and then washed with a mild soap and water solution (if needed). The filter can also be upgraded to an antimicrobial silver ion filter to help create a clean environment. This filter kills viruses, bacteria, spores and fungi by absorbing the cell elements and destroying their inner configuration. Like any appliance, be sure to allow the filter to completely dry before reinstalling. Emptying out the reservoir tanks are a simple and easy process, as well. Thanks to the units’ mobility, it’s much easier to transport them to the nearest drain and with convenient carrying handles, accidents are a lot less likely to happen. If manual labor isn’t your thing, don’t fret—all units have an option to attach a drainage hose to directly drain the condensed liquids. Final Thoughts If you are thinking of buying a dehumidifier for your home or office, this is one of the most-recommended brands. EdgeStar’s portable dehumidifiers will help keep your home comfortable, clean, and most importantly, healthy. These affordable dehumidifiers are a definite need for spaces that feel TOO moist. Note: It is important to note that none of the dehumidifiers from EdgeStar have ever been recalled or its models considered unsafe, unlike other brands. This includes the ongoing Gree dehumidifier recall that continues to ensue three years after being originally announced.
