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Soleus CFM-40E 40-Pint Room Dehumidifier with Humidistat | 
 enlarge | Brand: Soleus Air
Category: CE
Buy New: $179.99
New (5) from $179.99
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 33627
MPN: CFM-40-C
Model: CFM40
ASIN: B00080O37I
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Extremely lightweight and portable | | • | Eco-friendly -- uses no CFC refrigerants | | • | Features large 40-pint daily dehumidification capacity | | • | Automatic shutoff prevents overflow | | • | Continuous drainage compatible |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
With its excellent 40-pint dehumidifying capabilities, the CFM40 Soleus dehumidifier combines efficient moisture removal, silent operation, and a portable, compact design into one mobile unit! By taking advantage of refrigeration technology, the CFM40 dehumidifier powerfully removes partial moisture from the air to decrease the humidity level of a room, therefore keeping the indoor air dry and comfortable. The large-capacity, 12.5 pint drainage tank reduces the amount of time needed for emptying, while the automatic shut-off function prevents you from having to worry about messes or overflows. With that said, the the large tank and automatic shut-off make the Soleus CFM40 one of the easiest dehumidifiers to use. The adjustable humidistat allows you to set the desired humidity between three levels, and this function helps cycle the unit once the desired humidity level is achieved, therefore resulting in customized comfort. A convenient carrying handle allows you to move the dehumidifier from room to room, and because the Soleus CFM40 produces only 43 decibels of noise, it won't disturb you while you work or sleep. Best of all, the Soleus CFM40 dehumidifier is also environmentally-friendly and considered "green": not only does it feature low power consumption, it also uses no CFC refrigerant. As well, the CFM40 Soleus dehumidifier also boasts a streamlined design that will match any decor while bringing you the most comfortable, perfect environment! Product Dimensions: 14.5 (W) X 10.25 (D) X 21 (H) Inches; Product Weight: 31 pounds; Daily Dehumidification Capacity: 40 pints per day.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Works great! January 7, 2006
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
***UPDATE: I hooked this up to the Kill-O-Watt EZ Electric Usage to see how much it was costing me to operate. $20 a month! (I pay $0.099/Kwh) Now, this $20 is for the unit being on 24/7 in the "continuous" dehydrating mode and on the "medium" setting, so if you only turn it some of the time YMMV. The 220W model will obviously cost less to operate.
I installed this unit in my basement over 6 months ago, and it has been working flawlessly ever since.
Things I noticed:
If the power goes out, the unit will NOT turn back on automatically (as some other units do.)
If you want to use the continuous drainage (which I highly recommend) via a hose, you have to punch out a plastic disc on the side of the unit. I would have designed a screw-type plug that was replacable, but they didn't think of that. Anyway, once you punch the quarter-size disc out it's out forever.
If you choose to use the continuous drainage feature, you will need to pick up a hose with an inner diameter of 15mm (.59" or just over half an inch.) I went to the local DIY center and found some clear tubing that has worked well.
The unit can operate down to 2-degrees C (36-degrees F), which will be great for continuous operation in the garage to keep the tools from rusting.
Has three fan settings: med, high and quiet. "Quiet" really is quiet, and could probably work just fine in a bedroom. Though, it does warm the room it's in. How much it warms it depends on the humidity setting.
Four settings: The humidty level (humidstat) can be set to "continuous dehumidification" (which is the default setting), 50%, 60% and 70%. The fan will continue to run but the dehumidification processor will turn off when it reaches the selected humidity level. Cool. I mean, that's when the fan will just blow room-temp air.
A full drainage tank will stop the unit and illuminate a "tank full" indicator light.
The unit is not that heavy -- maybe for some, but not nearly as heavy as some people make it sound. It's 30.8 pounds.
According to the instructions: You will need at least 21 cm (about 8 inches) of clearance in front, behind and side to side. Air blows out of the top of the unit, so you'll need to make sure it's clear as well.
There are movable louvers on the top to direct the air straight up, 45-degrees or almost straight ahead.
Power consumption: CFM-25E is 220W // CFM-40E is 330W
I highly recommend this model dehumidifier.
Quiet, Light, Effective October 11, 2007
I am surprised by negative reviews on this product. We've had this dehumidifier for about three years and have had no problems with it at all. We keep it running continuously every single day. There is absolutely no motor sound...the only sound it makes is the air it blows out, which can be adjusted. Ours is in the basement, and we empty it everyday. (My husband refuses to attach a hose for automatic drainage because he likes to make sure it's working.) It tilts and rolls and is similar in size to a carry-on suitcase, but a little heavier. (I am a fairly small woman and can carry it up and down stairs with no problem.) I am back to buy another to keep in our attic. This beats the pants of the GE/Kenmore/Black&Decker units we've had over the years, which were very noisy, very heavy, and not as effective.
 Works great but don't spill the water July 28, 2008
This product works very well. Reduced relative humidity in my basement from around 70 to around 45. The biggest issue is removing the water reservoir and how full it gets. I have a hard time pulling it out without spilling it and I have had to put a pail next to it to spill the water out right away cause carrying the reservoir anywhere is an adventure. They could have fixed this by putting a lid on this thing somehow.
 Worked great... for a while September 17, 2008
This unit was very quiet. You can sit in the same room a read or watch TV with no distraction. The fan runs continuously so you don't know when it's really taking water out of the air. This is only a problem if you'd like to turn it off during the winter to save energy. The Kill-a-watt said it was using 330w when running. Pretty darn good.
Now the bad. After about 2 years it stopped removing water from the air. The cooling system had apparently stopped working. Most dehumidifiers on the market have a 5 year warranty on the compressor/cooling system. The Soleus only has 1 year on everything. I guess they figured out how long it'll usually last without problems.
I was really sold on this unit until it quit. Doubt that I'll buy another one from this company unless they improve their warranty.
 Unreliable October 8, 2007
Bought 2 of these, they both stopped working within a few months of each other after just over a year. There is essenitally no repair option, except to pay shipping both ways to the manufacturer and $45/hr labor plus parts.
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