Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

THE SANTA FE ADVANCE DEHUMIDIFIER WAS SUGGESTED BY MY TERMITE INSPECTOR TO DECREASE THE SLOWLY RISING HUMIDITY IN MY CRAWL SPACE. APPROX 1000 SG FT. WE DECIDED TO ORDER AND INSTALL THE UNIT OURSELVES TO SAVE SOME MONEY, ABOUT $1200 WORTH. THE UNIT WAS EASY TO INSTALL AND I SIMPLY USED THE CONDENSATE PUMP TO BRING THE WATER OUT A CRAWL-SPACE VENT. I USED SOME PVC PIPE TO DIRECT THE WATER INTO A LARGE BUCKET WHICH I THEN USE TO WATER THE PLANTS OUTSIDE .THE UNIT IS ALSO VERY QUIET. IT HAS BEEN RUNNING NONSTOP FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS LOWERING THE HUMIDITY. SO FAR SO GOOD. I LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA WHERE WE HAVE BEEN GETTING LOTS OF RAIN AND THE IMPENDING HUMIDITY OF THE SUMMER UPON US. SO I AM HOPING THE UNIT WILL WORK FOR YEARS TO COME.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

I installed this unit in my crawl space and ran a pvc line to a sump pump about 30 feet away. I purchased the condensate drain and it all seems to work very well.It's winter time and the humidity is low so it does not run very much. Humidity reading at 50%. Will not know how well it works until this summer. My crawl space is about 2200 sq.ft.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

This is a big unit for our basement, which is only 1,000 sq. ft. However, the basement has always been pretty humid. It's unfinished, in a 100+ year-old house, with cement block walls and a poured concrete floor. In the past, the basement had gotten significant quantities of water due to poor gutters and drainage. I'd previously fixed the drainage issues, and for years we'd used small rolling dehumidifier units that needed to be emptied manually. They would run almost constantly and only put a dent in the smell and dank feel of the basement. The Santa Fe Advance makes short work of the humidity. I built a platform for it, so it can gravity drain into the deep sink, and we're still not used to not having to drain the thing manually. After a few days, the scuttling bugs are gone, the dank mold smell is gone, and I'm contemplating finishing off more of the basement. It isn't an "attractive" machine per se -- it's best out of sight or in an unfinished basement. That is the only reason that I give it 4 stars instead of 5. It's not much louder than the cheap, smaller units we'd had in the past, and it runs a lot less. It seems very well made.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

I have installed one of these models in each of three different basements which were damp and moldy. Regular dehumidifiers from chain stores did not work. On the other hand each Santa Fe unit dryed out its basement very well. When you enter the basement you can immediately feel that it is dry. And the moldy smell is gone. Each of my units has the optional external pum which sends the condensate to a washing machine drain.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

I have not seen how the cost of running this unit effects my electric bill, but it definitely does the job. After reading all the reviews for the less expensive units, I decided to take the plunge. Only time will tell. So far it is working well and cycles on and off in an 1800sq ft basement one block from the bay. This space has never been dry before and we can now safely use it for storage / workspace.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

The basement was so wet that there were puddles of water on the floor. Within 4 days of plugging this unit in, the basement felt dry. After another 2 days, the basement was down to 30% relative humidity. I wouldn't say the unit is quiet, but with it in the basement, I don't notice the noise upstairs.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

I installed it in my crawlspace. It barely fit. In fact, I couldn't use the adjustable feet with it, because that would have made the unit too tall. So one negative for crawlspace use is that it is relatively tall, with vents on the top. Another negative is it is loud (not a worry for crawlspace). But, it works like a charm, reducing my 95% relative humidity in my crawl space to 60%. I'm very happy with the product. Just as long as it keeps working, year after year after year.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

So far, I am pleased with the results of the product. I have it in my crawl space (very damp since I live on waterfront) and I'm not smelling the musty odor as much as before. It runs almost constantly but it's necessary to eliminate the dampness.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

I installed the unit in my basement shop and ducted it into the finished part of the basement. Installed and running in about 2 hours and it works great. It does my whole basement and a crawl space (about 1700 sqft) and now runs maybe a total of 4 hours a day. My 2 small dehumidifiers were running 24/7 and never got the basement comfortable.[...] what could be better?

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

We have installed the Santa Fe Advance for several years and in quite a few clients homes. This unit is quiet but it is also a workhorse. I would highly recommend considering the Advance, especially if you are installing in a closed crawl space. Sincerely, Trey Strock - Strock Enterprises, Inc. - Charleston, SC

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

We use our Santa Fe Advance to dehumidify our finished basement, and have ducted it in to keep the noise and visual impact to a bare minimum. Within a week of installation, all the dampness associated with a Northeastern basement were gone. Very impressive since we have an underground spring in our back yard! The simple controls and design are also a bonus - no digital displays to set, just a very handy knob that sets the humidity quite accurately and keeps it there without running constantly. The prefilter is also a big plus when you have several furry creatures running around the house - just take it out and rinse it, let it dry and put it back in. Without the prefilter we would be going through the excellent Merv-11 filter in weeks. I have no idea how we lived without this!

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

We are in central NC and our crawlspace was in the mid 80's humidity. About 1300 sq.ft. and 5ft. average height. Put the SF Advance down there and within 24 hours the humidity was down to 50! It is easy to operate and is pretty quiet for what it is. I have adjusted the humidistat on the SF Advance so that it turns on around 55 and it cycles off around 45. We are able to reduce our A/C use in the house as a result of the lower humidity. It feels more comfortable at higher temps. Hopefully that will offset the electric cost somewhat. We are very happy with it.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

I use this unit for the crawling space in my house. The crawling space measures about 3 ft high and 1200 square ft in size. It can be very damp in the summer. After a rain, the humidity can reach 80% or more. I had several smaller humidifiers in the past (bought from the local super-hardware stores or on-line). With the exception of the first one, which was a Hampton (I may not remember the brand name correctly), the rest could not do the job. I was initially considering the Santa Fe Compact, but decided that Advance is of better value (i.e., [$] more but almost double capacity). Installation was relatively easy. First I put it on a platform hung from the beams that support the floor of the living space, but I found that the unit's vibration could be felt through the floor. I then let the unit sit directly on the dirt floor of the crawling space and that solved the vibration problem. (This is a low frequency vibration; it does not increase the noise level of the unit). The power of the unit was apparent within minutes it was turned on. The crawling space was wet after several days of heavy rains. There was a steady stream of condensates flowing out of the unit and the humidity of the crawling space was lowered from 75% to 50% in a few hours (4-5 hours) (My old dehumidifier could only maintain the humidity at around 75% in a day like that). After continuous running overnight, the unit turned off. It now maintains the humidity in the range of 45%-48% by intermittent operation. The pros are: power, simplicity in controls and relatively quiet. The cons are: a bit pricy, the bulky size (may be a price to pay for its power) and the lack of some indication that it is on when not running. Overall, I am very satisfied with its performance. Because I had it for only a few weeks, it is hard to say how durable and trouble free it would be. If it proves to be durable and trouble free, I'll increase my rating to 5 stars.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

This unit is very effective. I am using it to dehumidify my entire basement (about 1200 sq.ft.). The blower is strong enough that, in combination with my HVAC system, the entire basement is dry. The smell of mold during the humid periods has disappeared.
Highly recommended.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

This particular product is doing exactly what it was billed to do: remove moisture in the air to an acceptable level. The unit is purring along with no supervision. After two weeks of operation, the basement has lost its musty / moldy smell, the concrete floor has dried out, and the walls have begun drying out as well. Soon, I expect that musty smell to begin diminishing in the upstairs living area also. Excellent product, a bit pricey, but it's performing its job admirably. I would highly recommend this product to others.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

A rubber gasket between case and frame solved case vibration noise. Otherwise great product! Even comes with built in bubbble level.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

I am using this unit in a humid basement. It is working great. It got rid of the damp feel and musty smell in less than a week. Previously had the $200 [...] type which ran constantly and never really did the job. This unit runs occasionally and has no problems quickly removing the humidity in the air. I definitely think it was worth the money. [...]

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

When I first was looking for a dehumidifer, I found this one, but didn't want to spend the extra money on it. So, I went to my local home improvement store, and got what seemed like a decent product (i.e., not the cheapest one they had). It died, and I went back. Got them to replace it, and before I knew it, I had burned through a couple of "lesser" dehumidifiers in no time. Not wanting to go through this every two weeks for the rest of my life, I decided to go ahead and bite the bullet and buy this one. It is great. My basement is now a "nice" place to be, and I have no complaints. My recommendation is to forgo the lesser products, and get this one. I think it will save you money in the long run.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

Product is installed in my crawlspace, I live in the tidewater region of Virginia which is extremely humid. I was very impressed by this product it dried my entire crawlspace in a couple days, its very quiet and seems to be very well built. I would highly recommend this product for crawlspace applications.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

I have been very happy with the performance of the Santa Fe. It has only been in service for a couple of weeks so I have not seen if the energy consumption is down but I do know it has cut the humidity level and now maintains it at the level I choose. It was easy to install in my location. So far I am very satisfied.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

Works great. Dried out a large basement in a couple days. The musty smell is gone. Looking forward to years of reliable service.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

I bought this unit two years ago to reduce the humidity in my crawlspace, which I sealed closed. It has worked very well with no problems over the last two hot and humid Virginia summers. I placed a humidistat in the crawlspace to monitor the humidity levels and this unit has maintinaed an even 50% level, day in and day out. My only issue is that it runs a lot, as my crawlspace tends to be humid, and this has a rather noticable effect on my electric bill. I would guess that it costs me about $50+ per month to run during the summer months. It's not quiet but not so loud as to be an annoyance. It's does it's job well and I would recommend it for basements and crawlspaces.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

Great Product. I have used it in my crawlspace (1800 ft2) to maintain about 45-55% humidity for the past year... no issues. I added a dP manometer across the filter to let you know when it needs changing. I like the Energy efficiency... crawspace temp never got below 50F.

Comments about Thermastor Santa Fe Advance Dehumidifier (4025699 / 4029800):

Product gets the job done