Dri-Eaz CMC100 Dehumidifier
The new CMC100 is a compact, professional-grade dehumidifier
specifically designed for confined spaces. It maintains efficient and high performance standards, but it is very easy to install
in a small area. The versatile CMC100 is ideal for controlling moisture
in humid basements, crawlspaces, commercial facilities, sensitive
technology areas, and medical settings.
What I like about the CMC100 Dehumidifier
The great thing about this dehumidifier is its size and shape. It
is perfect for a crawlspace installation. The unit is sized to fit between the joists in your home and is extremely compact.
The digital humidistat control is great for home use. I think the best
application for this is under a home and then porting the water to a fixed
drain or outside of a crawlspace. Set up for this unit is straight forward and does not
require any kind of commercial or industrial experience.
The CMC100 has a digital humidistat and an internal pump. Once you have the unit in place and the drain system
worked out, there should not be much maintenance involved. The internal condensate pump can push water vertically approximately 3' and
horizontally up to about 25'. This should give you ample power to push the condensate out of the space you
are trying to keep dry, whether it's a crawlspace, basement or even attic. Two other attractive technical features of the CMC 100 are
the new refrigerant and the auto defrost. The refrigerant is the eco-friendly R-410A. Unlike the older R22, this refrigerant
will not harm the ozone or environment but still delivers great cooling power. And when the unit is working overtime or when the
ambient temperature causing the coils to ice up, the unit employs a hot gas defrost system that will thaw the coils then automatically
resume operation.
The other feature I really like (and seems to be different than
anything I have seen in the dehumidifier marketplace) is the interchangeable panels. These panels can be changed to direct air intake
and exhaust. You can set the intake / exhaust flow up in a "U" shape or an "L" shape. This is a simple process that doesn't involve
much more than unscrewing the panels and reconfiguring them to meet your specific drying needs.
This dehumidifier is also rather quiet. Operating between 47 and 54 dBa, the CMC 100 is quiet enough not to disturb you, particularly when
the unit is placed in the basement, crawlspace or other area that isn't frequently occupied. Drawing less than 6 amps of power but
delivering in excess of 70 pints per day in water removal capacity, the Dri-Eaz CMC 100 is also Energy Star rated. This is ideal for
a home appliance that will likely run throughout the year with little supervision.
What I do not like about the CMC100 Dehumidifier
I wonder about
the digital electronic controls and the display in
very low temperatures that occur in some parts of the United States.
We are located in Atlanta, so this does not affect our home owners,
but it should be taken into consideration. In some locales and
climates, this dehumidifier is going to be subjected to
harsh weather conditions and needs to be very rugged and tough.
Built to exacting specifications, this crawlspace dehumidifier is an ideal solution to keeping crawlspaces, basements and other areas dry
in your home. Durable and rugged, the Dri-Eaz CMC 100 is a commercial grade dehumidifier that is sure to bring you years of
service without the hassle of a lot of regular maintenance and upkeep.
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