Description
x155 Pint Crawl Space Dehumidifier, CSA Certified, 20 to 90% Humidity Range, Remote Panel, Blue
The 20% to 90% humidity band is what separates this from a household machine. You can ask it to dry framing and concrete out properly, not just hold a room at a comfortable level. It moves 237 CFM, is rated 155 pints a day at 95F and 90% RH or 57 pints on the 2019 DOE test, and the manufacturer lists it as CSA certified.
20% to 90% humidity range57 pints a day on the DOE testCSA certified79.5 lb steel and ABS body
A dehumidifier that stops at 30% cannot dry a building
What usually goes wrong
Household machines set no lower than about 30%, because that is all a living room ever needs. Put one in a crawl space after a leak and it reaches its floor while the joists above it are still holding water.
How this one answers it
The target range runs from 20% to 90%, and continuous drying mode ignores the target altogether and simply runs. With 237 CFM behind it, that is what moves construction moisture out of timber and concrete rather than just taking the edge off the air.
The blue and black cabinet is sheet metal and ABS, 23 by 15 by 14 inches, and it weighs 79.5 lbs with a handle at each end. It runs from a standard outlet at 6.6A, which is modest for a machine this size, and the manufacturer rates it to 1,900 sq ft.
Everything you will ever have to do to it
Carry it in by the two handles. Thread the levelling feet up or down until it sits flat. Pull the mesh out of the intake every few weeks, rinse it, put it back. That is the whole ownership routine. There is no tank to empty, no filter cartridge to reorder and nothing to unclip and lose in the dark.
Off the ground or on it
Hanging keeps the machine out of the dust and above anything that pools on a crawl space floor, and it keeps the walking route clear. Standing on the four feet is quicker and fine where the ground is dry. The cabinet is 14 inches tall either way, which is the dimension to check against your joists. Hanging hardware is chosen to suit your own framing and the 79.5 lb weight.
The screen belongs upstairs
The panel unplugs and runs on a 32.8 ft cable so it can be screwed to a wall where people walk past it. The number it shows is the live humidity under the floor. Three modes sit behind it: auto to hold a target, continuous drying to run flat out, and sleep for quieter running. The 24 hour timer sets a start or a stop.
What you get
CSA certified
The manufacturer lists this model as CSA certified. That is the Canadian electrical safety mark, worth having on a machine you intend to leave installed.
Four published capacity figures
155 pints a day at 95F and 90% RH, 140 at 86F and 80%, 80 at 80F and 60%, and 57 on the 2019 DOE test.
237 CFM fan
Airflow decides whether the far corner of a crawl space gets treated at all. The manufacturer rates coverage to 1,900 sq ft.
Auto defrost for low temperature work
The manufacturer credits auto defrost for allowing low temperature operation. It clears frost from the coil so airflow is not choked.
Memory restart
Power cut, and it resumes on your own settings. In a space you check twice a year, that is the feature that earns its keep.
Two drainage routes
A 9.8 ft hose for gravity drainage is in the box, and there is an interface for an external condensate pump, which is not included.
Modest current draw
115V, 60Hz, 6.6A rated and 8.3A maximum, on a 9.2 ft cord. A standard grounded Canadian outlet, ideally one it does not share.
Sheet metal, not moulded plastic
The cabinet is sheet metal and ABS. It is a service space machine, and it is built to be carried, dropped and left.
Specifications
| Water removal, 95F and 90% RH | 155 pints per day |
|---|---|
| Water removal, 86F and 80% RH | 140 pints per day |
| Water removal, 80F and 60% RH | 80 pints per day |
| Water removal, 2019 DOE test (65F and 60% RH) | 57 pints per day |
| Max coverage area (manufacturer figure) | 1,900 sq ft |
| Airflow rate | 237 CFM |
| Humidity setting range | 20% to 90% |
| Modes | 3: auto, continuous drying, sleep |
| Timer | 24 hour start and stop |
| Drainage | Gravity through the supplied hose, or an external pump (pump not included) |
| Drain hose supplied | 9.8 ft |
| Control panel cable | 32.8 ft, panel can be wall mounted |
| Installation | Freestanding on four levelling feet or hung |
| Noise level | 58 dB or under |
| Power supply | 115V, 60Hz |
| Rated input current | 6.6A (8.3A maximum) |
| Power cord length | 9.2 ft |
| Product size | 23 x 15 x 14 in (L x W x H) |
| Net weight | 79.5 lbs |
| Material | Sheet metal and ABS |
| Certification | CSA certified |
| Colour | Blue and black |
| In the box | Dehumidifier, drain hose, instructions |
| Manufacturer SKU | 972516483_ES10458US-BL |
One machine, four published ratings
How it compares
What a service space machine gives you that a household portable does not, and where a portable is still the better buy.
| This crawl space unit | A household portable | A moisture absorbing tub | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest humidity target | 20% | Usually 30% | No control at all |
| Cabinet height | 14 in | Typically 19 to 25 in | Small |
| DOE rated water removal | 57 pints per day | Often 15 to 30 pints per day | A few ounces a week |
| Panel away from the machine | 32.8 ft cable | No | No |
| Better in a finished bedroom | No, it is 58 dB | Yes | Yes, it is silent |
| Certification listed | CSA | Varies | Not applicable |
Shipping
Ships from our Canadian or United States warehouse depending on where this item is stocked when you order. United States stock usually reaches Canada in 8 to 14 business days, with no customs charges or duties either way. Free shipping on orders over $150, a flat $18.90 below that, and tracking by email as soon as it leaves.
Returns
Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.
Warranty
Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.
Price match
Found it cheaper at a Canadian retailer? Send us the link and we will match that price. It has to be the same item, in stock, sold and shipped inside Canada, and compared like for like on what comes in the box.
Who is this perfect for?
Drying out a building
The 20% floor and continuous drying mode are the two things that make this a drying machine rather than a comfort appliance.
Crawl spaces and service basements
A 14 inch cabinet rated to 1,900 sq ft, with the panel on a long cable so you do not have to go back down to it.
Storage that keeps going soft
Boxes, timber and tools kept under a house or in a garage suffer long before anyone notices. Holding the space steady is what stops it.
Cool spaces, not frozen ones
Auto defrost extends how cold it can usefully work, but a compressor machine still struggles near freezing. A desiccant unit is the answer there.
What we stand behind
- Ships from our Canadian or United States warehouse, free shipping over $150, and 14 day returns unused in the original packaging.
- 14 day returns on unused items in original condition and packaging
- Covered by the manufacturer's own warranty for material and manufacturing defects
- CSA certified by the manufacturer, with the 9.8 ft hose and 32.8 ft panel cable included
Frequently asked questions
Why does it list four different pint figures?
Because water removal depends entirely on the air you point it at. 155 pints a day is measured at 95F and 90% relative humidity, 140 at 86F and 80%, 80 at 80F and 60%, and 57 on the 2019 DOE test at 65F and 60%. The US Department of Energy moved to that cooler test because it is closer to a basement. Compare DOE figures between brands and the numbers suddenly make sense.
Can I set it lower than 30%?
Yes. The target range runs from 20% to 90%, which is wider than a household unit. The low end is for drying a building out, not for living in. Health Canada advises keeping an occupied home between 30% and 50% relative humidity, so once the space is dry, bring the setting back up.
Is a pump included?
No. The 9.8 ft hose supplied drains by gravity and needs a drain, sump or downhill run below the machine. There is an interface for an external condensate pump if you have nowhere lower, and that pump is a separate purchase.
Will it run on a normal Canadian outlet?
Yes. It is 115V, 60Hz, drawing 6.6A rated and 8.3A maximum, on a 9.2 ft cord. A standard grounded household outlet is correct. Plug it straight into the wall and keep other heavy loads off the same circuit.
Shipping & Return
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