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Sunpentown SD-65E
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$197.00 - $279.99
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Type: Large-Capacity
About - Sunpentown SD-65E

The Sunpentown SD-65E is part of the dehumidifier test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dehumidifier models like the SD-65E are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Water removal:
Water removal measures pints per day removed under 80º F and 60 percent relative humidity as well as 70º F and 70 percent relative humidity. Models closest to claimed removal scored higher.

Humidistat accuracy:
Humidistat accuracy is how closely humidistats came to keeping the humidity levels we set for them in our test chamber.

Energy efficiency:
Energy efficiency measures kWh needed to remove a pint of water from the air; the fewer the kilowatts, the higher the score.
Features & Specs - Sunpentown SD-65E
info Tank size (pts.) 17
info Claimed pts/day 65
info Digital display Yes
info Frost control Yes
info Auto re-start Yes
info Continuous fan No
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User Reviews - Sunpentown SD-65E
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4.0
Good Choice
5/13/2012
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Comment:
Overall, a great unit. Looks nice, has a built in re-useable dust filter for the fan. The bucket holds quite a bit of water, but on a humid day this unit will fill it daily. Yes, it is a little noisy and loud, but this unit really moves the air, helping to ensure good moisture removal. It even has a turbo setting that runs the fan even faster for more circulation in larger areas. The controls are easy to use, the built in bucket is nice, it can be set up to drain to a floor drain. Plus, its lasted at least two trouble free years. Only cons are the bucket can be hard to seat properly, it rolls VERY easily so it wants to move when pushing the bucket into place. Otherwise very happy with it.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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4.0
Excellent, but loud fan.
1/27/2012
Pros
efficient operation
Large Capacity
Rolls easily
Cons
Fan Noise
Best Uses
Removing Humidityduh
Comment:
Very happy with this dehumidifier. The large capacity of the water tray means very infrequent emptying. The only positive thing I can say about the fan noise is that it is good background noise for sleeping at night.<br />After reviewing dozens of models, this one had the best specifications vs price.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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