Steamy Windows

Advantages: Removes a lot of moisture
Disadvantages: Doesnt remove all moisture

...the rest of the house. Next the big one double-glazing to replace the single glazed windows where the frames were rotted by the constant streams of water from the windows. The improvement was dramatic; the adding of that extra pane of glass meant that the inner pane became warmer and so less prone to condensation forming on it. The cost of double-glazing though is such that many people will not be able to consider this option, and to be fair it didn?t cure the problem only reducing it. Next we were lucky enough to stumble across a machine called a dehumidifier by Ebac a British Company based in the North East of England at Bishops Auckland in County Durham. The machine in question is the Ebac 2000e which are currently on sale at around £199, it does pay to shop about as I have seen them for as much as £225. In Homebase. We actually paid...

Bigbaz 18.06.2002 (23.06.2002) · Read review
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Review of Ebac 2000

De-Humidifier of choice

Advantages: Easy operation, relatively quiet, Compact design
Disadvantages: Modest water capacity

...the dehumidifier. The air continues its journey over the warm part of the refrigerator (thus bringing it back up to room temperature) before being blown into the room out of the back of the device. With my sights firmly set on a dehumidifier, I carried out a quick scan of the Internet. It revealed a number of models ranging in price from about £80 up to £300, quite a considerable degree of variance! Checking the statistics it appeared that the more you paid, the more moisture could be removed (measured in litres per day) and the bigger a volume of air treated. More money also brings other features, like HEPA air filters, multiple controls, timer functions and, on some, plumbing kits for permanent installation. The Ebac 2650e was just in the top half of the price range. Costing about £200 it offered a range of features that made it better suited to...

LegendaryMrDude 27.02.2005 · Read review
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Review of EBAC 2650

MY SHEETS ARE DAMP. MY HOUSE ISN'T

Advantages: Helps keep humidity to a minimum
Disadvantages: None that I have found yet.

...Ebac have had a good reputation for years for dehumidifiers. I used to have one of their older models a long time ago, and when I researched their products against other brands, I found that the Ebac dehumidifiers won hands down. WHY WOULD SOMEONE WANT A DEHUMIDIFIER ? Did you know that too much dampness in the air of your home can aggravate those illnesses that affect the joints and movement of the human body such as arthritis ? Did you know that if the air is moist in your home, this can increase heating bills because moisture absorbs heat and therefore makes your central heating work harder ? In this day and age where opening windows is not always an option because of the risk of burglary, dampness can actually occur and cause smells to your clothing and upholstery and damage to decoration of the house, such as peeling...

thingywhatsit 12.04.2004 · Read review
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Review of Ebac 2400E Dehumidifier

Great Performer

Advantages: Works perfectly, Good usable features, Econ mode, Smart Control (Humistat)
Disadvantages: Fan noise

...have owned an Ebac 2650e for over a month and wanted to give my feedback. I have found the unit to be excellent overall. Performance wise we have gone from having serious condensation on our windows in the morning to have none or very little within one month. Feature wise the 2650e is excellent. There are varying operating modes. All of these are controlled by the SmartControl which regulates the humidity of the room via a humidity sensor. This means you can power the unit on and leave it to do its job. The only intervention you need to make is to empty the water container (I find I need to empty it 1 every 1 or 2 days). As suggested I have left the unit running in normal mode for the first 4 weeks of operation. This is designed to initially normalise the humidity of the house as much as possible. I have now left the unit...

pompey_jon 12.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Ebac 2650

a dehumidifier dehumidifies

Advantages: dehumidifies
Disadvantages: it is hard to spell 'dehumidifies'

...I am refering to the 2650e model in the 2600 series What is a dehumidifier? A dehumidifier does what it is called, it dehumidifies. It is opposite from a humidifier (a more type friendly word), a humidifier puts moisture back into the atmosphere whereas a dehumidifier takes moisture away from the air. I would not think using a humidifier and dehumidifier together would be a good idea (you won?t make a difference apart from raising electricity costs). What are the benefits of a dehumidifier? It can take care of damp and mould matters. Removes moisture from the air that can cause health problems such as arthritis and rheumatism. Where does moisture in the air come from? Washing dishes The washing being hung up Showering Outdoor moisture What benefits does the ebac dehumidifier offer? Reduce pollen in atmosphere, helps...

iv3_b33n_r0bb3d 05.03.2005 · Read review
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Review of Ebac 2600e Dehumidifier

Great Performer

Advantages: Works perfectly, Good usable features, Econ mode, Smart Control (Humistat)
Disadvantages: Fan noise

...I have owned an Ebac 2650e for over a month and wanted to give my feedback. I have found the unit to be excellent overall. Performance wise we have gone from having serious condensation on our windows in the morning to have none or very little within one month. Feature wise the 2650e is excellent. There are varying operating modes. All of these are controlled by the SmartControl which regulates the humidity of the room via a humidity sensor. This means you can power the unit on and leave it to do its job. The only intervention you need to make is to empty the water container (I find I need to empty it 1 every 1 or 2 days). As suggested I have left the unit running in normal mode for the first 4 weeks of operation. This is designed to initially normalise the humidity of the house as much as possible. I have now left the unit...

pompey_jon 10.01.2007 · Read review
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Review of Ebac 2600e Dehumidifier

No more condensation

Advantages: No condensation on windows; Good for health (less chest infections); Decoration lasts longer; Prevents wood rotting so quickly
Disadvantages: A little heavy on electricity if left on all the time

...My husband had seen industrial dehumidifiers in action and was very impressed with them. We both wondered how good domestic ones would be. When the roof fell in on our house (it was one of those flat roofs and had given us problems each winter for years before it finally gave up the ghost) and we had a dampness problem, so we thought we would give one a try. We found the Micromark MM9078 Dehumidifier for £199. It was a reasonable price - on par with other domestic dehumidifiers, slightly cheaper than the Ebac. It is a good looking piece of equipment. White, slim and sleek, with a designer-style front. It works by running a fan, which sucks air through it. Inside is like a miniature fridge - the air goes over cold metal plates. Any moisture in the air is left on the plates as condensation and moved into a large container...

MichelleScott 20.12.2000 (08.12.2000) · Read review
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Review of Micromark MM9078

De'Longhi in the house

Advantages: auto stop and humidistat function
Disadvantages: instructions could have been more in depth

...We have been having ongoing problems at our flat for the last few months and have found mould growth to be a serious problem. We were advised to put in a dehumidifier to hopefully be a solution to the dampness in the flat and stop mould from growing any further so I researched into dehumidifiers (honestly, I had no idea what they were or what they did), and finally narrowed it down to a few models from the Argos catalogue. De'Longhi was our first choice with Ebac and Prem I Air to follow. I researched into all the models, prices, manufacturers' websites and read soooo many reviews. I was amazed at how much information there was to learn and understand about dehumidifiers and how they can benefit you. Why do we get mould? It simply starts with condensation. We can be adding approximately 20pints of moisture into the air by our...

missydoc 16.12.2008 · Read review
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