4-Sep-2008 pt: Does the unit have variable humidity control(humidistat)?

Easycom: It does.

11-Dec-2008 buyer: how do you empty the water? Is it front loading?

sajidH: Its the back side at the bottom.

13-Jan-2009 Gaby Maddison: What is the decibel level of this dehumidifier?

sajidH: Its 45dB.

2-Mar-2009 pat: how per hourmuch doe it cost to run this dehumidifier

mark h: This depends on the cost of your electric. The maximum power consumption of this unit would be 300 watts.

9-Jun-2009 Askem: Can you drink the water after? Surely it's pretty pure...

mark h: It would be unwise to drink the water as there may be bacteria present.

10-Nov-2010 jol: Does it have a built in heater?

mark h: No heater, just a dehumidifier

10-Nov-2010 shaun: What is the energy efficiency rating for the amcor PLDM18E 18L Day Dehumidifier.

mark h: There isn't an energy rating for this model but the power consumption is 280W, this is low in comparison to another 18L day model the 2650e which is 360W

14-Nov-2010 Stewart: My girlfriend suffers from asthma, her house she is living in is damp and has more trouble breathing is this dehumidifier just as effective in allowing her to breathe easier or do I want a different product such as an air purifier?

mark h: A dehumidifier will remove moisture out of the air getting rid of damp. Air purifiers will remove pollen, animal dander, dust, mites, smoke and other pollutants. It sounds like you need a dehumidifier not a purifier. With this dehumidifier you can set the humidity level so that the air doesn't become too dry which can also be a trigger for Asthma.

15-Nov-2010 Betsy: How noisy is this unit?

mark h: In older units it was 45dB but now Amcor have used a different compressor so its now even quieter at 42dB

16-Nov-2010 jules: Does the Amcor PLDM18E Dehumidifier operate using a humidistat? If not is it just either simply on or off operation?

mark h: The humidity can be set between 40% and 80% in increments of 5%. When the humidity levels drop below, the unit will continue to circulate the air with the fan and will automatically start to dehumidify again once over the range set.

16-Nov-2010 wedhappily: Does this dehumidifier have a Ultra Violet light function? If not, do you offer any models that do? Thanks.

mark h: Sorry we don't have any with a UV light. This feature is mainly found on Air purifiers and some high end dehumidifiers

21-Nov-2010 Bryan Fox: Will this unit be damaged if the temperature drops below 5 degrees whilst it is switched on? I am thinking of using one to keep my motorhome dry through the winter

mark h: The minimum effective operating temperature for this unit is 5 degrees, under that and it wont remove much moisture.

25-Nov-2010 Dave Smith: Regarding the Amcor PLDM18E - would this be suitable for a standard size garage,please?

mark h: The size wouldn't be an issue, however if the temperature drops to freezing while the unit is in operation it could be damaged. Ideally the temperature would need to be above 4 or 5 Degrees C for it to operate efficiently.

26-Nov-2010 samd: At what temperature does the air come out at?

mark h: This will depend on the air temperature but due to the way it operates it will come out very slightly cooler than the ambient temperature

26-Nov-2010 Alex: What refridgerant does this use? Does it contain freon?

mark h: This unit uses R407C. All of our Dehumidifiers and Airconditioners are CFC free and use R407C, R410A or R134a refrigerant.

27-Nov-2010 Gully: Does this product switch off or automatically adjust when the temperature/needs change?

mark h: Yes it will switch off when the set humidity levels are reached and back on again when this is exceeded. The unit only regulates the humidity not the temperature

29-Nov-2010 Chris: Hi, Does this model have wheels to make moving around easier? I ask as I am trying to source a dehumidifier for my 81 yr old Mother who has had cavity wall insulation installed in her bungalow this year and complains all she seems to do is wipe the windows every day. Thanks

mark h: Yes this model has castors fitted and is relatively lightweight and compact compared to other units in the 18l Day range

30-Dec-2010 Maria: Where is the unit made? How does it compare with the Meaco 10L and Edac 15L units?

mark h: The Amcor's are made in China as are the Meacos. Ebac are assembled in the UK thought the majority of components come from China. As the Amcor PLDM18E aren't sold anymore in Europe we have imported these directly from the factory in China as in our opinion these are the best 18L unit on the market in this price bracket and also far superior to the Amazon15. The Meaco10L in its own right is a very good unit, though as its a smaller capacity not really comparable to the Amcor

6-Jan-2011 Didi: Is this a absorption dehumidifier, or it's a compressor type dehumidifier?

mark h: It uses a compressor

6-Jan-2011 keith: To update from earlier models and questions, what is the noise rating and maximum power consumption, and is the 18L capacity measured at the european standard of 30C/80%RH.

mark h: Currently this is 42dB and 280W on maximum power. At 30degreesC/80%RH the extraction rate is 16L in a 24h period. These figures are kind of irrelevant in this country anyway as it would be an unusual situation to have 80% humidity and 30 degrees C

6-Jan-2011 keith: Does the display show actual ambient RH, as well as the target RH.

mark h: You need to scroll through the display but both the current level and target level can be viewed

13-Jan-2011 steve craft: i have a tiled standard size single garage with tiled floor hence floor moisture at present is high, will this do the job or would you advise a differerent model for that specifice job

mark h: Providing the temperature doesn't drop below 5 degree C then this would be more than suitable. This would easily dehumidify a much larger space

19-Jan-2011 richard: Does the unit have an automatic defrost function please?

mark h: This model doesn't have this feature. Within the parameters of normal operation (above 5 degrees C) it wont freeze up. Its generally only commercial units that have automatic hot gas defrost so they can work at lower temperatures

24-Jan-2011 Qutachi: Is it possible to use it everyday night from 12 to 6.00. Does this put the compressor under stress?

mark h: They are designed to run continuously for long periods of time so this wouldnt be a problem.

11-Nov-2011 DCQ: The Amcor PLDM18E manufacturers manual states that the unit must not be used with an extension cable, why is this?

Gavin: Hi, this unit does not actively 'push' out the hot air and moisture. Therefore extending the length of the exhust hose means the moisture takes longer to purge. This is exaggerated if the cable is running straight up to your vent above the unit. This is not to say it will not work, it is just not recomended as it will decrease the overall life of this product. Regards

11-Nov-2011 DCQ: The Amcor PLDM18E manufacturers manual states that the unit must not be used with an extension cable, why is this?

Gavin: Hi, this unit does not actively 'push' out the hot air and moisture. Therefore extending the length of the exhust hose means the moisture takes longer to purge. This is exaggerated if the cable is running straight up to your vent above the unit. This is not to say it will not work, it is just not recomended as it will decrease the overall life of this product. Regards

11-Nov-2011 DCQ: The Amcor PLDM18E manufacturers manual states that the unit must not be used with an extension cable, why is this?

Gavin: Hi, this unit does not actively 'push' out the hot air and moisture. Therefore extending the length of the exhust hose means the moisture takes longer to purge. This is exaggerated if the cable is running straight up to your vent above the unit. This is not to say it will not work, it is just not recomended as it will decrease the overall life of this product. Regards

16-Dec-2007 PLDM18E: What is the power consumption of this unit

Easycom: The average power consumption is 260W