DEHUMIDIFIER DDR7009REE
Saturday, October 9th, 2010 at
7:48 pm
DEHUMIDIFIER DDR7009REE
- Electronic controls with remote
- Digital key pad with LED display is easy to use
- Create a comfortable environment with our programmable humidity settings
- 70 pint dehumidifier covers approximately 3,800 sq.ft.
- Non ozone depleting refrigerant
DEHUMIDIFIER DDR7009REE
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(out of 23 reviews)
Tagged with: DDR7009REE • Dehumidifier
Filed under: Basement Dehumidifier Reviews
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Review by C. Rieger for DEHUMIDIFIER DDR7009REE
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I putchased this unit as it was specified as having three features I wanted in a basement unattended dehumidifier a) auto restart on power failure b) continous gravity drain and c) automatic defrost. When I received the unit and hooked up the continous drain hose the unit continued to fill up its bucket and auto stop when the bucket filled up. I checked several times to make sure I had hooked up the auto drain as per istructions which were very straight forward. Finally convinced I had hooked up the hose correctly I called Danby customer care in Toronto. Got through to them very quickly. The person I spoke with explained that, yes, this model was having ” manufacturing problems” and many units were not auto draining, but they were working on a “fix”. He offered to take my name and mail me the fix as soon as it was out. When I asked him how long the fix has been worked on and when it would be available , he responded ” for several months” and ” any week now”. Well not willing to wait for the “fix” I asked and got my money back from the reseller I had bought the unit from. So before I would buy this unit ( which appeared quite solid) if the continous drain feature is important to you I would check and make sure the “fix” is in.
Review by Ed Hoar for DEHUMIDIFIER DDR7009REE
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This unit cost more than my other choices, but I have had my previous dehumidifier for over 30 years and I thought energy consumption was going to be a significant part of the cost. The unit appears well made, is easy to carry around (although heavy) and the humidity controls are simple.
When on a hard surface, the unit is easy to roll about.
I do not use nor expect to use the timer function or the remote control.
The unit came in half the time promised, and I was able to install it before departing on a trip.
The setup was easy and the instructions adequate. I use the drain rather than the bucket. I like the way the drain is solidly attached to the unit rather than to the bucket. The hose is an unimpressive plastic unit but I think the attachment is a standard bib thread so I expect if there is a problem I can attach a standard hose.
The display is easy to read but a little awkward as it displays five items with only two displays. The humidity is normally displayed on one unit and pressing the up down buttons changes the humidly set point. Thus checking the humidity set point may change it. The labels for the buttons are iconic so I was puzzled by the timer button which I don’t use and didn’t expect. The unit can be set to start in the future and run for a limited time. Why I can’t imagine. Save the instructions for this function. A reasonable improvement would be to place the basic instructions on the back of the unit so 20 years from now you can find them.
The power failed once since installation and the unit came back on to default settings which are reasonable although I need to lower them. Remembering the set point through a power failure would be a nice improvement. Although I can tell the humidity has noticeable improved since installing the unit, I can’t comment on how well it works. I don’t empty the bucket nor can I hear it as it is in the basement. The only noise is the fan noise which seems reasonable. The air exit is straight up which means a minimum of distraction or blowing papers around.
I did not give this unit the 5th star because I do not observe it in action nor can I compare it to other units.
Review by RN for DEHUMIDIFIER DDR7009REE
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Warning. I purchased a Danby dehumidifier after excellent consumer report reviews and research. It worked GREAT for one summer. But by fall I noticed this thing wasn’t working as good. I saw less water being drawn out. I thought it was because temperatures were dropping in Chicago, so I packed it up for the winter. Well spring comes and it didn’t work at all. I called Danby and they stated to send it to a local shop. I searched for days to find a shop. Most companies stated it just takes too long to get parts from Danby and they stopped doing repairs. After calling Danby again, I found a shop in North Chicago area, I live in the south suburbs. So I packed this heavy piece of machinery, yes it weighs about 80 pounds, in my CUV and fought traffic on the Dan Ryan. Got a call back a few days later stating the warranty wasn’t valid and it would cost around $150 to repair. Luckily the owner was legit and stated that these things never last long. He gets many complaints and he recommended I purchase a new dehumidifier instead. Don’t buy a Danby in the US. It is too tough to get parts and their warranty is a joke, 6 months. I noticed now they are 1 year, but Whirlpool units have up to 5 years. If you buy this unit get an extended warranty, I didn’t and regret it. I would just stay away from Danby dehumidifiers.
I just purchased a Frigidaire unit from Amazon with a 3 year warranty. So far it is working like a champ and it is MUCH LESS noisy. Now I am realizing I made a huge mistake buying a Danby. I thought all dehumidifiers were noisy, my whirlpool I replaced was loud and the Danby was even louder. The Frigidaire unit makes so much less noise. So another reason to stay away from Danby.
Review by Booboo Tutball for DEHUMIDIFIER DDR7009REE
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I must be having very bad luck with dehumidifiers, in less than ten years, I have been through four of them. If you are shopping around for dehumidifiers, perhaps my history may help:
* I started with a White-Westinghouse, worked fine for almost three years. As it aged, I noticed the water tank is getting more and more rusty. Finally, it stopped pulling moisture all together, as the evaporator was a big mess of rust, I am sure the freon must have leaked out through the rusted piping. Took it to the service agent (still under warranty), a week later, they said it was unrepairable, and Westinghouse issued me a voucher for a discount towards a new dehumidifier.
* The next time I got a Frigidaire (part of Wnite-Westinghouse), and I even paid for an extended warranty. No major rust this time, but it began to have a lot of ice buildup around part of the evaporator after 2 years (the auto de-icing feature did not work any longer). Finally, after 3 years, a few months after my extended warranty expired, the unit stopped drawing moisture and ran continuously. It makes all the right sound, just no dehumidifying. I should have taken it back when it started to freeze, but I waited too long.
* No more White-Westinghouse, I switched over to Whirlpool after reading some nice reviews. The unit was quiet and light. But again, after 2 years, I am again seeing rust. Like the first White, by 30 months, it just ran continuously and will not removed any water. Good thing is it has a 5-year warranty on the sealed parts, took it to the service center, they found the evaporator to be defective this Spring. Whirlpool exited the dehudifier market, but at least they still honor the warranty. The part was back-ordered, it took almost three months for it to be repaired. After the repair, it makes more noise, and does not drain properly through the continously drain (it drips into the container and fills it up). A little wedge under the dehumidifier to tilt it a little solved the problem. I’ll see how much longer it will last, Whirlpool certainly did not make any money in this deal.
* Just bought the Danby as a partner for my Whirlpool, I read the Consumer Report and the Danby was rated best-buy, and many people talked about how quiet it is. I am sure the Whirlpool would be sufficient, but I found the Danby today at [...] with a [...] rebate through the power company at a local retailer. So I decided to pick one up to augment the Whirlpool. I plugged it in, the fan runs continuously and slightly louder than he Whirlpool, however, the compressor makes minimal noise. All you hear is the white noise created by the fan, you can barely tell if the compressor kicks in. I will see how it works after a few weeks and gives this an update.
Review by M. Dyrenfurth for DEHUMIDIFIER DDR7009REE
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This unit was purchased because of a good review in consumer reports for a Canadian product. Unfortunately that product was not for sale in the USA. When I called Danby directly I was told that the model I ultimately purchased was the same as the Canadian product only produced for the US market.
My problem with this unit is that it NEVER shuts off even when the set point is reached. When I checked this out with Danby again, I was told that it was a design factor so energy costs were reduced. Frankly, this is technically unlikely but even if it were, the significant noise made by the unit makes it highly undesirable for bedroom use and in fact contradicts the claim that it is a particularly QUIET unit — clearly it is not.
I am VERY unhappy with this purchase decision Both Amazon and Danby ought to take this unit back and remove it from the market