Worth its weight in gold! by: Irunnoft (Cherokee, NC) "I recently had a complete AC installation done in my home. I had new duct work run, an air handler installed and a Carrier Infinity Heat Pump as well. The air handler was placed under my home in my crawlspace along with a myriad of duct work. Even though I live in the mountains in NC, the air is rather humid and hot in the summer. When this super efficient..."
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Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT Dehumidifiers
Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT dehumidifiers for moisture removal and mold, mildew prevention in basements or crawl spaces up to 3600 sq. ft. Low temperature operation down to 45°F. Expert advice from knowledgeable staff. Fast, free shipping. Ratings & reviews.
Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT Dehumidifiers Covers up to 3,600 sq. ft. and operates down to 45°F
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Description of Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT Dehumidifiers
The Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT dehumidifiers are specifically designed for large crawl spaces, basements and other residential areas where air flow and temperature issues are present. The Dry Dual XT dehumidifier, which replaces the Santa Fe HC model, features a horizontal design that easily fits into narrow, tight spaces and dual air distribution with side vents to boost dehumidification efficiency. The Max Dry operates down to 45°F and is the perfect solution for removing up to 150 pints of moisture per day for large areas up to 3,600 square feet. The unit is also Energy Star rated using less energy consumption compared to other larger units. The optional condensate pump and ducting kits available provide the installation flexibility necessary for the most challenging applications.
Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT Dehumidifiers are ideal for someone who...
Has a large crawl space, either moderately damp to extremely wet in need of moisture removal through dehumidification.
Wants a crawl space dehumidifier with unique flow-through design for higher efficiency.
Needs a unit that operates effectively in temperatures as low as 45°F.
Wants an energy efficient EPA Energy Star rated dehumidifier.
Wants to prevent water damage to building foundation, and damp, musty odor.
Features of Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT Dehumidifiers
High capacity, energy efficient dehumidification
Designed for large basements and crawlspaces
Low temperature operation down to 45°F
High capacity 415 cfm blower
Adjustable humidistat from 20% to 90%
Defrost cycle and timed defrost cycle
Horizontal configuration and dual outlet design performs exceptionally well in basements and crawlspaces
Equipped with standard MERV 6 air filter for capturing particles down to micron in size
Blower switch permits continuous blower operation independent of dehumidification
Gravity flow water drain option
Energy star rated
Made in USA
Care of:
The standard MERV 6 efficient pleated fabric filter should be checked every six months. The pleated fabric filter can generally be vacuumed clean several times before needing replacement. Operating the unit with a dirty filter will reduce dehumidifier capacity and efficiency and may cause the compressor to cycle on and off unnecessarily. To increase the filtration of the air while maintaining its capacity and efficiency, we offer the MERV 11 pleated fabric filter as a replacement. This is the same efficient filter used on all of the other Santa Fe models.
Product Usage: The Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT can be installed in a variety of locations to meet the owner's needs:
No Ducting (free-standing): the simplest installation is to place the unit in an area with no ducting. To ensure optimal performance, the air inlet and the outlet of the unit must be at least 1' from walls and other obstructions to air flow
Duct inlet and outlet: dehumidification performance can be modified by adding an inlet and/or outlet duct (duct kit available for purchase below) to circulate air. For optimal drying, use an inlet duct to draw warm, moist air near the ceiling.
Remote area with outlets ducted: This method uses ducting between the Max Dry Dual XT unit discharge and the humid room; the Max Dry Dual XT inlet draws air from the room in which it's located. This works well if there is an adequate air flow path between the two rooms; e.g. high door undercut, louvered door or wall grill. This eliminates the need to remote mount the humidity control.
Remote area, duct inlet only: When the Max Dry Dual XT unit is located in a room separate from the main area to be dehumidified, it may be desirable to dehumidify and/or slightly pressurize that room. Pressurization assures that open combustion devices do not backdraft. This can be prevented by installing a duct from the humid room to the Max Dry Dual XT inlet and by allowing the Max Dry Dual XT to discharge dehumidified air into the room in which it's located. An adequate air flow path must exist between the two rooms for this method to work properly.
Reports by Experts and Customers - Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT Dehumidifiers
Expert Review:
Courtesy of AllergyBuyersClub.com
EXPERT REVIEW PARAMETERS
STAR RATING
1. Room Coverage Based on 24 Hour Moisture Removal
2. Noise Level
3. Low Temperature Operation
4. Quality of the Continuous Drainage Option Included (Ease of hose attachment, location above the ground to improve the flow of water w/ gravity and provides the hose)
5. Bucket Capacity
Not Applicable
6. Size, Weight and Maneuverability
7. Ease of Access to Bucket & to Remove and Replace
Not Applicable
8. Energy Rating
9. Ability to Access Filter & to Remove, Clean and Re-install
10. Quality of Construction & Warranty
11. Value for the Price
The Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT is the most powerful residential in the Santa Fe Brand and can remove up to 150 pints per day of moisture and dehumidify an area up to 3600 square feet. Its low profile design makes it perfect for crawl spaces and for any large capacity dehumidification project.
Pluses:
Largest coverage of any of our residential dehumidifiers.
One of the highest energy ratings with 7.4 pints of water removed per kilowatt hour of electricity.
Dual-air circulation: patent-pending air distribution flows air out from vents located on both sides of the unit for more balanced humidity control and air circulation.
Has excellent filtration with easy access.
Heavy duty construction and made in America.
Comes complete with gravity feed hose and optional condensate pump is available.
Optional ducting and condensate pumps are available for unlimited installation choices to maximize results.
Minuses:
It is not surprising that this is not one of our quiet models as it moves 415 cfm of air but use of the ducting kit can reduce it.
At 134 pounds and no casters this is not the kind of dehumidifier you will wish to install more than once.
Summary:
We are pleased that a Santa Fe model was designed for maximum dehumidification situations in a residential environment. It is nice to know that one can safely dry out the wettest crawl space up to 3600 square feet in size. Although it is noisy due to its power one can reduce the noise by using the optional duct kit to install it remotely in an adjoining room or muffle the dry air outflowing from its dual outlets by attaching a ducting hose to each opening. One must plan properly in its installation as you would not want to change your mind as to where you would want this unit located due to its heavy weight and not having casters. We are impressed with the amount of moisture this unit will remove for every kilowatt of electricity is used and it is a real work horse. We are happy the Max Dry can pull out loads of moisture regardless of what the air temperature is as is very common in cool damp crawl spaces. Although a bit pricey, the Max Dry Ultra pays for itself very quickly once one sees it perform and do its thing which is dry out the largest damp cool areas.
Supplies & Accessories for Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT Dehumidifiers
Santa Fe Supply Duct Kit for Max Dry Dual XT Models
TH DE MASDUCT$49.99
Two (2) 10" collars. Item #4028607
Availability: In Stock. Ships out within 2 days.
Santa Fe 2-Year Replacement Filter Package for Classic and Max Dry Dual XT Models Only
TH DE ST4MEP$43.49
Contains 4 MERV 11 filters (replace every 6 months) and 1 foam pre-filter (replace every 2 years). Dimensions: 16" x 20" x 2". Item #4027417 This package is for Classic Whole Basement and Max Dry Dual XT Crawl Space dehumidifiers only
Availability: In Stock. Ships out within 2 days.
Santa Fe Condensate Pump Kit for Max Dry Dual XT Models Only
TH DE MAPUMP$89.99
The pump kit makes it easy to pump water from the Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT up to floor drains, such as a sink or window, not easily accessible from the unit. Pump features a 20’ hose and is capable of lifting water up to 10 feet. Item #4028614
Availability: In Stock. Ships out within 2 days.
Santa Fe Return Duct Kit for Max Dry Dual XT Models
TH DE MARDUCT$49.99
One (1) 12" Collar. Item #4028610
Availability: In Stock. Ships out within 2 days.
Santa Fe Remote Dehumidistat
TH DE SFRH$59.99
Recommended when the dehumidifier is located in a remote location and the air is ducted in from another room. It is to be used with the duct kit any of the Santa Fe Models to control the humidity in the room you want to dry. Note: This item is line voltage and requires installation by a licensed electrician. Item #4020175
Availability: In Stock. Ships out within 2 days.
Santa Fe Caster Kit for Max Dry Dual XT Models
TH DE MAXCAS$19.99
Easy-to-install caster wheel kit for moving the dehumidifier from one area to another. Threaded caster shafts screw into the unit base and replace leveling feet. Item #4028616
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The Santa Fe Max Dry Dual XT dehumidifiers are specifically designed for large crawl spaces, basements and other residential areas where air flow and temperature issues are present. The Dry Dual XT dehumidifier, which replaces the Santa Fe HC model, features a horizontal design that easily fits into narrow, tight spaces and dual air distribution with side vents to boost dehumidification efficiency. The Max Dry operates down to 45°F and is the perfect solution for removing up to 150 pints of moisture per day for large areas up to 3,600 square feet. The unit is also Energy Star rated using less energy consumption compared to other larger units. The optional condensate pump and ducting kits available provide the installation flexibility necessary for the most challenging applications.
