Sentinel HD55 Dehumidifier for Basement

This is one of the low-temperature dehumidifier designed for an enclosed basement or crawl spaces. The unit can be relied on to regulate the atmosphere of a place by removing moisture from its immediate environment. It can be used in crawlspaces, basement or any other part of the room whose humidity levels need to be regulated.

Why you need the Sentinel HD55 Dehumidifier

It is one of the few units with a simplified configuration and which is easy to use. The dehumidifier can be placed at any location of the house and will do the job silently.

If you have vast crawlspaces and basements, Sentinel HD55 Dehumidifier is one of the units that you can rely on to dehumidify an area. In fact, it can dehumidify an area of up to 13,00 square feet.

The unit is energy efficient. It means that you will save a lot on your electricity bills compared to anyone who chooses to use HVAC. Also, the dehumidifier comes with up to 5-year warranty. It guarantees that the unit will give you service whenever you need it any time during the warranty period.

It can be used in tight spaces since it is compact and small. So if you have crawl spaces that you want dehumidified, this is one of the portable dehumidifiers you can rely on.

It is a flexible unit capable of accommodating a variety of installation options.

How to use Sentinel HD55 Dehumidifier

If you want to optimize the efficiency of sentinel HD 55 Dehumidifier, you need to do the following:

• Place the dehumidifier on a dry level surface. Avoid putting it on a vapor barrier such as a damp basement.
• Consult the manual when installing the unit
• When you want to switch the unit on or off, make use of the remote control.
• Avoid using the power switch to switch it off.
• Use the arrow keys to set your desired humidity level. Choose anything between 50- 55%.
• Even after the unit has been switched off via the remote control, ensure that you allow the fan to continue running until it stops. It helps to remove the dissipated heat.
• The unit drains itself automatically as it operates. However, if you are planning to keep it in store, you must give an allowance of at least 10 minutes so that it can defrost. You should lean the drain a little bit to ensure that the unit drains completely.  

When you want to store the unit, the following must be observed.

•    Turn off the dehumidifier and allow it to dry.

•    The power code should be wrapped and secured

•    The filter mesh should be protected by covering it.

•    Ensure the unit is stored in a clean dry place.

Where It Can Be Used Application

The unit finds a lot of application in warehouses, basement, crawl spaces, and even offices. It is also used in shops, storage areas, apartments, and factories. Other places where the unit is likely to be used is in bars and restaurants and museums. It is also widely used in computer rooms to reduce dampness or dust. Sentinel HD 55 is an energy efficient product that is ETL, CE, cETL.

  It is a whole house dehumidifier that can be relied on to solve damage to any building. If a building suffers from dampness, Sentinel HD55 can be deployed to provide a solution to the humidity problem. The dehumidifier comes with a filter that makes installing it much easier.  The fact that it features optional duct mounting flanges reduces the time it takes to have it installed.  

How to install the unit with both the return and supply kit

Start the installation job by placing the sentinel HD55 in any of the unfinished areas of the basement. You can also place it near drain access to allow for draining via the pump. You may use a supply and return duct kit to distribute the air from the dehumidifier to an open section of the basement the return kit should then be used to draw air back via the dehumidifier.

Ensure that the supply and the return are 10 feet away from each other. This way, it allows the unfinished area to dry.

You should use the remote control normal retome function to insulate the noise from the senser switch. You can also choose to use the remote control and the humidity senser from the unit.

The basement doors should be kept open to allow for maximum air circulation in the other rooms of the house.

Ducting the unit- you can duct the dehumidifier so that it can be used to condition adjacent rooms. Use a 6’’ flex grill while ducting. Check and ensure that the ducting is secured with a wrap. You may also screw the ducting into an adapter.

Cleaning the unit

To optimize on the use of the dehumidifier, it is necessary that you clean its body.  You need is a soft piece of cloth to do this. Soak it in water without soap or solvent and use it to wipe the dehumidifier. Also, you may unplug and clean the filter by washing it with soap less water. Alternatively, you may choose to vacuum the unit.  Just try to ensure that it dries before reinstalling it.  Notice that the coil must also be cleaned once in a year. You may use an approved coil cleaner to do this job.

Why you should use Sentinel HD 55

The unit has a track record and a proven performance. It is a solution to problems caused by Mother Nature. For instance, the unit removes moisture through the refrigeration process. It features a high rotary compressor which ensures that maximum moisture is extracted at the least cost. Sentinel HD 55 is compact to ensure that it fits in the smallest crawlspaces and basement. It is also flexible and comes with a humidity senser that allows you to have quick access to the unit’s internal service. This allows you to service it whenever you want.  

Sentinel HD 55 has excellent airflow and comes with a side by side filter. It is a well-engineered tool that is capable of removing a massive 55 pints of water per day. (AHAM).

Has an excellent Drainage system- unlike other dehumidifiers, the HD 55 drains via the force of gravity. It allows the dehumidifier to continue and so you don’t need to worry about a filled up tank. The unit cannot stop dehumidifying midstream because of a filled tank.