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It’s worth noting the 3850e is particularly good at room temperature or above. When the temperature starts to drop, however, it becomes less effective. This is to be expected with a refrigerant dehumidifier, but means it’s probably not the best choice for garages or unheated rooms.
Ebac has also attempted to improve the defrosting energy efficiency of the dehumidifier. Refrigerant dehumidifiers often struggle in cold temperatures, as ice develops on the coils. Ebac has attempted to minimise wasted energy by including an “Intelligent Defrost” system with the 3850e. This identifies when the dehumidifier isn’t working efficiently due to ice and starts defrosting before the efficiency drops any further. The result is less downtime and reduced wasted energy. The 3850e is a relatively expensive dehumidifier. This is to be expected from a model with such a high water extraction rate. If you don’t need to dehumidify a large area, then a cheaper alternative may be just as good. Some dehumidifiers come with plastic hoses you can use to set up your dehumidifier for continuous drainage. But not to worry, I got my trusted energy power meter to see how much actual energy is being used at different modes.We want to ensure a smooth delivery experience for you, and here are some key details to keep in mind about our service.
The dehumidifier is constructed using high-quality materials, ensuring its durability and long-lasting performance. Furthermore, it has a user-friendly interface, with clear and intuitive controls for effortless operation. The device is also equipped with an auto-defrost feature, preventing ice buildup on the coils during colder conditions. One thing to consider is that a lot of the time that dehumidifier will not be active in smart mode and so the 43p per day estimate from Ebac is fair.In many dehumidifiers, they use a large dust cover but the filter element is usually tiny and has very little real-world usage. While this may sound like a lot of moisture to extract, this should be considered a worst-case scenario. I tested the 21L Ebac 3850e dehumidifier in smart mode alongside another 10L dehumidifier to see how much moisture they would extract in 24 hours. The room gets condensation but doesn’t have a serious damp problem. In this time the Ebac 3850e extracted 2.4L whilst the 10L dehumidifier extracted 1.4L.