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marken
Citizen
Username: Marken
Post Number: 27
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 4:44 pm: |     |
Just a couple weeks ago in another post several of you mentioned buying a dehumidifier .... and while a little dampness is normal is a basement, this current moisture level is ridiculous. The walls & floors are sweating, my sump pump is working overtime. My paper is curling and my dryer is wet on the inside.
So I began my quest to remedy the problem.
Started on line with research .... ok, Kenmore, Goldstar, Hampton Bay dehumidifiers get high ratings, now where can I buy those? NO WHERE !! ZERO in stock, everywhere.
Maybe it's a seasonal item.
Maybe 1000s of others got there ahead of me.
Maybe I missed the boat -- oh wait, there's one floating in my basement.
Anyone know where I can buy a single-room dehumidifier w/o waiting 2 weeks for an online shipment?
Maybe I could buy a humidifier and reverse polarity on the motor ....
Help! |
algebra2
Citizen
Username: Algebra2
Post Number: 1144
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 4:48 pm: | |
I got mine at PC rIchards |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3080
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 5:38 pm: | |
Oh where have all the dehumidifiers gone?
Off to basements here and there,
I sing in my best off key Peter, Paul and Mary voice. |
viva
Citizen
Username: Viva
Post Number: 286
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 6:33 pm: | |
Hey marken,
Look in the MOL classifieds (the one you access through the home page) and click on Misc. For Sale. There's a dehumidifier listed among a bunch of items under MOVING SALE, posted Aug. 9th. |
redY67
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 80
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 7:51 pm: | |
Marken we got ours at PCRichards as well and it works great! |
nina
Citizen
Username: Nina
Post Number: 67
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 9:38 pm: | |
Was at PC Richards on 22 tonight (among many other places) in quest of a dehumidifier. They are out, but said they were expecting a shipment tomorrow around noon. I plan on being there tomorrow when thay get the shipment. If you can't make it over, I'd be happy to pick one up for you while I'm there. Email me if you interested at wendt31@aol.com.
By the way, don't try either Home DEpot, Target, Walmart, or Best Buy - all out. |
maaaa
Citizen
Username: Maaaa
Post Number: 83
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2003 - 9:47 pm: | |
Have you tried Gordon's Applliances in Madison? They usually have quite a few, though you might want to call before making the drive. |
Musetta
Citizen
Username: Musetta
Post Number: 11
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 7:36 am: | |
Sam's Club has them...I don't know if there is a Sam's Club near Maplewood though :-( Maybe check the website (I think they do deliver as well) or maybe take a little drive...the one in Budd Lake had a bunch of them out as of last weekend. (hmmmmmm...guess one more thing to buy before I move - thanks!) |
HS
Citizen
Username: Pseudoah2
Post Number: 40
Registered: 5-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 8:24 am: | |
We too went out on a quest to find a dehumidifier and after going to 2 Home Depots, Sears and a couple of other places I do not remember.... we were told that they were out in every place. As soon as they come in they are sold out that day. We were told to call before going to any of the stores to see if they have any in stock. Alas, we go back to the dampness until we find one. |
davidbuckley
Citizen
Username: Davidbuckley
Post Number: 113
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2003 - 11:46 pm: | |
I bought ours at Costco. It is a Delonghi and works well.
It was a while ago but I seem to remember seeing them there recently.
Good luck.
Be well, all.
David Buckley |
cannuck
Citizen
Username: Cannuck
Post Number: 25
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 12:16 pm: | |
I bought mine at Lowes in North Bergen (after trying all of the other usual places around Maplewood). Take 1-9, then Tunnell and you'll get to it. Good luck. |
marken
Citizen
Username: Marken
Post Number: 28
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2003 - 12:51 pm: | |
Nina --
Thanks for your generous offer ... but I saw your offer too late. Did PC Richards come through for you?
Others --
Thanks for your advice -- I guess I'm not alone. Even Gordon's only had a few "scratch & dent" 50-pint'ers left for $180.
I did finally order one through Buyers Edge (via PSEG) and it should arrive this afternoon. A Goldstar DH50EL 50-pint'er for $202 delivered. They only had a few left so I've got my fingers crossed. |
marken
Citizen
Username: Marken
Post Number: 31
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 9:27 am: | |
HS / Nina: Try Home Depot on Rt 22, Eastbound --- (908)687-7907.
I was there last night and they had 3 pallets of dehumd'ers, various sizes. I bought a Maytag 65 pint'er and canceled the one ordered via Buyers Edge --- who ran out of stock just after I ordered.
This one's been running in the basement for about 12 hours and I've already emptied it once.
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parkbench87
Citizen
Username: Parkbench87
Post Number: 297
Registered: 7-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 12:36 pm: | |
Water Water Everywhere
But Not A Drop To Drink |
doublea
Citizen
Username: Doublea
Post Number: 253
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2003 - 7:58 pm: | |
Marken: Congragulations on your new humidifier. I'm sure you know this, but if you have a sump in your basement, you can hook up a hose and run it into the sump. Saves a lot of emptying. If not, HD carries (may not be in stock) a pump called "L'il Hero" which you put in the removable container and hook up to a clear plastic tube which can run outside. The "L'il Hero" lives up to its name. Most plumbing supplies places also carry it. |
Nlanzieri
Citizen
Username: Nlanzieri
Post Number: 156
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Friday, August 15, 2003 - 9:59 am: | |
I returned the Sears Kenmore due to my extreme dissatisfaction with its performance, design and noise and picked up the Maytag 65 pint from HD. What an excellent machine. The humidity level in my basement dropped from 85% to 50% in 2 days. Also has a built in gauge that displays the current room temp and humidity. Very quiet and well built unit. My basement has been reborn. |
Rita Woodard
Citizen
Username: Rpwoodard
Post Number: 5
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2003 - 2:03 pm: | |
Thanks everyone for this info. I just got back from vacation & have been searching everywhere for a dehumidifier. We already have one running in our basement & we need another. The Kenmore model we have is very loud,so I'll tryto find the Maytag. |
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