September is Mold Awareness Month

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes September as National Mold Awareness Month. This month is designed to inform, educate and raise awareness about the adverse health effects due to exposure to indoor molds.

MOLD FACTS

Mold is a problem that arises from high humidity in a home
This fungus feeds on organic substances and survives in moist conditions
Mold is linked to allergies and produces harmful chemicals such as VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and mycotoxins
Health hazards related to mold include coughing, wheezing, running eyes/nose, skin rashes, muscular aches, loss of appetite, inability to concentrate, and fatigue

Source: EPA (10 Things You Should Know About Mold)

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Preventing future mold growth

Here are some steps you can take to prevent mold from growing in your home.

KEEP HUMIDITY LOW

High heat and humidity along with stagnant air provide the perfect breeding ground for mold.

VENTILATE

Dry out and ventilate areas of your home regularly, especially small, damp areas of your home such as your bathrooms. Bathrooms require ventilation fans to run for at least 30 minutes after a shower or bath to ensure that the area is adequately dry in order to prevent mold.

FIX LEAKS

Be on the lookout for any leaky pipes or plumbing issues that can create excess moisture in small, poorly ventilated spaces such as the basement, attic, bathrooms and garage. If you see any leaky pipes, repair them immediately and check the area for mold.

REDUCE MOISTURE

The best way to prevent mold growth in your home is to maintain a healthy humidity level with a dehumidifier.

THE BEST DEFENSE STARTS HERE.

Santa Fe feature the most complete line of dehumidifiers. From whole home dehumidification to standalone, we have dehumidifiers to take on any application.

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Ultra Series

SANTA FE PRODUCT COMPARISON

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Santa Fe has four high-efficiency free-standing dehumidifiers to choose from. If you are not sure which dehumidifier is right for you, please call 800-533-7533 or contact us and we will help you find just what you need.

Santa Fe Compact70

Water Removal 70 Pints/Day 8.75 Gallons/Day

Efficiency 5.0 Pints/kWh

Energy Factor 2.40 L/kWh

Tightly Sealed Crawl Space Up to 2600 ft²

Moderately Sealed Crawl Space Up to 2200 ft²

Loosely Sealed Crawl Space Up to 1800 ft²

Tightly Sealed Basement Up to 2200 ft²

Recommended ft² based on 8’-10’ ceilings Up to 2000 ft²

Loosely Sealed Basement Up to 1800 ft²

Air Filter MERV-13

Dimensions 12″ W 12″ H 21″ D

Weight 55 lbs

Compact70 Details

Santa Fe Advance90

Water Removal 90 Pints/Day 11.25 Gallons/Day

Efficiency 6.1 Pints/kWh

Energy Factor 2.88 L/kWh

Tightly Sealed Crawl Space Up to 3000 ft²

Moderately Sealed Crawl Space Up to 2600 ft²

Loosely Sealed Crawl Space Up to 2200 ft²

Tightly Sealed Basement Up to 2600 ft²

Recommended ft² based on 8’-10’ ceilings Up to 2400 ft²

Loosely Sealed Basement Up to 2200 ft²

Air Filter MERV-13

Dimensions 14.5″ W 19.4″ H 26″ D

Weight 80 lbs

Advance90 Details

Santa Fe Impact155

Water Removal 155 Pints/Day 19.375 Gallons/Day

Efficiency 7.3 Pints/kWh

Energy Factor 3.40 L/kWh

Tightly Sealed Crawl Space Up to 4400 ft²

Moderately Sealed Crawl Space Up to 4000 ft²

Loosely Sealed Crawl Space Up to 3600 ft²

Tightly Sealed Basement Up to 4000 ft²

Recommended ft² based on 8’-10’ ceilings Up to 3800 ft²

Loosely Sealed Basement Up to 3600 ft²

Air Filter MERV-13

Dimensions 21.25″ W 21.75″ H 38″ D

Weight 140 lbs

Impact155 Details

Santa Fe Classic

Water Removal 110 Pints/Day 13.75 Gallons/Day

Efficiency 6.3 Pints/kWh

Energy Factor 3.00 L/kWh

Tightly Sealed Crawl Space N/A**

Moderately Sealed Crawl Space N/A**

Loosely Sealed Crawl Space N/A**

Tightly Sealed Basement Up to 2900 ft²

Recommended ft² based on 8’-10’ ceilings Up to 2700 ft²

Loosely Sealed Basement Up to 2500 ft²

Air Filter MERV-13

Dimensions 20″ W 36″ H 17″ D

Weight 110 lbs

Classic Details

Brand

Santa Fe

Model

Compact70

Advance90

Impact155

Classic

Water Removal

70 Pints/Day 8.75 Gallons/Day

90 Pints/Day 11.25 Gallons/Day

155 Pints/Day 19.375 Gallons/Day

110 Pints/Day 13.75 Gallons/Day

Efficiency

5.0 Pints/kWh

6.1 Pints/kWh

7.3 Pints/kWh

6.3 Pints/kWh

Energy Factor

2.40 L/kWh

2.88 L/kWh

3.40 L/kWh

3.00 L/kWh

Tightly Sealed Crawl Space

Up to 2600 ft²

Up to 3000 ft²

Up to 4400 ft²

N/A**

Moderately Sealed Crawl Space

Up to 2200 ft²

Up to 2600 ft²

Up to 4000 ft²

N/A**

Loosely Sealed Crawl Space

Up to 1800 ft²

Up to 2200 ft²

Up to 3600 ft²

N/A**

Tightly Sealed Basement

Up to 2200 ft²

Up to 2600 ft²

Up to 4000 ft²

Up to 2900 ft²

Recommended ft² based on 8’-10’ ceilings

Up to 2000 ft²

Up to 2400 ft²

Up to 3800 ft²

Up to 2700 ft²

Loosely Sealed Basement

Up to 1800 ft²

Up to 2200 ft²

Up to 3600 ft²

Up to 2500 ft²

Air Filter

MERV-13

Dimensions

12″ W 12″ H 21″ D

14.5″ W 19.4″ H 26″ D

21.25″ W 21.75″ H 38″ D

20″ W 36″ H 17″ D

Weight

Water Removal 205 Pints/Day 25.63 Gallons/Day

Efficiency 5.7 Pints/kWh

Energy Factor 2.7 L/kWh

Tightly Sealed Crawl Space NA

Moderately Sealed Crawl Space Up to 5000 ft²

Loosely Sealed Crawl Space NA

Tightly Sealed Basement NA

Recommended ft² based on 8’-10’ ceilings Up to 5000 ft²

Loosely Sealed Basement NA

Air Filter MERV-13

Dimensions 20.25″ W 21.75″ H 41.5″ D

Weight 140 Lbs.

Ultra205 Details

Brand

Santa Fe

Model

Ultra70

Ultra98

Ultra120

Ultra120V

UltraMD33

Ultra155

Ultra205

Water Removal

70 Pints/Day 8.75 Gallons/Day

98 Pints/Day 12.25 Gallons/Day

121 Pints/Day 15.13 Gallons/Day

124 Pints/Day 15.5 Gallons/Day

33 Pints/Day 4.13 Gallons/Day

155 Pints/Day 19.38 Gallons/Day

205 Pints/Day 25.63 Gallons/Day

Efficiency

5.0 Pints/kWh

6.1 Pints/kWh

7.6 Pints/kWh

4.25 Pints/kWh

7.3 Pints/kWh

5.7 Pints/kWh

Energy Factor

2.40 L/kWh

2.95 L/kWh

3.6 L/kWh

2.0 L/kWh

3.4 L/kWh

2.7 L/kWh

Tightly Sealed Crawl Space

Moderately Sealed Crawl Space

Up to 1800 ft²

Up to 2300 ft²

Up to 3000 ft²

Up to 3500 ft²

Up to 5000 ft²

Loosely Sealed Crawl Space

Tightly Sealed Basement

Recommended ft² based on 8’-10’ ceilings

Up to 1800 ft²

Up to 2300 ft²

Up to 3000 ft²

Up to 1200 ft²

Up to 3500 ft²

Up to 5000 ft²

Loosely Sealed Basement

Air Filter

MERV-13

Washable

MERV-13

Dimensions

12″ W 12″ H 28″ D

14.5″ W 19.5″ H 32.38″ D

14.38″ W 21″ H 32.19″ D

26.75″ W 43.5″ H 18.75″ D

14.19″ W 30″ H 5.75″ D

20.25″ W 21.75″ H 41.50″ D

20.25″ W 21.75″ H 41.5″ D

Weight

55 Lbs.

81 Lbs.

91 Lbs.

120 Lbs.

39 Lbs.

140 Lbs.

Ultra70 Details

Ultra98 Details

Ultra120 Details

Ultra120V Details

UltraMD33 Details

Ultra155 Details

Ultra205 Details

* At 80°F amd 60% RH

** These units are not applicable to crawl spaces

Published on Sep 01 2020

Last Updated on Sep 29 2021

By jmatthews

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September is Mold Awareness Month

MOLD FACTS

LOOKING FOR A CONTRACTOR IN YOUR AREA?

Preventing future mold growth

KEEP HUMIDITY LOW

VENTILATE

FIX LEAKS

REDUCE MOISTURE

THE BEST DEFENSE STARTS HERE.

SANTA FE PRODUCT COMPARISON

Santa Fe Compact70

Santa Fe Advance90

Santa Fe Impact155

Santa Fe Classic

ULTRA Series PRODUCT COMPARISON

Santa Fe Ultra70

Santa Fe Ultra98

Santa Fe Ultra120

Santa Fe Ultra120V

Santa Fe UltraMD33

Santa Fe Ultra155

Santa Fe Ultra205

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