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Ionmax ION610 Dessicant Dehumidifier $199 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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cowboydev on 10/01/2024 - 21:28 amazon.com.au (1089 clicks)
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Was looking for a Dehumidifier and came across this model on Amazon, seems to be a reasonable price as other places are selling it for over $300. Usually dispatched within 1 to 3 weeks.

Brand: Ionmax
Floor area: 30 Square Meters
Colour: white
Special feature: Adjustable Humidity Control, LED Power Indicator, Ergonimic Handle, Portable, Removable Tank, Timer, Washable FilterAdjustable Humidity Control, LED Power Indicator, Ergonimic Handle, Portable, Removable Tank, Timer, Washable Filter
Capacity: 7 Liters

The other model Ionmax ION612 is also available at $219.00

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  • Wolfenstein98k on 10/01/2024 - 23:06
    +3

    These are the units you want if your humidity is in the cold, e.g. you are fighting humidity in winter.

    Refrigerant-based dehumidifiers and air conditioners are not much help then, and that's when these units shine. They even output a little residual heat.

    • cowboydev on 11/01/2024 - 00:56
      +1

      Is a different unit recommended for summer? Or do we just need to use the air conditioning during those time?

      • sponson on 11/01/2024 - 00:58
        +2

        use the ac in summer, as it provides both dehumidifying and cooling

      • kizzaaa on 14/01/2024 - 00:25

        They do work during summer as well and are consistent in winter/summer temperatures. However, compressor dehumidifiers/air conditions will be more efficient during summer and suck during winter.

        Graph of each vs temp: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/3410/3087/files/comp_…

  • Gloomy on 10/01/2024 - 23:13

    This one really is helpful in our bathroom, I wish I bought it earlier. It removes condensation from the shower and warms the ensuite during winter.

  • Nom on 11/01/2024 - 00:30
    +5

    Note that these have some pretty significant running costs, the power draw is 280 - 460W. You can easily get to dollars per day if you run it for long periods.

    Yes they warm the room - but expensively. A split system warms the room for a quarter of the cost, but obviously isn't going to be as good at dehumidifying.

    I use one in my basement and it's awesome, but I only run it when solar is supplying it's power.

    • roofyapple on 11/01/2024 - 02:10
      -1

      That isn’t actually very much

      https://reductionrevolution.com.au/blogs/calculator/electric…

      I put in 460w for 5 hours a day at 3c/kwh. That’s like less than $3 a year.

      Am I missing something?

      • eggboi on 11/01/2024 - 02:20
        +6

        Where are you buying power for 3c/kwh?

        • roofyapple on 11/01/2024 - 02:29

          lol Sorry half asleep at 2am. Also plugged in the figures incorrectly. Yeah okay, kind of high running cost. But are all dehumidifiers the same ballpark?

          • eggboi on 11/01/2024 - 02:35
            +1

            @roofyapple: Yeh all dehumidifers of the same type would be similar efficiency. Air con (also called condenser/compressor type) is most efficient but doesn’t do much when the air is 19c or lower. Someone said in the reviews they run it overnight 4h per day and it works wonders. Unsure of the room volume, but the better you can seal up the room, the less you’ll need to run it.

            • roofyapple on 11/01/2024 - 02:39
              +1

              @eggboi: I was also looking at the higher volumes like 10L, those are like 720W! But if I get a smaller capacity one, it will probably take twice as long to suck out the humidity in a big space.

              • eggboi on 11/01/2024 - 02:41

                @roofyapple: Yeah depends on your needs. I grabbed one of these cos the price is right. Bear in mind if your space is not well-sealed, not only will it need to run longer but also potentially at more intervals per day which could be a pain as they do make noise

                • roofyapple on 11/01/2024 - 02:49

                  @eggboi: Yeah makes sense. But also, may not be operating at the max wattage all the time. If you set to low setting then I assume it takes the smaller wattage number

                  • deadpoet on 11/01/2024 - 10:15

                    @roofyapple: If you run it at the lower power setting then it also isn't as efficient, so it's best to run dehumidifiers at max power. And it does draw the max power pretty much constantly, it does not fluctuate much at all. Dehumidifiers cost a lot to run, same as air conditioners — but contrary to popular opinion, they do extract more moisture from the air compared to air conditioners.

        • prodrome on 11/01/2024 - 09:15

          1958

    • wfdTamar on 11/01/2024 - 07:19
      +2

      Absolutely worth it. When it's humid in winter it's really hard to make a room feel warm. You have to crank the heater right up to feel warm. If you dehumidify it, you can have the normal heater lower, so I think the running cost of the dehumidifier is covered.

      It's not like it needs to run at full pelt the whole time either. I'm in Tassie and I only need to run my heat pump about an hour or two a day. The rest of the time either the dehumidifier (if it's humid) or passive solar plus good insulation does the job (oh and a heated throw).

      This model is suited to a small-medium room (not so much an open plan area). I have the 612 which I use in a space about 4x8m.

      • Doonish on 11/01/2024 - 08:16

        Agreed, also in Tassie - I run these at either end of the house to stop mould during winter. Pretty much only when the solar is working or the TOU is low peak, but it cuts the mould, drops humidity and even warms the spaces a little as a bonus.

  • wangbadan on 11/01/2024 - 01:43

    LOL im looking for big volume humidifier, any recommendation?

    • skid on 11/01/2024 - 08:07

      Since you're in VIC, using more than one in the same room at the same time might work.

      Just saw this comment below which would be better value for you.

    • deadpoet on 11/01/2024 - 10:17
      +1

      The Ausclimate 50L model is a beast, and is extremely efficient:
      https://www.amazon.com.au/Ausclimate-Healthy-Indoor-Climate-…

      • meeowth on 11/01/2024 - 10:35
        +1

        Incidentally, I have the Ausclimate 50L and this Ionmax, and I can confirm that the Ausclimate is as efficient as it is loud haha. The ionmax is just for running overnight in my bedroom with the door closed. However the 50L seems to have sucked most of the moisture out of my walls? and furniture? because it hasn't cycled on in a few months. (and the ionmax is probably running less as a result too, but I can't "hear" when it's on so I can't be sure)

        The ionmax would struggle to lower the humidity for hours on a humid day while the Ausclimate will just cycle on for a few minutes every 30 minutes or so. At the moment my hydrometers aren't showing much humidity rise even when it's raining all day though, weird.

        • eggboi on 11/01/2024 - 11:49
          +2

          Yeah its definitely dried out everything in the room then, which is a good thing. Books, cushions, mattresses, clothing, towels etc soak up a lot of moisture. When first dehumidifying a room these items can release heaps of moisture. Once it’s all gone, the machines will cycle less frequently (assuming you don’t have wet air coming in constantly)

          • meeowth on 11/01/2024 - 13:00

            @eggboi: Yeah, the manual said to leave it on the driest setting the first few days to suck moisture out of walls and furniture, which I did. Bonus: The cracks in the cornice all shrank overnight!

  • roofyapple on 11/01/2024 - 03:24

    Does anyone know whether Amazon is an authorized reseller to get their extended 2 year warranty?

    • eggboi on 11/01/2024 - 11:52

      Australian consumer law provides far more protection. Its weird that mfrs are allowed to even specify warranties any more.

  • impoze on 11/01/2024 - 07:37

    Is this ideal for bathroom or bettee to get the refrigerant type?

    • ezzaf on 11/01/2024 - 07:51

      Do you want your bathroom hotter or colder?

      • impoze on 11/01/2024 - 08:05

        Want the shower and sinks to dry up

  • crytotosaurus on 11/01/2024 - 08:04
    +3

    The more powerful, juicy and bigger 10L baby is selling for $249 on Catch.

    • Doonish on 11/01/2024 - 08:23

      Used to have one of these and it's definitely great/stronger, but a little less portable if you're moving it from room to room. Still very doable, but my wife found it a bit of a pain, for example.

    • roofyapple on 11/01/2024 - 09:22
      -1

      This is the one I'm also looking at. Is Catch an authorised reseller? If so, it qualifies for another 2 years warranty

      • eggboi on 11/01/2024 - 11:50

        I wouldn’t buy anything from Catch for which warranty is a major concern lol. Same with random eBay sellers.

        • roofyapple on 11/01/2024 - 12:01
          +1

          Isn't warranty with the manufacturer in this case IONMAX? Its a manufacturer warranty that has been offered.

        • crytotosaurus on 11/01/2024 - 20:20

          This one is sold and fulfilled by Catch, not any seller from marketplace.

  • rooster7777 on 11/01/2024 - 17:32
    +2

    These are both very good prices. My previous records for these (I watched, and snatched up when bargains) were $255 for the ION 610 bought in august 2020, and $299 for the ION 612 in june 2019. I don't reckon they've ever been for sale at these prices.

    Note that these work on the dessicant effect, not compressor or peltier effect. What does that mean? Peltier effect units are a waste of money and lots of power. Compressor effect dehumidifiers shine in warm humid conditions, but aren't good in cooler conditions.

    Running costs… I use mine to dehumidify a 100M2 tool shed. Yep, 10M x 10M with a highhhh roof (accomodates a vehicle on the hoist and walking under it) I only use the dehumidifiers when I have excess solar power to burn. They probably run 6 hours total a week, and keep humidity down significantly… thus slowing any corrosion/ rusting on tools and machinery greatly.

    HANG ON! THE WEBSITE PRICES ARE NOT THE PRICES AT THE TOP OF THIS POST! WOTUP?

    If you want a heater, don't buy these. If you want a dehumifier, with/without the bonus of small heat output… consider these. If in a non-tropical environment, don't consider, just buy.

    Note….with these, they heat dessicant evaporating water which then drains into the collection tray, then the slowly turning wheel of dessicant takes water from surrounding air, then heated again etc. The water gained can be a double bonus….it is effectively de ionised water (similar to distilled water) which costs about $1/litre if you need it to top up your car radiator/ use in the steam iron etc etc.

  • roofyapple on 11/01/2024 - 18:31

    How do you tell when you reach the desired humidity level if there is not indicator on the unit?

    • skid on 11/01/2024 - 21:25
      +1

      It stops.

      • roofyapple on 11/01/2024 - 22:17

        Oh does it, thanks

  • rooster7777 on 11/01/2024 - 19:01

    buy a $2 temu temperature/ humidity meter. Better still, buy 10, and average out the readings….because mine all read differently!

  • Karl Pilkington on 25/01/2024 - 19:50
    +1

    Back in stock, $179 now.

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