NewAir ADS-400 Mini Dehumidifier

NewAir ADS-400 Mini Dehumidifier

Unlike many small dehumidifiers, the NewAir ADS-400 Mini Dehumidifier has received very positive rating from most buyers. With a performance and price that lies somewhere in between that of a mechanical dehumidifier and lesser silica gel models, the ADS-400 utilizes peltier heat pump technology to effectively and silently dehumidify small spaces.

Appearance and Design

At first glance the NewAir ADS-400 Mini Dehumidifier looks a bit like a Brita water filter. A round white cylinder with vents lining the top and sides, most of this little device actually houses the 32 oz removable water tray that stores the moisture pulled from the surrounding air. The peltier heat sink technology itself takes up very little room, and has no moving parts, so the entire design is silent. There are no vibrating fans or other noisy parts to keep owners awake at night, and this model is a great size for the interior of boats, campers, and RVs.

Functionality and Use

The ADS-400 is capable of removing as many as 10 oz of water from the surrounding air per day, and it’s 32 oz holding tank ensures that owners can go for days without having to empty it out. The peltier heat sink technology used in the NewAir ADS-400 Mini Dehumidifier is not as effective as mechanical refrigerative dehumidifiers, but this little device is also marketed to perform a slightly different job; it is best suited to cars, closets, trailers, and other small areas where damp and mildew can create odor problems.

Model Limitations

Because of its small size and low capacity in terms of dehumidification, the NewAir ADS-400 Mini Dehumidifier is simply not able to perform on the same level as a typical dehumidifier. Many people have purchased it to dry out a small bedroom or crawl space only to be disappointed by the small amount of water removed from the surrounding air. Be aware that this model can only be expected to thoroughly dry out very small areas such as closets, cars, and so on. It may also be more effective in areas with only moderately high relative humidity.

Customer Service and Warranty

Customers have not often used the 1-year manufacturer’s warranty on this model. Because the NewAir ADS-400 Mini Dehumidifier’s technology involves no moving parts, it would be very difficult to break or damage it in such a way as to require repairs. More commonly, disappointed owners simply find that the device is not effective for their particular needs; however, this is a matter of poor personal judgment and not a fault or flaw on the part of the NewAir company.

What Do Owners Say?

While many buyers were pleased with their purchase of this model, there were a number of complaints centering around the ADS-400’s low dehumidification capacity. To clarify, buyers should be clear that this device will not remove significant amounts of moisture from large spaces; if this is your goal, another model will most likely serve your needs more appropriately. The ADS-400 is a great option for those who need something in-between a silica packet and a full dehumidification unit, but it should not be expected to perform above its capacity.

Priced affordably and designed to be silent and compact, the ADS-400 makes a great travel dehumidifier or storage aid for those looking to buy a low-maintenance, low capacity unit.