A:AnswerAudrey...I bought this Lumix and returned it because it broke after 3 days.....BUT I was not impressed with its cooling capabilities.
I ended up buying a used one built in Australia which hold 4.5 gallons which I love. The Lumix holds maybe a gallon.
I think an important part of the 'cooling factor' is how large the tank is.
A:AnswerSo I have found out that that screech noise is due to the bearings being dry of grease so its basically wearing itself out..the company does not disclose ANY information about dry bearings (they are located in the small circle of the fan face). It is tricky and risky to dismantle the entire fan blade face. I had to get help in removing the covers without popping plastic everywhere.
Just a few days ago I unscrewed every corner of the 110S cooling unit and found out that unscewing the whole body does not do anything except help eliminate the motor from dust and debris...and when I got to the front fan face and popped off the gray and black small center circle i noticed clumps of grease bellowing out of that circle...grease keeps things from having too much friction...during my clean mode state of I mind, I just blew over any physics lessons in my head that parts that rotate need lubricant so that they dont wear out faster...
All in all. If you hear that persistent howl or loud screech as if someone was shoving a wooden plank across a black board. Turn off the Luma completely and wait until you find proper grease like bike chain grease or white lithium grease to get those bearings going normally. I also suggest doing a thorough cleaning of the unit too as you will see a big big increase in air flow once that
A:AnswerIt would take the edge off the heat nicely. It's probably best suited for 250-350 sq ft rooms and it has a decently powered fan and "swing" function that spreads out the airflow. I'm using mine in a 300 sq ft room with mostly windows and doors and it's able to take the room from 90 to 80 degrees ambient and if it's blowing on you it feels nice and cool. The remote is a nice bonus and you can supplement their ice packs with real ice for highest impact cooling. The unit is a bit "tippy", maybe not recommended around active kids/pets.
A:AnswerHello and thank you for contacting NewAir. The EC111B works best in very low humidity areas. We recommend they be used in areas where humidity levels are well below 40%. Anything higher will only be adding humidity instead of having a cooling effect.
Thank you,
NewAir Appliances
A:AnswerYes, it's quiet. I use it in my basement on a concrete floor. Just be aware if you use the cooling cycle at the end water will drain onto the floor. It's a small amount like 2 ounces?
A:AnswerI did remove the tape. I believe it is there for the purpose of the water draining back into the tank from the cooling grids on the back. I've never seen dirt in my tank or really on the sponge. I will rinse my sponge as needed.
A:AnswerYes it will work there. And yes the area needs be ventilated, (a slightly open door or window) but garages are not usually airtight so it should be fine.
