40 Pints per 24 Hrs, Bucket Capacity: 12.5 Pints, with Humidistat Control, Automatic Overflow Protection, Quiet Operation
The unit offers an adjustable humidistat for setting humidity levels to accommodate individual preferences, while automatic defrost keeps the unit running no matter how cool a room gets. Whisper-quiet operation allows for using the dehumidifier anywhere, and the lightweight unit's built-in wheels and carrying handle allow it to be transported with little effort. The unit's washable air filter helps remove impurities and dust from the air, and the unit uses the no-CFC refrigerant for protecting the environment and to reduce pollution.
Price Range: $166 - $259
Epinions Rating: 
(36 Reviews)
MPN: CFM-40
Pints per 24 Hrs: 40 Pints
Bucket Capacity: 12.5 Pints
Humidity Control: Humidistat
Automatic Overflow Protection: With Automatic Overflow Protection
Quiet Operation: With Quiet Operation
Drain Hose: Connectable
Energy Star Rated: No
Width: 10.3 in.
Depth: 15 in.
Height: 21.5 in.
Weight: 31 lb.
Warranty: 1 Year
Product ID: 21761680
Author's Rating:
Pros: Works well and pulls moisture out for a little while.
Cons: After a year, it's just like the rest of them.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I purchased this very unit about a year and a half ago and it stopped working after about eight months worth of use for an hour a day. I am not exaggerating on this one. I lived in an apartment that had moisture issues, so I needed a dehumidifier to... Read Full Review by honestonly, Aug 20, 2008
Glowing reviews but stopped working at 18 months.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet, multiple speeds, attractive, has wheels, effective handle.
Cons: Switch problem. Stopped working and cannot be fixed just after expiration of warranty.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: All the positive features of this unit are true. It is a quiet and effective unit. But today in its second season of use and after the expiration of the one year warranty, it stopped operating. Here is the interesting part. The float no longer operates... Read Full Review by july84, Jun 10, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Low energy consumption. Super performance. Quiet. Quiet. Quiet.
Cons: Conversion to a self-draining unit is not straight forward.
The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a dehumidifier, you probably can't go wrong with this unit.
Review: PURCHASE DECISION I bought this unit after I discovered some signs of mold growing on a wooden door slab in my basement. The numerous reviews online really helped in my decision as it is highly rated from many reviewers. INSTALLATION Installation... Read Full Review by jonroy, Jan 27, 2008
Author's Rating:
Pros: Comparatively quiet
Cons: Poor performance; does not remove nearly as much water as LG or Whirlpool
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Summary: Not up to the job Review: I compared the Soleus CFM-40 to an old LG 45 dehumidifier. I have lots of items stored in a tent, and keeping down humidity is important.There had not been rain, and ambient humidity ranged around 60%. The Soleus... Read Full Review by critical_user4, Nov 27, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Good looking appearance
Cons: No handle to carry the water container when full.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I've owned two of these units in the last two years and both failed to defrost themselves just after the one year warranty ran out. Chinese made JUNK. Buy something with a longer... Read Full Review by bdillonnh, Nov 24, 2007
Compact and Quite but only lasted 1 Year
Author's Rating:
Pros: Compact quite and easy to use. Effective in removing humidity.
Cons: Died after 1 year. Fan still works though.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought this unit at Menards in May of 2006 to control the humidity level in our laundry room. It worked quite well. Would empty water storage bucket daily. However in June of 2007 the unit stopped dehumidifying. After reading the warranty was only... Read Full Review by techsopinion, Aug 29, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet and easy to use.
Cons: Manufacturer's customer service needs some improvement.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This is a great dehumidifier for anyone who wants a quiet machine that gets the job done without a bunch of... Read Full Review by drhall99, Aug 3, 2007
Quiet, efficient, good performance, others negative ok for me
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet, low power consumption, seems to remove moisture quickly, easy to use
Cons: no lower wattage settings running unit, drainpan awkward if full (avoidable), wheels ineffective on carpet
The Bottom Line: This dehumidifier is quiet, efficient, and a solid performer. The unit works well. Controls are easy to operate. The drainpan complaints others have made I feel are easily avoidable.
Review: I have had my CFM-40 dehumidifier for 2 weeks now. It is very quiet and seems to remove the air moisture well. I have many trees outside and live in the Atlanta suburbs. This area is very humid due to the fact that Stone Mountain is about 5 miles... Read Full Review by buck9185, Jul 22, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Energy efficient; portable; relatively quiet
Cons: instructions only fair; no fan shutdown when tank full
The Bottom Line: Recommend for use as a room dehumidifier (not whole house) for occupied rooms because of lower noise level than other units.
Review: Needed a dehumidifier for the upstairs living area because family members like warmer temperatures and limit air conditioner use ... hence, humidity is high during the corn-growing season. Was interested in this unit because it has relatively low... Read Full Review by iowa-epin, Jul 1, 2007
Like A Good Red Wine...Nice&Dry
Author's Rating:
Pros: Efficient; handsome; well built; many features; super quiet; easy to maintain; priced right.
Cons: A bit awkward to carry&empty the tank.
The Bottom Line: There is a huge choice of units from many manufacturers but look no further than this brand for high efficiency, quietness, good looks and reasonable price.
Review: I had been using a Kenmore dehumidifier in my basement for about 5 years until it finally gave up the ghost. It was still running, but the compressor was not pulling any water out of the air. After shopping around for a replacement, I finally settled on... Read Full Review by newtownbeans, Jul 1, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Compact and quiet
Cons: Did not last
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I had this unit operating great for about 13 months then it stopped removing moisture from the air. Only the fan... Read Full Review by mariok88, Jun 3, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet!
Cons: Never worked!
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I have never reviewed a product before but I feel I should warn people about this one. Never shut off since the day we bought it and removed no humidity from the air. The power level and humidity level controls are bogus. A true energy sucker. We tried... Read Full Review by agandgg, May 9, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet, good price, works well.
Cons: Water collection tank VERY awkward.
The Bottom Line: I say you buy this! It's quiet, it works, and if you don't mind the trouble of dumping, in my opinion, it's worth it!
Review: My experience with this product is one of extreme pleasure. I purchased this dehumidifier because I had a problem on the lower level of my home. I live in a condo and my lower level is on a concrete slab. During the spring, fall, or whenever it rains I... Read Full Review by mad4miles, Apr 9, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: None
Cons: Fictional Customer Service, defective products, fake warranty
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This company is one to avoid. After reading positive reviews which I now believe to have been planted by the company and its marketing folks, I ordered one. After waiting for the supposedly back ordered CFM-40, we were delighted when it arrived and we... Read Full Review by myrealopinion, Mar 7, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: quiet, efficient, solid
Cons: none
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This dehumidifier is outstanding. We live in a very very small (a little over 400 square feet) cabin. We really don't have adequate ventilation in the colder months and we discovered a mold problem in the corner of our bedroom. It was wreaking havoc with... Read Full Review by dharmagarden, Feb 25, 2007
Defective Units, Defective Customer Service
Author's Rating:
Pros: looks nice
Cons: doesn't work for long
The Bottom Line: null
Review: After waiting for the supposedly back ordered CFM-40, we were delighted when it arrived and we installed it in the basement. For the first few days it worked really well, then started to lose its ability to pull water from the air. The manual suggested... Read Full Review by dave34733, Feb 1, 2007
The strong, (almost) silent type
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet enough to sit next to the tv with no volume increase
Cons: Light doesn't come on when full, but still shuts off ok
The Bottom Line: null
Review: We were looking for a new dehumidifier for the living room, but it HAD to be quiet. Checked out some info. online and continued to see this Soleus model with good reviews. Didn't recognize the brand name but purchased anyway. No regrets. Didn't know... Read Full Review by chillybilly, Jan 28, 2007
Author's Rating:
Pros: Very quiet.
Cons: None so far.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: We were having humidity problems in our house so we wanted to buy a dehumidifier. Not having any prior product information I came here to find out what was the best unit to buy. Well I could not be any happier. Great unit, runs very quiet, and works... Read Full Review by thrashingcows, Jan 19, 2007
Excellent Product - Very Quiet and it WORKS!
Author's Rating:
Pros: QUIET, WORKS well, looks good, easy to use, auto shut off (works well)
Cons: Really none; water tank on small size but not an issue.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Purchased Soleus CFM-40 for my daughters dorm room b/c of high humidity. Purchase based on other reviews. We are very satisfied with this product. It is extremely quiet and works great. Her dorm room is now comfortable. Unit was easy to set up... Read Full Review by fuzziducki, Oct 30, 2006
It's on now, can you hear it? Me neither.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet, energy friendly, easy to use, and what else, oh yeah, quiet.
Cons: I heard the Customer Service of Soleus is horrible. Hope I don't need it.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I ordered this unit from iAllergy.com after hearing some of the other web sites offering lower prices were really the same company under different names. iAllergy.com was very helpful and offered free shipping. Within hours I noticed my humidity... Read Full Review by darienil, Sep 20, 2006
Very quiet; excellent for family room...
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet; reasonably priced; seems to operate efficiently without generating a lot of heat.
Cons: None yet.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I purchased the Soleus CFM-40 solely based upon favorable reviews on this site and others. Not available in any stores locally, I couldn't even see it prior to purchase. But being dissatisfied with an LG 65-pt dehumidifier I had just purchased (it was... Read Full Review by peterccpa, Jun 30, 2006
Great dehumidifier - the best on the market.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Low monthly electricity costs, quiet, quality.
Cons: None.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I bought this unit about a year ago after reading the reviews in Epinions.com. I compared it to the Sears and Whirlpool; this one was cost more initially. I chose this model for value, lower electrical costs, quality and quiet running. This unit is... Read Full Review by catbert666, Jun 22, 2006
Good value very quiet, removes moisture very well.
Author's Rating:
Pros: Very Quiet, does a great job. Like the low power consumption usage.
Cons: None. Good value period.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: Purchased this unit after reading the reviews in Epinions.com. Compared to Sears, Danby, and other units, this model won out for price, quality and running quiet. I did not find emptying the water tray a bother at all. The unit is extremely quiet... Read Full Review by abbyflyers, Jan 30, 2006
The best overall performer so far!
Author's Rating:
Pros: works in well in cold temperature, QUIET, energy efficient
Cons: small bucket
The Bottom Line: null
Review: The best overall performer so far. I've also used Whirlpool AD65USL and Fedders A7DH65B2A models. Though all models dehumidify well in the 50F temperature range, my requirement, the Soleus model beats them all -- it's also extremely quiet and energy... Read Full Review by picowave, Dec 25, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: quiet, small, low power consumption
Cons: none I can see
The Bottom Line: null
Review: after an LG model - this one is simply perfect. It is small, so very quiet, and collects masses of water. highly recommended!... Read Full Review by ksll, Sep 22, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Effective. Silent running Less expensive than others. Efficient
Cons: Tiny bucket. Toyish look.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: After coping with 3 dehumidifiers in the past 18 months, the fourth time is the charm. This one works. It is quiet and effective. It removes water at a rate better than the noisy Whirlpool I just returned (see my review at Whirlpool AD50USL... Read Full Review by ly776, Sep 8, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Very efficient, extremely quiet
Cons: No casters.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I chose this dehumidifier based on other reviews, and am very satisified. It is extrememly quiet, and produced 8 times the water of the Kenmore (70 pint/day) unit that it is replacing. (Though I think the Kenmore needs repair.) Casters would make... Read Full Review by cnmne, Aug 24, 2005
Author's Rating:
Pros: Quiet, quiet, quiet!
Cons: Doesn't roll as easily as I would have liked.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I have asthma which is aggravated by humidity, so I must run a dehumidifier constantly. I have an old Kenmore that is very noisy and puts out a lot of heat. The Soleus is so quiet, you hardly know it's running. I love this machine and am going to get... Read Full Review by pjean, Aug 12, 2005
GREAT product! EXTREMELY QUIET and effective!
Author's Rating:
Pros: very quiet, portable, sleek, adjustable air exit vent
Cons: slightly difficult to remove water tank
The Bottom Line: null
Review: This dehumidifer is the best! It is very quiet, you hardly know it is even on. It removes moisture from the air very effectively. It is easy to move around, has an adjustable air blower, and I highly recommend... Read Full Review by jenniferl11, Jun 25, 2005
A great dehumidifier, in my opinion, get it!
Author's Rating:
Pros: Low wattage,quiet,very efficient,a good buy.
Cons: Needs wheels for easier maneuvering.
The Bottom Line: null
Review: I have used a Kenmore (from Home Depot) dehumidifier and was accustomed to hearing it run loudly for almost a year. When I decided to check wattage on my appliances, I discovered that this baby was using over 500 watts. Time to go! I researched... Read Full Review by msecular, Jun 2, 2005
In my view, the best dehumidifier for the money out there
Author's Rating:
Pros: Extremely quiet Uses only 260 watts (High) Does a great job of removing moisture
Cons: Small: Fan stays running all the time (even when the compressor is off).
The Bottom Line: Skip over most of the lower priced whirlpools, kenmores, and other big store"bargains". Go for the Soleus if you want quiet, efficient dehumidification.
Review: We spent a long time researching dehumidifiers knowing that its size and noise would be very apparent in our relatively small living space. A dehumidifier is vital to us here in Western Oregon, where the humidity outside rarely goes below 90% in the... Read Full Review by adam_mase, Apr 8, 2005
