In the USA here and interested in a ‘local only’ (no Wi-Fi / Internet Account app) dehumidifier which I can integrate into HA. Home is 2160sf all on one level. I am really trying avoid integrations which link up to the Internet/Cloud.
I’m using an AlorAir dehumidifier that’s plugged into a Peanut zigbee switch. It has wire connections for a condensate pump that will shut it off if the pump fails. I’ve set it to it lowest setting for humidity and use an automation that turns it on and off based on outside temperature. The automation only allows it to be on for a maximum of 60 minutes and remains off for 60 minutes to allow it to de-ice (12 hours max per day).
The key is to get a model that will restore to the previous state (on or off) after a power outage, since the zigbee switch is cutting the power after 60 minutes of on time if it needs to run that long. The Peanut switch has power monitoring to I can keep track of how many hours it runs each day. It’s been running like this for almost 3 years with no issues.
Thanks for the information. I was kinda hoping for something which would ‘fully’ integrate into HA - allow me to make adjustments, see water levels, etc.