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Argendon Shield 60: Specs & Research

Argendon Shield 60 is a crawl-space dehumidifier with manufacturer-reported 60 PPD AHAM capacity, 145 PPD maximum removal, coverage up to 1,800 sq ft, a gravity-drain configuration.

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Shield 60

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Quick specs

AHAM removal
60 pints/day
Maximum removal
145 pints/day
Manufacturer max coverage
1,800 sq ft
Built-in pump
No

Verified specifications

AHAM removal capacity
60 pints/day
Capacity test condition
Manufacturer specification sheet lists 60 PPD at AHAM (80 F / 60% RH) and 145 PPD at saturation.
Maximum/saturation removal
145 pints/day
Manufacturer-reported max coverage
1,800 sq ft
Manufacturer coverage statement
1,800 sq. ft.
Airflow
185 CFM
Built-in pump
No
Drainage method
Gravity drainage
Drain hose length
6.5 ft
Operating temperature range
35.6-102.2 F
Operating humidity range
35-90% RH
Dimensions
21.3" L x 12.8" W x 14.6" H
Weight
46.5 lb
Voltage
115V, 60Hz
Filter
MERV-1 Filter
Refrigerant
R32
Sound pressure level
< 48.3 dBA
Warranty
Not verified
Operating current
4.12 A
DrySpace-estimated power draw
474 W

AHAM PPD vs maximum PPD

This product has both AHAM and maximum/saturation moisture-removal ratings in the verified database. Maximum or saturation PPD is typically measured under more humid conditions, while AHAM PPD is a more standardized moderate-condition rating. Compare both values, but do not treat maximum PPD alone as proof that a unit is the right fit for a specific crawl space.

Drainage and pump setup

Built-in pump
No
Drainage method
Gravity drainage
Drain hose length
6.5 ft

Because this model does not have a verified built-in pump, a suitable gravity-drain path may be required unless another external condensate solution is used. That can be fine when the unit can drain reliably downhill.

A pump configuration is not universally better than gravity drainage. The practical choice depends on the crawl-space layout, drain route, and where condensate can safely discharge.

Coverage and sizing context

Manufacturer-reported maximum coverage

The stored manufacturer-reported maximum coverage for this model is 1,800 sq ft. This is not a DrySpace sizing guarantee. Crawl-space height, sealing, climate, airflow, moisture load, and water intrusion can all affect whether a product is practical for a specific space.

Manufacturer coverage statement: 1,800 sq. ft..

Check this model against your crawl-space constraints

Operating-cost data

Estimated input power: 474 W

This is a DrySpace estimate derived from manufacturer electrical data, not manufacturer-published wattage.

Estimated by DrySpace from manufacturer-rated 4.12 A x 115 V.

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Verification and source links

Data status

Specifications last verified: 2026-09-09

DrySpace leaves missing or conflicting information marked as not verified rather than choosing a value without support from the current product record.

Official sources

Verification notes

  • Current first-party sources conflict on coverage: the product page lists 1,800 sq ft, while the current specification sheet lists up to 1,500 sq ft. DrySpace stores the current product-page coverage claim.
  • Drainage is stored as gravity drainage with no built-in pump because the product page is a no-pump listing and provides only a gravity drain hose length, despite table wording of 'Gravity pump' and specification-sheet wording of 'Auto Drain'.
  • COP is not stored in the Integrated Energy Factor field because DrySpace tracks IEF separately from manufacturer COP/efficiency claims.
  • Warranty is not populated because the product page uses limited 5-year warranty marketing copy that was not normalized into a formal warranty summary.

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