Argendon
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 constraintsOperating-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.
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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