I have one that has to be close to 40 years old and still works like a charm. That doesn't help you much BUT four years ago I bought a Danby from a surplus store (around $60.) and I run it constantly from April to October in my shop that's about 1/2 the size of your house. I didn't plumb the drain so I have to empty it manually every few days. Its subjected to a lot of dirt and dust in the shop so every couple years I tear it apart completely and clean it. Going into its 5th year this spring. Also, being in my shop I don't concern myself with any particular setting, I just want as much moisture out of the air as possible. I've always run the old one to the max in the basement as well. There is no such thing as "too dry" in the humid months.