The Hydro-Force E-TES SD 120 Volt Low Profile (model MB120LPC) is a directed-heat drying and decontamination system built for water restoration, mold remediation, and bed bug heat treatment in spaces where a full-size E-TES will not fit. Its low-profile cabinet slides into crawl spaces, under cabinet kicks, behind built-ins, and into other hard-to-reach areas where structural drying still has to happen.
The E-TES delivers dry, heated air directly to wet materials, raising temperature and lowering humidity in the targeted zone so framing, subfloor, and cavity materials reach drying standard faster than ambient air movers and dehumidifiers alone.
Built for these jobs
- Crawl space water losses — the slim profile fits under joists where a vertical-stack heater cannot.
- Cabinet kick and toe-kick drying — pair with a containment chamber to dry hidden cavity moisture without cabinet removal.
- Targeted spot drying — dry isolated wet areas after primary extraction without conditioning the whole structure.
- Bed bug heat remediation — raises localized temperature to lethal range for bed bug eggs and adults.
- Mold remediation post-clean — reduces residual moisture that supports microbial regrowth after IICRC S520 cleaning.
Specifications
- Power: 120 volt, single-phase (standard wall outlet)
- Format: low-profile horizontal cabinet for tight-clearance use
- Weight: 30 pounds with built-in ergonomic carry handles
- Includes power cord
- Heat type: directed dry heat
- Mode: complement to conventional air movers and dehumidifiers, or stand-alone for targeted areas
Frequently asked questions
How is the E-TES SD different from a salamander or torpedo heater?
Salamander and torpedo heaters add heat but also add combustion byproducts and moisture from fuel burn. The E-TES SD is electric and produces dry heat without raising humidity. That matters in restoration because your goal is removing water, not adding it back through combustion.
Will one E-TES SD dry a whole house?
No. The E-TES SD is a targeted system. For whole-structure drying you still need air movers and dehumidifiers as the primary drying chain. The E-TES SD addresses isolated wet zones (cabinet cavities, crawl spaces, isolated wall sections) that resist conventional drying.
Can I use it for bed bug heat treatment?
Yes. The directed-heat output reaches the temperature range required for bed bug eradication when paired with proper containment and monitoring. Follow IPM protocol and verify lethal temperature at the coldest point in the treatment zone.
Does it run on a standard 120V outlet?
Yes. It plugs into a standard 15A or 20A 120V receptacle. Check breaker capacity if you are running additional drying equipment on the same circuit.
What containment do I need to use with it?
For crawl spaces, isolate the area with poly sheeting and seal vents. For cabinet drying, use a chamber over the cabinet or in the cavity. For bed bug treatments, contain the room with poly and treat per IPM protocol.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Hydro-Force dealer with US-based customer service. Restoration contractors who need to add directed-heat capability without a full propane TES rig use the E-TES SD as their primary tight-space drying tool. Need help comparing the SD to the full E-TES, ducted versions, or pairing it with chambers? Our team can help you size the right tool for your job mix.
Use cases
The E-TES SD low profile is the heat tool of choice when restoration and pest crews need to direct dry, targeted heat into a confined space without rolling a full truck of high-temperature equipment. Typical applications include: crawl space drying after a slab leak or sewer back-up, where the low-profile housing slides under floor joists; cabinet kick-spaces and vanity bases after a supply-line failure; under-stair and pantry alcove drying; vehicle and RV interiors with bed bug or mold concerns; behind-the-baseboard wet wall work in combination with air movers and an LGR dehumidifier; and small commercial kitchens or supply closets where a footprint smaller than a milk crate matters. The unit runs on a standard 120V residential outlet so technicians can spot-deploy it without a generator or electrical work, and the steel housing is sized to fit through interior doorways without removing trim.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum air temperature out of the E-TES SD?
The E-TES SD is engineered for elevated, directed heat output in the bed bug heat-treatment range when paired with a sealed enclosure or chamber. For structural drying applications the heat output is sized to reduce dry times in confined spaces without baking interior finishes; specific output figures are published in the Hydro-Force manual that ships with the unit.
Will it run on a standard 15-amp household circuit?
Yes. The 120-volt input is designed for a standard residential outlet, which is one of the main reasons crews carry the SD instead of a higher-voltage chamber heater. Avoid sharing a circuit with another high-draw appliance to keep the breaker happy.
How does the low profile model differ from a standard E-TES SD?
The MB120LPC trades vertical height for footprint. The housing slides into crawl spaces, under cabinets, and into tight kick-spaces where a taller heater would not fit. Heat output and electrical draw track the standard SD platform.
Is the E-TES SD safe to leave running unattended?
The unit includes built-in over-temperature and tip-over safeties. Most water-damage and pest-treatment crews still follow the standard restoration-industry rule of monitoring drying equipment on a documented inspection cadence, and many insurers require the same.