I was a little hesitant buying this dehumidifier without any reviews on Amazon, but last year's model was highly-regarded so I figured there wasn't too much of a risk. All in all, I'm very pleased with my purchase.
Pros:
- Looks great... I know it's a dehumidifier, but it doesn't hurt that it actually isn't hideous
- Really sucks moisture out of the air
- Good energy efficiency
- Multitude of options on how to run (timer on/off, humidity level, continuous operation)
- Auto-restart after power failure
Cons:
- Not the quietest dehumidifier. I've noticed with mine that it tends to start off pretty noisy and level out after about 30 minutes
- No adjustment to the vent airflow is possible, it would be nice if you could direction it up/down/left/right, but this isn't a major issue
Overall impression:
Some reviewers of the last model had difficulty removing the bucket -- mine has posed no problems. I believe that they didn't read the instructions, which clearly say to squeeze in the sides of the bucket gently in order to remove. For those who, like me, have to deal with ridiculously high electricity costs you'll be happy to know that it's a quite efficient model for its size. This dehumidifier reads out around 530 watts on my Kill-a-Watt (measured after it's had time to settle for about 15 minutes. I've noticed it tends to spike when you turn it on, then decrease rapidly, then slowly rise up to about the measured amount).
I cannot comment on its durability, but will provide an update in the future.
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Frigidaire FAD504TDD 50-Pint Dehumidifier, WhiteProduct Description: Treat your home environment with this 50-pint Frigidaire dehumidifier (model FAD504TDD), which helps to remove just enough water from your home's air to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. This Energy Star-compliant unit can dehumidify up to 50 pints of water a day in a medium-sized area, and it's capable of continuous operation when unit is located near a suitable drain. The permanent, washable filter removes both moisture and airborne particulates, and it tilts out for easy removal for washing.
Frigidaire's Effortless humidity control allows you to control the exact percentage of humidity in your room. The 17-pint water bucket is conveniently located in the front of the unit for easy access, while the carry handle and splash guard make emptying your bucket hassle-free. Caster wheels and top and side handles make it easy to move your unit from room to room. Other features include easy-to-operate electronic controls, 2-speed fan,level indicator that signals and automatically shuts off when the container is full, and an auto-restart function. Easily portable with included caster wheels, the unit measures 17-3/4 by 25 by 15-1/6 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 39 pounds. It's backed by a 1-year warranty.
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Model worked ok for two years of not-so-hard work, then went completely dead. Internet searches suggest that lots of people have had the same experience, so you probably want to choose a different product.