Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier, FAD504TDD
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier, FAD504TDD
Customer Review: 50 Pint Dehumidifer
Summary: 5 Stars
So far so good. The product pulls about 2 gallons of water out of my basement each day. Seems to be solidly built- hope it continues serving my needs for a long time to comeCustomer Review: A Bit Noisy, But Works Well
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently moved from Silicon Valley to Iowa and found the humidity during the summer to be quite uncomfortable. While this dehumidifier is recommended for spaces of moderate size, it does a flawless job of dehumidifying 2,500 square feet of space, including my garage, whose concrete floor had water condensing on it until I started this appliance up. Six hours later, the relative humidity in my home was 45%; it was 68% when I started the dehumidifier.
Removing the bucket to dump the water out is a breeze; there's even a handle to make carrying easy. The instructions are clearly written and have answered every question that I've had. The dehumidifier is noisier than I'd like. I don't know whether it's noisier than other humidifiers. The noise is the only thing about it that I find less than excellent. I am very happy with this.
Customer Review: A Good Deal
Summary: 5 Stars
When mine arrived I found it a "snap" to unpack, to set up, and to begin the initial test run; simple to use, the unit should appeal to everyone, even those who find themselves mechanically challenged. Operation is intuitive, and if you're like me, and prefer to plug things in first and read the directions later...you will appreciate this Frigidaire dehumidifier. When you do decide to refer to the printed instructions, they are remarkably clear, concise and easy to interpret.
The unit seems lighter than the manufacturer advertised weight of 37 lbs. It's mounted on casters, and very easy to maneuver (even on carpeted floors), and the design is eye-pleasing...I would even say attractive; if you need to locate the unit in full view it is NOT distressing. I also like the fact that this dehumidifier has a float valve on the dump bucket, which shuts off the unit when the bucket is full, helping to avoid a messy over-flow. There is a "bucket-full" indicator light on top of the dehumidifier to alert the operator that it is time to empty the collected water. A word of caution however : in my experience, removing the collection bucket on any dehumidifier once "full-to-the-brim" can be tricky and usually results in some spillage. Thankfully, there is a clear window gage on the bucket that allows you to visually see how much water has accumulated in the bucket. Conceivably one could check the unit periodically, and empty the bucket before it gets "too" full. As well, there is a filter that needs to be removed every 250 hours of operation then washed and dried before re-installed. This does not seem burden-some to me. In fact, I think periodically washing the filter is a good practice : the combination of dirt and water typically encourages the formation of mold, and cleaning the filter regularly will help to prevent a "science project" from taking up residence in the dehumidifier. I do not want the air I breathe to be circulating over a dirty, moldy filter !! A light on the dehumidifier alerts you when it is time to clean the filter..."memory" is not an issue.
Within an hour of first operating the unit I could already detect some benefit from the dehumidifier; the air was discernibly dryer as moisture was being "sucked" from the air, and water began collecting in the dump-bucket. ! This seems to be an efficient appliance.
Regarding the operating noise...if you have a box fan turn it on to "medium-high", stand back from it six feet, and listen. This will give you an accurate sense of how loud you can expect the unit to sound when the dehumidifier fan is set to "high". Keep in mind however, the manufacturer recommends you initially run the dehumidifier continuously on "high" for the first four or five days....just until you've dried out the environment. After that, one can lower the setting, which will reduce the noise further....and presumably result in a reduction in energy consumption as well. There is also a timer on the appliance, which will allow you to set the dehumidifier to come on at night while asleep; this surely would be a good option for someone concerned about fan noise during waking hours. (The timer is handy too if you are gone from your residence for any extended period.) Subjectively, I would say the noise coming from the dehumidifier, set on "high", is not any greater than a modern, energy efficient, window-mounted air conditioning unit.
I live in a small-to-medium size one bedroom apartment, and only plan to run this dehumidifier intermittently. However, if I were going keep the unit running "non-stop" on "high" I might consider purchasing an extended 3 or 5 year warranty for peace of mind. The standard warranty from Frigidaire is one year, which is typical for most dehumidifiers. Only time will tell if this appliance is well-made.
I would indeed recommend this dehumidifier to a friend !
Customer Review: A Great Dehumidifier
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought an older house and are delighted with it but the basement was always musty smelling and humid so we decided to invest in a dehumidifier. We looked around and found this unit was rated very highly so we ordered it through Amazon. When it arrived, and per Frigidaire's instructions, we ran it on Continuous for the first four days. The difference was like night and day after 48 hours. The smell's gone and it's actually comfortable downstairs. Even my wife, the most ardent critic, is delighted with the way the basement smells and feels now. We also purchased the hose attachment (although any garden hose will work) to connect the unit to our drain and viola! We can hear it kicking on and off through the humid Missouri days and we don't have to lift a finger. The sound is equal to that of a window fan on low so it's not very noisy and it's pleasing to look at. If you're looking for a dehumidifier, we strongly recommend this one.Customer Review: A good choice
Summary: 5 Stars
I have bought a lot of dehumidifiers over the years to keep our basement comfortable. When we added a porch with storage under it, I had to buy a second one, and after some research, I chose the Frigidaire.
I've not had it for a full season yet, but so far so good. I like it so well that when my Kenmore in the family room breaks, I'll be staying with the Fridaire brand. It has more features, and it was easy to hook up the hose for the floor drain. This model is more heavy duty than any I've owned in the past. I've always bought Kenmores (many Kenmores, since they are not long lived) but this Frigidaire has won me over. The noise level is okay, and I like the options for selecting humidity levels. It runs quite a bit but has not over heated. It seems to be the right size for my high humidity area. The price was comparable to competitors.