 Works great! |
| Review Date: January 31, 2010 |
| Reviewer: C. Wiener, |
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. |
GREAT - Buy It! >>> No brainer.
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| Review Date: March 16, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Honest Consumer, USA |
| It's large - like the size of a large portable refrigerator but hey, it's so nice. It's actually not white, it's creamy/ivory white but that's the same color as my walls - I'm in an apartment and I love it. On low fan it's VERY quiet and on medium fan is MODERATELY loud but not in an unpleasant way - much quieter than my old one (that one sounded like an airplane landing). The air draws in from the front and comes out the side... which I love because I can put an air purifier to the side it exits so - TADA - not only DRY air, but dry CLEAN air...great. The out vent is on the right side by the way...when you're facing the front. My apartment is 1000 sq ft and when it rains I need this to dry out the apartment (it's on a slab). It works well, bucket after bucket of water pours from it. So I'm happy with it. It works well, right out of the box ... easy - turn on - works - no problems. I think this model came out as an improvement on all the others...and it is. In a basement or in a living room it's acceptable looking and reasonably quiet. The price is right and with "one click" I had it practically overnight. No brainer. Love it. Frigidaire < Good brand name. Very easy to register it after the purchase / I've a feeling the company will stand by the product...this is a responsible company. Feel good about the purchase. Minus 1 star just because the exit vent for the dry air is pretty small > about 8" inches by 3 inches... I was surprised by that, but it doesn't effect the function. I hope this helped you decide. |
Excellent performer
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| Review Date: April 13, 2010 |
| Reviewer: F. Dietz, |
| This product is impressive. I live in a house built in 1914. It is 2 story, about 1500 square feet and does not have central heat and air. The heaters are baseboard units with no fans. The a/c is an 8000 btu window unit which can keep the downstairs comfortable in the summer due to the house having white siding, and numerous shade trees around it. The problem was humidity. While the a/c could keep the temperature comfortable, a unit that small could not control the humidity, and the house smelled musty most of the time, as well as there was damage to old books, photos, etc. that incur damage in high humidity. This dehumidifier was the perfect solution. I placed it in the middle of the house and the bucket is about 90% full every day when I empty it. The house is much more comfortable, and the musty smell is gone now. The unit is attractive, appears to be well made, and is very easy to use. The owners manual is well written and easy to understand. Quiet is a relative thing. If one compares it to the quiet of a central heat and air system it is noisy, due to the fact that the fan in those units is isolated outside or in a basement usually. The fans in those units are much louder than what one hears inside the home. A fan that moves any significant amount of air will make noise. I would say this unit is quiet, yes it does make noise but is quieter than the window a/c unit here, and most floor fans. As far as doing it's job of lowering humidity in my home it is an excellent performer. I am completely satisfied. I would recommend emptying the bucket in a bathtub vs. a sink as it does tend to splash. |
A Good Deal
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| Review Date: April 23, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Chris M, Pacific NW |
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 ! |
so far it's great
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| Review Date: April 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: a guy in U.S.A., Chesapeake Bay, USA |
I say so far because I have a wet basement and our humidifier runs constantly all spring and summer. We tend to kill humidifiers and this one was purchased as a replacement for a Goldstar that died after three years.
I have been running this one now for only a few days but I can tell you that it is far quieter and removes far more water than our previous humidifiers. I have it running on high and have to open the cellar door to know if it is running. The other one we could hear upstairs with the door shut. It is also designed very nicely with a super easy hose hookup and a built in handle on the top if you need to carry it somewhere. I would agree with other reviews that it is more attractive than other models although I don't really care since it is in the basement. |
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