Frigidaire 70-Pint Dehumidifier, Gray & White
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Brand | Frigidaire |
Color | Gray,White |
Special Feature | Continu, Portable, Automatic Shutoff |
Capacity | 70 Pints |
Product Dimensions | 11.6"D x 15"W x 24.4"H |
Item Weight | 47 Pounds |
Operation Mode | Continuous |
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Energy efficiency | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Noise level | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.8 |
Easy to use | — | 4.1 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
For small spaces | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | — | 4.3 | — |
Value for money | — | 2.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | — | GoveeLife US Direct | Honeywell Air Comfort | CARENLC DIRECT | Quiniver Lifestyle | GoveeLife US Direct |
capacity | 70 pints | 2.1 liters | 32 pints | 52 pints | 0.8 gallons | 7.6 liters |
air flow capacity | — | — | 118 cubic feet per minute | 8829 cubic feet per hour | 0.8 gallons | 50 pints |
floor area | — | 539 square feet | 3000 square feet | 4500 square feet | 4500 square feet | 4500 square feet |
operation mode | Continuous | Comfort | Standard | ContiContinuous , Comfort , Customnuous | Continuous | Comfort |
upper temperature rate | — | 95 degrees fahrenheit | 89 degrees fahrenheit | 95 degrees fahrenheit | — | 95 degrees fahrenheit |
weight | 47 pounds | 30.9 pounds | 37 pounds | 35 pounds | 14.23 kilograms | 39 pounds |
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70-Pint Dehumidifier with Effortless Humidity Control, White
The Frigidaire 70-pint dehumidifier protects your home from mold and mildew caused by excess moisture. It also helps eliminate bacteria in the air that can make breathing difficult. Frigidaire’s 70 pints-per-day dehumidifier is capable of continuous operation when the unit is located near a suitable drain. Ready-Select electronic controls include a digital humidity readout, 24-hour on/off timer and control lock. Effortless Humidity Control allows you to control the exact percentage of humidity in your room. The SpaceWise portable design includes a top handle, integrated side handles and caster wheels making it easy to move your unit from room to room.
Product Features-
- Ready-Select electronic controls with digital humidity readout, 24-hour on/off timer and control lock
- Low temperature operation saves energy and money (41°)
- Helps eliminate bacteria in the air that can make breathing difficult
- Protects your home from mold and mildew caused by excess moisture
- 70 pints per day dehumidifier uses standard 115V electrical outlet
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Brand | Frigidaire |
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Color | Gray,White |
Special Feature | Continu, Portable, Automatic Shutoff |
Capacity | 70 Pints |
Product Dimensions | 11.6"D x 15"W x 24.4"H |
Item Weight | 47 Pounds |
Operation Mode | Continuous |
Item Weight | 47 pounds |
Manufacturer | Almo Corporation |
ASIN | B00UWP07LK |
Item model number | FFAD7033R1 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #703,046 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #604 in Dehumidifiers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Batteries required | No |
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Stop problem humidity and stay more comfortable indoors with the Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 Dehumidifier. This ultra-portable dehumidifier features numerous Effortless functions that take the headache out of operation. These include Effortless humidity control, continuous draining, full tank alerting, automatic shutoff, and more. Plus, this model is Energy Star-qualified for budget-friendly operation.
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Customers like the humidity, ease of cleaning, quality and ease of installation of the dehumidifier. They mention that it removes humidity so effectively, keeps their house nice and dry and that the readings are relatively accurate. They also like the noise, and energy efficiency. That said, some dislike performance and disagree on the heat.
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Customers are satisfied with the functionality and quality of the dehumidifier. They mention that it works well in the first two weeks they have been using it, and they are happy with the strong handle and the wheels it comes with.
"...CONCLUSION: While both of this units are very good and will get the job done, considering all of the above I’m giving Frigidaire 5 stars..." Read more
"...That was my error and I haven't had a problem since. The unit works great. I tested it the first 2 weeks by emptying the bucket manually...." Read more
"...So far, this 70 pint unit is working very well. It arrived yesterday. Per the instructions, it had to sit upright for an hour before use...." Read more
"...It's better value than the GE which cost $199. It won't last the night if run on HIGH in a humid house, but is probably OK on a LOW fan setting..." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the dehumidifier. They mention that it is much quieter than expected, a plus, even though the room directly above it is.
"...2 - This is the quietest 70-Pint dehumidifier I've ever owned. And from the shootout reviews I've read, it is the quietest of this design...." Read more
"...It just really easy to use and works great. Nice and quiet too, about the same noise as a small window a/c unit running...." Read more
"...The sound level is actually quieter than both 35 pint units we also own...." Read more
"...My purely subjective perception is that Frigidaire is slightly louder...." Read more
Customers like the humidity of the dehumidifier. They mention that it removes humidity so effectively that it doesn't need to run all the time, it keeps their house nice and dry, and the humidity readings are relatively accurate. The interface is easy, and it's easy to empty the tank. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Foreword: These are two of the most highly rated and popular dehumidifiers on Amazon...." Read more
"...It's very quiet. Big difference in the humidity level and the air quality for me...." Read more
"...Much faster than some. It definitely impacts the humidity quickly...." Read more
"...It does feel a lot drier and should eliminate the mold. I highly recommend this. It just really easy to use and works great...." Read more
Customers find the ease of cleaning to be a positive aspect of the product. They mention that it is easy enough to empty and dump in the sink, cleaning the filter is also very easy, and the tank is super easy to remove and replace. The product removes water very quickly and the water bucket is easy to get out. The filter on the back is super simple to snap out and rinse off. Overall, customers are happy with the ease and speed of cleaning the product and recommend it to others.
"...This dehumidifier works!!! The filter is easy to clean. My basement has a air filter system so it rarely gets dirty/dusty anyway...." Read more
"...Really easy to remove the full bucket and carry to the sink to dump...." Read more
"...Very easy to empty. Once empty, pop the water holder back in, and it starts right back up...." Read more
"...Nice idea. The reality is that these units collect and store water, as such the humidity around them tends to increase quite rapidly once the..." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the dehumidifier to be easy. They mention that the unit is easy to set up, with intuitive controls and easy-to-use handles. The air filter is easy-access and easy to clean, and the product information is available online. The lid makes the tank convenient to carry.
"...Winner: TieEASE OF OPERATION: It is super easy to operate both of these units. No manual needed at all...." Read more
"...To attach the hose is so much easier, but make sure to really tighten the seal. I went on vacation and mine was dripping a bit...." Read more
"...I highly recommend this. It just really easy to use and works great. Nice and quiet too, about the same noise as a small window a/c unit running...." Read more
"...So far, I'm very pleased with the unit. It's very easy to setup and operate...." Read more
Customers like the energy efficiency of the dehumidifier. They say it works even faster in smaller rooms, and the performance is worth it. The high fan speed is powerful, and it is surprising for the small size of the unit. The laundry dries multitudes faster, and cycles well if you run it at a percentage.
"Well. It was a great dehumidifier while it lasted. Quiet. Efficient. Quiet. Very quiet. You couldn't tell when the compressor would kick in...." Read more
"...name brand unit in the 50-liter capacity, and it is definitely faster and more consistent than the other one was even when that one was new...." Read more
"...On the other hand, It drain a lot of moisture and very fast...." Read more
"...units that ran continuously to do this job, this model seems to be more efficient and periodically shuts off when the desired humidity is reached...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat of the dehumidifier. Some mention that it cools the air temps, while others say that it blows air out continuously. The result is that the compressor heats quickly, and the safety circuits turn it off. Some say that the fan speed will somehow switch by itself.
"...It's not super hot but it is warmer than the internal temperature in the house overall, by about 5 degrees or so...." Read more
"...Both of these units generate a comparable amount of heat based upon my totally nonscientific method of sticking my hand into the exhaust...." Read more
"...It required wiping with dry paper towels. The machine only blew warm air now with little collection of water...." Read more
"...What I don’t like.... it puts out more heat and is louder than the older model. Even on the lowest fan speed...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the dehumidifier. They mention that it stopped working after about a year and started displaying error codes. Some customers also mention that the machine shuts off when the bucket fills up.
"...They did not have an off cycle program. That's OK for the basement because they never reach the 50% that I'd like it to be there...." Read more
"...The tank will fill up FAST and you'll get quite tired of emptying it. To do that:..." Read more
"...Then it rested and then worked the summer and fall of 2017. It gave me an error, the infamous F0, a couple of times, but then it worked on...." Read more
"...Then fan only for about 3 more minutes. Then completely off for about 10 minutes... At which point it repeats...." Read more
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Foreword: These are two of the most highly rated and popular dehumidifiers on Amazon. So I thought it may be a good idea to compare them side by side since I happen to own both. I’ve owned Frigidaire for about 9 month and hOmeLabs for about a week.
EPA recommends indoor relative humidity levels 30-60%. Both of these units are well capable of maintaining that. Another note is that both of these units are appliances that do electrical work, therefore, they do generate heat. If you live in a climate where you don’t mind a certain amount of heating (Pacific NW, Midwest or New England), these are perfect. If you live in the South (TX, FL, etc), regular A/C unit should generally do an OK job of controlling humidity, but if you want an additional de-humidification capacity, you’re much better off investing in a portable A/C unit. Most of them have a de-humidification mode and typically draw out comparable amount of moisture. The other great benefit there is that they pump the heat outside (through the window exhaust) resulting in cool dry air inside.
Back to comparison. In general, both of these units are really good and will get your humidity down. I would recommend both of them heartily, but they do differ in finer points, which is what detailed below:
QUALITY OF THE BUILD: Both of these units are solid. However, Frigidaire is physically smaller and much more polished. Somehow the plastic enclosure of hOmeLabs unit feels flimsier.
Winner: Frigidaire
EASE OF MANEUVERABILITY: Both of these units come with casters attached and are breeze to roll around. Frigidaire has a handle on top and hOmeLabs has 2 handles on the sides.
Winner: Tie
EASE OF OPERATION: It is super easy to operate both of these units. No manual needed at all. The buttons and lights are practically identical too. One difference is that Frigidaire hydrometer goes in increments of 5% whereas hOmeLabs specifies the humidity in 1% intervals.
Winner: Tie
MAINTAINING HUMIDITY LEVEL (AUTO ON/OFF): This is where both units fail in my opinion. The idea here is that you can set a humidity level to maintain and the unit will automatically turn off when it reaches it and turn back on when the humidity rises again. Nice idea. The reality is that these units collect and store water, as such the humidity around them tends to increase quite rapidly once the airflow ceases. Frigidaire deals better with this problem by extending the window for off/on. For example, if you set the desired level at 50%, it’ll run until it hits 45%, and it won’t turn on again until humidity rises to 55%. It usually keeps off for about 10 mins, with the overall humidity variation during this time 1-3%. hOmeLabs unit is just a fail when it comes to this feature. It turns off as soon as it goes 1% below the set level (49% in my example) and turns back on 5% over. For some reason this takes about 1-2 mins, with no measureable variation of humidity elsewhere in the area.
Winner: Frigidaire (but still fail)
COLLECTION BUCKET: Both of these units come with ~1.6gal buckets that collect water. This is where you get to practically experience quality of the build as this is the part of the dehumidifier you will interact with the most. Aside of build and plastic quality here, one big practical difference is that Frigidaire includes a splash guard so you don’t have to worry about the water splashing all around while you carry it to the sink or tub. No such luck with hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
WATER LEVEL INDICATOR: If you’re using the bucket for water collection, this is the part of the dehumidifier you will most likely to look at the most to try to figure out whether you need to empty the bucket now or wait till later. This is where hOmeLabs stands out. It has a bright green bar that floats on top of the water to indicate its level. It also feature a much more of vertical opening for the level to show. In contract, it’s practically impossible to see the level of the water in Frigidaire. There’s nothing floating on top and contrary to the pictures of the product, it does not come with light blue backlight illumination.
Winner: hOmeLabs
HOSE DRAINING: I haven’t used it on either unit, but both units have it. hOmeLabs has it at the back, and Frigidaire has it on the side.
Winner: Tie
TEMPERATURE: Both of these unit generate heat, as I mentioned above. This is a basic part of the refrigeration cycle. Unlike with AC or a fridge, the resulting heat is mixed with exhaust air and is pumped back into the room. Both of these units generate a comparable amount of heat based upon my totally nonscientific method of sticking my hand into the exhaust.
Winner: Tie
DIRECTION OF EXHAUST: Both of these units draw air from the back and pump it out through the side. One notable difference is that Frigidaire throws it up at about 45 degree angle, resulting in a much better air circulation and, thus, much more uniform humidity level throughout the area. hOmeLabs, shoots the air straight out, which results in the much more intense air circulation around the floor. It also ends up not mixing the air as well in the overall area: after about 1.5 hr of operation, the humidity at knee level was ~40% (down from 65%), whereas near the ceiling was 50-55% (also, down from 65%), as measure by a network on AccuRite hydrometers. Eventually it does all mix however, but be ready for this disparity. Depending on what you want, this is could be a good or bad.
Winner: Tie
SPEED OF EXHAUST: Frigidaire has 3 speeds: Hi, Med, Lo. hOmeLabs has 2: Normal and Turbo. One thing to note here is Normal for hOmeLabs is roughly equal to Lo for Frigidaire, and Turbo is roughly equal to Medium. There’s no equivalent to Hi in hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
NOISE LEVEL: Both of these units are very comparable. My purely subjective perception is that Frigidaire is slightly louder. Measuring with sound meter and operating at Medium speed (Frigidaire) and Turbo (hOmeLabs), Frigidaire produces ~59dB at about a foot away from the front and hOmeLabs produces ~57dB. Frigidaire is quite noticeably louder at Hi speed (~65dB).
Winner: hOmeLabs
POWER CONSUMPTION: This is where there’s a big difference. All draws are measured with P3 P4400 Kill A Watt appliance. hOmeLabs draws about 1W at idle (non-operating) and 560W operating at Turbo mode. Furthermore, every time it turns on there’s a momentarily spike in current such that the lights momentarily flicker on the whole circuit. In comparison Frigidaire draws 0.4W at idle and 470W operating at Medium and 485W operating at Hi. It does not have any problems with momentary spikes at unit power on.
Winner: Frigidaire
CONCLUSION: While both of this units are very good and will get the job done, considering all of the above I’m giving Frigidaire 5 stars (but really A-) and hOmeLabs 4 stars (but really B+). Hopefully you’ll find this useful as you make your decision.
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2017
Foreword: These are two of the most highly rated and popular dehumidifiers on Amazon. So I thought it may be a good idea to compare them side by side since I happen to own both. I’ve owned Frigidaire for about 9 month and hOmeLabs for about a week.
EPA recommends indoor relative humidity levels 30-60%. Both of these units are well capable of maintaining that. Another note is that both of these units are appliances that do electrical work, therefore, they do generate heat. If you live in a climate where you don’t mind a certain amount of heating (Pacific NW, Midwest or New England), these are perfect. If you live in the South (TX, FL, etc), regular A/C unit should generally do an OK job of controlling humidity, but if you want an additional de-humidification capacity, you’re much better off investing in a portable A/C unit. Most of them have a de-humidification mode and typically draw out comparable amount of moisture. The other great benefit there is that they pump the heat outside (through the window exhaust) resulting in cool dry air inside.
Back to comparison. In general, both of these units are really good and will get your humidity down. I would recommend both of them heartily, but they do differ in finer points, which is what detailed below:
QUALITY OF THE BUILD: Both of these units are solid. However, Frigidaire is physically smaller and much more polished. Somehow the plastic enclosure of hOmeLabs unit feels flimsier.
Winner: Frigidaire
EASE OF MANEUVERABILITY: Both of these units come with casters attached and are breeze to roll around. Frigidaire has a handle on top and hOmeLabs has 2 handles on the sides.
Winner: Tie
EASE OF OPERATION: It is super easy to operate both of these units. No manual needed at all. The buttons and lights are practically identical too. One difference is that Frigidaire hydrometer goes in increments of 5% whereas hOmeLabs specifies the humidity in 1% intervals.
Winner: Tie
MAINTAINING HUMIDITY LEVEL (AUTO ON/OFF): This is where both units fail in my opinion. The idea here is that you can set a humidity level to maintain and the unit will automatically turn off when it reaches it and turn back on when the humidity rises again. Nice idea. The reality is that these units collect and store water, as such the humidity around them tends to increase quite rapidly once the airflow ceases. Frigidaire deals better with this problem by extending the window for off/on. For example, if you set the desired level at 50%, it’ll run until it hits 45%, and it won’t turn on again until humidity rises to 55%. It usually keeps off for about 10 mins, with the overall humidity variation during this time 1-3%. hOmeLabs unit is just a fail when it comes to this feature. It turns off as soon as it goes 1% below the set level (49% in my example) and turns back on 5% over. For some reason this takes about 1-2 mins, with no measureable variation of humidity elsewhere in the area.
Winner: Frigidaire (but still fail)
COLLECTION BUCKET: Both of these units come with ~1.6gal buckets that collect water. This is where you get to practically experience quality of the build as this is the part of the dehumidifier you will interact with the most. Aside of build and plastic quality here, one big practical difference is that Frigidaire includes a splash guard so you don’t have to worry about the water splashing all around while you carry it to the sink or tub. No such luck with hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
WATER LEVEL INDICATOR: If you’re using the bucket for water collection, this is the part of the dehumidifier you will most likely to look at the most to try to figure out whether you need to empty the bucket now or wait till later. This is where hOmeLabs stands out. It has a bright green bar that floats on top of the water to indicate its level. It also feature a much more of vertical opening for the level to show. In contract, it’s practically impossible to see the level of the water in Frigidaire. There’s nothing floating on top and contrary to the pictures of the product, it does not come with light blue backlight illumination.
Winner: hOmeLabs
HOSE DRAINING: I haven’t used it on either unit, but both units have it. hOmeLabs has it at the back, and Frigidaire has it on the side.
Winner: Tie
TEMPERATURE: Both of these unit generate heat, as I mentioned above. This is a basic part of the refrigeration cycle. Unlike with AC or a fridge, the resulting heat is mixed with exhaust air and is pumped back into the room. Both of these units generate a comparable amount of heat based upon my totally nonscientific method of sticking my hand into the exhaust.
Winner: Tie
DIRECTION OF EXHAUST: Both of these units draw air from the back and pump it out through the side. One notable difference is that Frigidaire throws it up at about 45 degree angle, resulting in a much better air circulation and, thus, much more uniform humidity level throughout the area. hOmeLabs, shoots the air straight out, which results in the much more intense air circulation around the floor. It also ends up not mixing the air as well in the overall area: after about 1.5 hr of operation, the humidity at knee level was ~40% (down from 65%), whereas near the ceiling was 50-55% (also, down from 65%), as measure by a network on AccuRite hydrometers. Eventually it does all mix however, but be ready for this disparity. Depending on what you want, this is could be a good or bad.
Winner: Tie
SPEED OF EXHAUST: Frigidaire has 3 speeds: Hi, Med, Lo. hOmeLabs has 2: Normal and Turbo. One thing to note here is Normal for hOmeLabs is roughly equal to Lo for Frigidaire, and Turbo is roughly equal to Medium. There’s no equivalent to Hi in hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
NOISE LEVEL: Both of these units are very comparable. My purely subjective perception is that Frigidaire is slightly louder. Measuring with sound meter and operating at Medium speed (Frigidaire) and Turbo (hOmeLabs), Frigidaire produces ~59dB at about a foot away from the front and hOmeLabs produces ~57dB. Frigidaire is quite noticeably louder at Hi speed (~65dB).
Winner: hOmeLabs
POWER CONSUMPTION: This is where there’s a big difference. All draws are measured with [[ASIN:B01BE0YHLM P3 P4400 Kill A Watt]] appliance. hOmeLabs draws about 1W at idle (non-operating) and 560W operating at Turbo mode. Furthermore, every time it turns on there’s a momentarily spike in current such that the lights momentarily flicker on the whole circuit. In comparison Frigidaire draws 0.4W at idle and 470W operating at Medium and 485W operating at Hi. It does not have any problems with momentary spikes at unit power on.
Winner: Frigidaire
CONCLUSION: While both of this units are very good and will get the job done, considering all of the above I’m giving Frigidaire 5 stars (but really A-) and hOmeLabs 4 stars (but really B+). Hopefully you’ll find this useful as you make your decision.
So far this unit is working like a champ. Much quieter than the previous model I owned, still a tad loud, but not as bad. To attach the hose is so much easier, but make sure to really tighten the seal. I went on vacation and mine was dripping a bit. Left a bit of a puddle in the basement. That was my error and I haven't had a problem since. The unit works great. I tested it the first 2 weeks by emptying the bucket manually. I had to empty the BIG bucket at least 3 times a day. It was removing a lot of water from the air. This dehumidifier works!!! The filter is easy to clean. My basement has a air filter system so it rarely gets dirty/dusty anyway. I do maintain my products. So when something breaks it is probably because of workmanship. I can highly recommend Frigidaire dehumidifier. Hopefully I can get 5 years out of this one, if not more. It only has to run in the summer in KC. I have a walk out now. I can feel a huge difference in the quality of air in the basement and it so nice to watch TV in the entertainment room. I have it in a utility room in the basement, so I close the door when watching movies and can barely hear the machine working. This is a great machine. If you run it on medium or low, the noise is very minimal. With the door shut, you can't hear it. If you don't what to put a whole house dehumidifier, this is a great alternative.
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Rapido funcionamiento, no muy ruidoso, ideal para habitaciones con mucha humedad. Es transportable (cuenta con rueditas). Facil mantenimiento
I have one for my main floor and one for my basement. I have a large family all living under one roof and during the winter months our windows would sweat constantly and I measured relative humidity at roughly 60% pretty much at all times prior to buying these units. This is not from poor insulation, it's actually the opposite. We have so many people cooking and showering and just breathing all day with no forced air heating that the moisture just has no way to get out. In the summer it's fine as we open windows and doors regularly but in winter it's a problem.
I was having minor mold issues throughout the home on window sills and even behind dressers and headboards. Absolutely disgusting.
With these units running for two days it's now 45% relative humidity and so much more comfortable. No more sweating windows, clothes dry in no time when hung to dry inside the house, even our toilet tank which would sweat and drop constantly is now bone dry.
The units are easy to use, they roll well, they are quite heavy which I take to be a sign of quality materials.
It's kind of loud, you wouldn't really want to have this thing sitting next to you while watching tv but I'm not sure how it compares to other units they might be just as loud or louder I have no clue.
I don't like how the fan seems to run constantly even once the target humidity level is reached. I get that having air flow is a good thing but personally I'd rather it shut off completely when the target level is reached.
I give it 4/5 stars great unit and it arrived quickly as well.