Frigidaire 50-Pint Smart Dehumidifier for Basement, Garage, Attic, 115V, Energy Star Moisture Absorber with Timer, Wi-Fi, App Control and Amazon Alexa & Google Home Compatibility in White

I recently purchased the this dehumidifier, and I must say, it has exceeded my expectations in every way. This incredible appliance has been a game-changer for maintaining a comfortable environment in my home, particularly on the upstairs level. It does kick out some heat and I learned quickly to run it only on the low fan speed. One of the standout features of this dehumidifier is its exceptional ability to reduce humidity levels effectively. Prior to using this device, my upstairs level was plagued with excessive moisture, even though the space was air-conditioned. No matter what I tried, I could never get the humidity level below 60. However, since incorporating this dehumidifier into my home, I have witnessed a remarkable transformation. For the first time ever, the humidity level on my upstairs level has dropped to an impressive 40. It is truly amazing! One of the reasons I opted for this particular dehumidifier was its convenience and ease of use. While it does come with a pump, I personally have not utilized it. Instead, I have been emptying the tank twice a day. The tank is user-friendly and straightforward to remove and empty. It's a minor inconvenience in exchange for the fantastic results I have experienced. In terms of performance, this dehumidifier has been flawless. It operates quietly, allowing me to enjoy a peaceful and undisturbed living environment. Additionally, the energy efficiency of this device is worth mentioning. It runs smoothly without consuming excessive energy, which is not only beneficial for the environment but also helps keep my electricity bills in check. Considering the outstanding performance and the significant improvement in humidity levels, I can't help but regret not purchasing this dehumidifier sooner. It has undoubtedly made a positive impact on the overall comfort and quality of life in my home. The difference in air quality is noticeable, and I no longer have to worry about the negative effects of excess moisture, such as mold and musty odors. In conclusion, I highly recommend this dehumidifier to anyone struggling with high humidity levels in their home. It is an incredibly effective and reliable appliance that has tackled the excess moisture in my home like a champ. With its outstanding performance, ease of use, and energy efficiency, this dehumidifier has become an invaluable addition to my household. Don't make the same mistake I did by waiting—invest in this dehumidifier and experience the comfort and peace of mind it brings.

For as long as I've owned a home I've bought Frigidaire dehumidifiers. The units are NOT built to last. The codes are always the same. Fatal. F0 (Freeze Out) or EC (Evaporator Coil / Sealed System). It appears to be a two-year ritual to search my mail for emails to electrolux.com and to re-familiarize myself and start a warranty claim... which I am once again in the process of doing. This time however I am writing this review. When you receive a new unit it works exactly as expected. Hail the power of condensing water from air! Positive reviewers rejoice! It works its magic and all summer long you reap the rewards of a drier, less humid environment. Then comes winter. The unit is stored, either powered on but sitting idle or fully powered off, eager for the next summer/fall blast of humidity and a call to action. ... except - next summer it no longer works. It's starting to get humid here in the Northeast and that is when I need this unit to work. It doesn't. It powers on. It runs the blower. You can even perhaps hear the compressor churn. Condensation. Nope. Pull the bucket. Bone dry. Eventually the unit cries foul and throws the F0 / EC code. FAD704DWD (2014) - F0 FAD704DWD (2016) via RMA spring 2016 - F0 -- lasted that summer FFAD7033R1 (2017) - EC FFAD7033R1 (2019) via RMA summer 2019 (5 year sealed system warrant on 2017 purchase) - EC FFAD5033W1 (2022) via RMA summer 2022 (a month short of 5 year sealed system warranty on 2017 purchase) - EC FFAD5033W1 (2022) - separate purchase May 2022 - still running for now, now outside the 1 YR standard warranty A part of me wonders if these units are simply designed with planned obsolescence in mind. Why build a unit that lasts one to two seasons? in the Northeast you generally would purchase one of these when humidity rises (late spring/summer) and you get a few months use then pack it up for winter with the expectation when you need it next it works. So aside from the possibility of seeing if Frigidaire / Electrolux will replace the FFAD7033W1 (2022) that was newly manufactured December 2021 and only lasted the 2022 summer season... I do not believe my dollars are best spent on this brand any longer. To Frigidaire's credit, the 5 year sealed system warranty is good and the RMA replacement process is usually painless. Fill a form. Get approved. Unit shows up at your doorstep. The problem is, the replacement process shouldn't be so painless in a way. It's like they've gotten really good at shipping replacements. REALLY good. ... I'd rather have the unit last 5 years and get a sense I got my money's worth than the hassle of a humid basement for a couple of weeks during the replacement process. EDIT: So today I contacted Frigidaire by phone. It was not a good experience. I explained to them I had a FFAD5033W1 manufactured December 2021, bought May 2022 and put into service last summer for only a few months. It has been off all winter; no need. It of course is now June 2023. The first time I needed it was this month. It is returning EC code after repeated power cycles. Warranty Claim DENIED. They no longer have a 5 year sealed system warranty. The unit now has a single 1 year warranty from the date of purchase. I wonder why that is ... </sarcasm> The unit is 18 months old from its date of manufacture... bought and ran for at most 3 months last year and is now dead. EDIT: September 2023. The FFAD5033W1 purchased May 2022 is now returning EC code constantly. The unit is in pristine condition in a clean area and ran daily during the summer. In a room with ~60% RH and 70 degree room temperatures it has reached its end. This unit lasted essentially two summers and that's it. I see Amazon touts "sold 1K units last month". I'm sure they did and Frigidaire loves you for it. While their reputation precedes here, folks are soon going to find out their money is well spent elsewhere. NEVER will I buy anything Frigidaire again.

UPDATE 2: I was able to return the defective dehumidifier and I decided to give it another try and get another one. It is working well so far. My backup / secondary dehumidifier no longer kicks on and my hygrometers in the home all show the humidity level has gone down. The actual unit no longer is on all the time either. It kicks on periodically if humidity is above my setting of 40. So as of now I do like it and hope I don’t have future issues. I did buy the extended warranty just in case though. UPDATE 1 : Two months of use with pump on and pump died. No longer pumping out. I have to empty the tank now manually. I am very disappointed. For this amount of money it should last longer then 2 months. This was exactly what I wanted until it died and now it is just a pain to use. Why spend this much money if I’m just going to empty the tank myself. Cheaper units in the market to do that. Only reason I bought this was for the pump and that has failed! Frigidaire you need to improve your products to last! Exactly what I was looking for. Love that I can just set it and forget it. I just put the desired humidity level I want put the drainage tube in Sump pit and just let it work. I had another dehumidifier that I had to empty the tank every day but once I got this machine and let it do it’s thing for a few weeks now the other machine barely has any water to dump out any more. I would say this was a very good purchase. I searched for a long time and was so confused on what to buy but my sister in law had the model before this one and she said it was great. So I found the newer model on amazon and got it. So glad I did. I would definitely recommend this unit. I have had no issues so far and it’s been running nonstop for over 1 month.

Fairly easy to get set up. My only problem was hooking up to my app I kept getting a message that this app wont work with this item in your county (Canada) I tried different devices (Phones/tablets) Finally it worked on my phone, then whe I tried my Tablet it was alresdy set up on that too I had to replace a previous unit At the time of use the humidity in my 1200 sq ft basement was 64% After 4 hours it was reduced to 50% UPDATE the unit has died after 10 months. A fatal error code. After trying different things Frigidaire agreed to give me a full refund. Top notch customer service, I say.

Purchased in June 2024, the unit ran well and took care of dehumidifying my finished basement during the summer and early fall. I purchased a two year extended warranty at the time. I don't run the unit during the winter. Jump forward to May 2025. I turned on the unit and can hear the compressor coming on along with the fan but after a few hours, it hasn't produced any water. Left it running overnight. Now the unit displays "EC" on the screen. A Google search shows this error is caused by a problem with the sealed system and is typically caused by a refrigerant leak. It only lasted one year and was only run for less than 6 months total. I will put through a warranty claim. Note also that the price for this unit has jumped over $200 in less than a year.

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I purchased this unit as we were struggling with laminate floors that were heaving up in the summer months. After two years it occurred to me that it might be a humidity thing. I purchased a unit to tell me the amount of humidity in the basement and it was at 60%. I then reviewed as many reviews as possible concerning dehumidifiers and decided to purchase this unit. When it arrived (less than a week from Amazon) I placed it in the basement and then turned it on, within an hour there was a huge difference and within a day the humidity was down to 33% and the heaving floor was down to level within five days. We have now had the unit for approx 6 months. It is a little noisier than we expected but the results are great!! If we are going to watch T.V. we just turn the fan down to low and no problems. I am extremely happy with the purchase and definitely would recommend this unit to anyone else. The only feature we have not tried is hooking this up to a hose and pumping the water as the placement of the unit is too far away from a drain. Everything else works great. If you have questions, fire away.

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