GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier

GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier Reviews



Overall 3.5 star rating3.47 of 5 (by 15 users)



GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier Review Summary

Humidity makes a hot day even worse but the Goldstar GHD Dehumidifier is ready to pull the moisture out of the air and improve comfort. Reviewers like this dehumidifier for its ability to dry out the air, its effficient humidistat, and its small size, making it easy to place most anywhere and easy to store. The Goldstar GHD Dehumidifier receives generally positive comments from reviewers who say things such as “I Love This- It Collects All the Water” and “Big Dryness, Small Price”. If there is anything to dislike about this Goldstar dehumidifier, it is the noise level, which can get a little loud at times, and the price. So, when all factors are considered, the Goldstar GHD Dehumidifier ranks as a good Dehumidifier that adds great comfort to the air.
13% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 5 stars
13% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 5 stars%
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53% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 4 stars
53% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 4 stars%
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14% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 3 stars
14% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 3 stars%
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7% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 2 stars
7% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 2 stars%
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13% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 1 star
13% of people rated GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier as 1 star%
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86% 86% of people recommend GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier 14% of people don't recommend GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier 14%
 

GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
SEP
19
2007
To the Point

We had two dehumidifiers in our basement. That area tends to be damp. Over a year ago we bought a GoldStar Model Number GHD30.

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We bought this one basically for two reasons: it was small and it was inexpensive. The cost was around $140. We wanted it small because it sits on top...

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ocean dweller, home owner

Jo
Plymouth, MA
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
AUG
12
2007

I bought a new house in 2000 and quickly learned that the basement smelled damp and musty. The cure was a dehumidifier and I bought an inexpensive GoldStar DH3010B, a model that is now obsolete. The DH3010B worked fine for about six years, then the unit's fan seized. I fixed it without too much trouble...

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Annandale, VA
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GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier Ratings and Reviews

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not very handy, computer literate, cost-conscious

AUG
1
2008

This was the cheapest dehumidifier we could get at Home Depot. We have a finished basement in our small house so we thought it was good enough.

While it does the job, and frankly is powerful enough for our size house, it kicks out so much hot air that in the hot summer months, I really feel my AC has to make up for it. I figure my energy costs are twice what the dehumidifier consumes as a result.

Dehumidifiers can get expensive, so if the hot air isn't an issue, this is a decent unit to buy. It's dependable and I don't think it needs to be emptied too often.

 I do wish it would shut off a little...

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3 star rating
reviewer
allisonmud
Addison, IL



2
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home owner

JAN
11
2009
this dehumidifer is great!  I bought it for my basement.  i have to empty it out everyday, because i dont have a subpump, but it will shut off when it is filled.  i can not believe how much water is in a basement-this machine works GREAT!!!  The unit is very small so i have it in the corner of the basement(away from all walls though) and it is amazing!!
5 star rating
reviewer
jessicaamydave
York, PA



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Mr. Fix-it

OCT
22
2008
We bought this unit for our basement at Home Depot. It worked for just under 4 months, then one day went down to empty the bucket and nothing.....never came back on. The warranty period elapsed before I had time to scream at someone at GoldStar....so we are stuck into buying another.  I will let you know how the search goes, but don't buy anything from these idiots.
1 star rating
reviewer
JackHaskins
Kansas City, MO



2
helpful
votes
picking up after pets

JAN
18
2009

While it works it works really well, we have had to replace two. They both lasted about 1 1/2 years but it does work well. As far as quiet it is in our basement and so the noise is not really bothersome but there is some noise to it.  It is amazing how much water it accumulates.


3 star rating
reviewer
hmjones
Knoxville, TN



2
helpful
votes
home owner

JUN
10
2008

Our old dehumidifier "poofed" and died...

We use the dehumidifier in our basement of a colonial.  The GoldStar is doing a great job.  It is a bit noisy, but since it's in the basement, I really don't care.  We use a hose to drain it into our sump, so the basket is not a problem at all.

Overall, it is great for the $139 it cost at Home Depot. 


4 star rating
reviewer
mhcgjl
Sterling Heights, MI



1
helpful
vote
picking up after pets, needing outside help, Practical, budget conscious traveler

FEB
28
2009

The goldstar dehumidifier gets more water out of the air, then any dehumidifier I seen any way.The goldstar is very very quite' you might hear a little hum  now and then. but overall the goldstar is very well priced and really good at doing it's it job.very good job

                                                     GOD BLESS

                                                       Judy K Miller


5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
JudyKMiller
Coffeyville, KS



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JUN
27
2008
I bought a Goldstar dehumidifier for my basement.  It filled up the bucket every day for a week but then died and won't come on.  The auto shut off light remained on but a reset didn't work.  I wouldn't buy another.
1 star rating
reviewer
stevefon
Barrington, NH



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helpful
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home owner

AUG
22
2008
This dehumidifier works very well.  My house doesn't feel nearly as humid since we have been using it.  My only complaint is that the tank is very small and we dump it twice a day.  But it was $50 cheaper than the bigger one and worth the sacrifice.
4 star rating
reviewer
albf2f
Columbia, MO



D
technically challenged

JUL
30
2009

 

A typical dehumidifier wheel system is shown in Figure 1. In this system, there are two flow streams--supply air and regeneration air. As the dehumidifier wheel rotates, the water molecules are removed from the supply air and transferred to the regeneration air. Adjacent to this dehumidifying device is a heating device to heat the regenerator inlet air to a temperature much higher than the supply air. This elevated temperature is necessary to regenerate the desiccant coating on the wheel matrix for dehumidification of the supply air. The heating device can be an electric or gas heater,...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Writer
johnny12
Bryan, TX



D
Mr. Fix-it

FEB
2
2009
I own one of these and it works Great. It keeps running and pulls water from the humid air in our basement quickly. If you have a musty smelling room, get one of these and you will be happy. The tank for the water is easy to change and you just put the machine on auto and it does the job. We have a flood in our basement when it rains a lot and this little machine really did the trick getting the air back to normal.
4 star rating
goldenshipcaptain
Lake George, NY



D
too busy to make beds, Mr. Fix-it, a green thumb

OCT
21
2008
I bought this Goldstar DH305 at a Wal-Mart for $138.44 and my only regret is that I didn't buy it years ago and have saved a bunch of stuff from getting moldy.  Sure, it's a bit noisy, but for a cellar or garage, who cares?  It runs well, shuts off when it's supposed to, and I can hook a hose to it and run it to a floor drain or out under the garage door.  Saves having to empty the bucket every day!
4 star rating
pamiejune
Barrington, NH



D
needing outside help

OCT
27
2008
My house is very damp.  The new windows installed last year at quite a bit of money are always fogged over when the weather starts to get colder.  This dehumidifier did a good job of drying the air.  The motor is basically silent and the water holder is easy to get to.  My electric bill has not increased much, so I assume it is energy efficient.
4 star rating
reviewer
chickasawsquaw
Stonewall, OK



D
Mr. Fix-it, a green thumb

OCT
15
2008
it's a very easy to use and maintain.  it's easier to drain then any other dehumidifier i've used.
4 star rating
reviewer
GINGERBUDDY
Noblesville, IN



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