Reviews about Dehumidifiers

Harley07 says "Frigidaire Dehumidifier FDL5051 didn't last very long." about Frigidaire FDL5051

Harley07 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:04:47 GMT

I purchased the Frigidaire Model FDL5051 on September 27, 2008 and it stopped working on October 21, 2009. It made it just past the one year warranty period. It still has the remaining four years on the sealed refrigeration system. The cost to ship this item to a repair facility cost about have the price or replacing it. So much for a five year warranty. This unit worked good until it started making cracking and popping sounds. After that it would work for about 20 minutes then it would stop removing water from the air. This is the second dehumidifier we have owned (1st was not a frigidaire unit) in the last three years, at least the 1st one lasted two years on a one year warranty. I think I will try to find a different brand and hope it will last longer than the last two lasted.

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julzyann7 says "Vicks Cool Mist - you get what you pay for!" about Vicks V425 Pediatric Cool Mist

julzyann7 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:26:10 GMT

I love Vicks products - I couldn't live without their Rub, and I don't know what I would have done with my daughter last year without the Vicks Baby Rub! It was a life saver. So I thought I would get the Vicks Cool Mist to give it a try since it's a name I love and trust - and at $20 it looked a lot better than any of the alternatives. I have to say I am very dissapointed, it does not output at the rate I would hope - I have put my hand in front of it to make sure it's working (which sometimes it's not!). It takes it a LONG time to get going - I have had it plugged in for 15 minutes and went back and checked and its still not going! Also you have to make sure it is filled as much as you can get it, because when it runs down at all, it quits! Not horrible for the money, just not the quality I was expecting from Vicks! I don't feel like spending more money on one at the moment, but I will be in the market for a different one soon!

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sissbarb says "Best one I've ever had." about Edison 25 Dehumidifier

sissbarb — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:47:49 GMT

I have lived in a house with a basement that requires a dehumidifier for over 30 years. I've used a lot of name brands that did not last very long during this time. I have found that having them repaired is not financially feasible. Five years ago I purchased an Edison on the recommendation of a relative who worked in a hardware store. It has worked well with no problems. It has a control that allows the selection of the degree of dryness desired. I change this a lot depending on the outdoor temperature and humidity to get the level of moisture in the air that is desirable. It is easy to empty, and I really appreciate that. I had one previously that had a water bucket that was hard to remove and reinstall. In wet weather, it has to be emptied often making this a real problem. It can easily be fixed to use a hose for draining if there is a sewer set up to allow that. It is small and attractive. It looks like a nice piece of furniture and is available in neutral colors...

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Monetta says "Do you think this is Good?" about Comfort-Aire comfort

Monetta — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:30:53 GMT

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niichii says "Compact, quiet, affordable,efficient" about Honeywell Honeywell HCM1000 3.0 Gallon Humidifier

niichii — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:04:47 GMT

We are now the proud owners of the Honeywell 1000 3 gallon cool Moisture Humidifier. Thank Goodness. I was so tired of waking up feeling like I had crawled across the desert in the night. My throat so dry I could hardly swallow. My eyes sticky and burning. Just feeling parched all the time.

We live in an Apartment with Boiler heat, supposedly less drying than that of gas forced air but boy if that is true I surely would have died. It is winter in Chicago and we are barely into it and already my skin was screaming for moisture.

We felt that for the general good health and convenience of this Humidifier that the investment was more than justified. We had been threatening to buy one now for over a year.

The warranty is pretty standard. 5 years limited warranty. But Honeywell puts out a good product and certainly has earned it's place in the electronics industry. It's easy to operate and easy to maintain. Very quiet and compact. This is the 3 gallon size that they say will do about 700 square...

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dlhlrh says "Maytag Dehumidifier, a life saver." about Maytag Dehumidifier Model #BHD-301

dlhlrh — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:28:54 GMT

We bought a Maytag Dehumidifer because we were having so much moisture in our house that it was causing mold. We had fought with the mold for a few years. It got so bad that I could not keep it washed off the walls with bleach. I used almost 100 percent bleach and it still came back. So we finally got our Dehumidifer, what a great thing. We could tell right away that the air was better after having the dehumidifer on for about an hour. It took about five hours and the tank was full of water. That shows that we really had some serious water in the house.Using the Maytag Dehumidifer for a month every other day we have kept the mold away. I can tell that my family is healthier now that we don't have the mold. We don't have as many cold like symptoms so I know we have to be living a cleaner better home life....

christaboyd says "I had no idea there could be that much humidity in a basement." about Frigidaire Dehumidifier - FDL50S1

christaboyd — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:00:09 GMT

We just bought an older house with a basement that smelled musty. Before we moved in we removed the carpet, which turned out to be damp on the underside. We also found evidence of previous plumbing leaks so we decided it would be best to try and dry out the basement before moving in.

We bought this particular size dehumidifier because of the manufacturer's recommendation for space, and I am very happy with the results. We emptied the 50-gallon tank at least twice if not three times a day the first month we lived in the house! We can tell a HUGE difference in the air quality downstairs - the dampness that pervaded the air when we first bought the house is gone. Now I think the basement is probably the driest place in the house. The best part is that the musty smell is completely gone - no more walking in the front door and being hit by that stale odor.

The dehumidifier comes with a filter that really does a good job. I let the filter go past its suggested replacement and...

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richv says "Much quieter than the Kenmore" about Frigidaire 50 pint Dehumidifier FDB50R1

richv — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:15:28 GMT

I've had this unit for just 2 weeks so I can't comment on its reliability. However, I like it a lot. I bought it to replace my Kenmore 50 pint dehumidifier 54514 that stopped working exactly 1 month after the 5 year compressor warranty expired.

The Frigidaire works very well and is about 50% quieter (big difference!) than the Kenmore I replaced. It's also has a nicer appearance, and has a floating red ball to indicate the water level collected in the bucket. I just connected a garden hose to it so I don't have to empty the bucket anymore and it's working fine. So far, I highly recommend it.

Note if you're using the bucket, it can be a little difficult to remove it but, it's really not too bad. The Kenmore had a carrying handle on top of the bucket which made carrying it very easy. But I would NOT trash the Frigidaire for not having a handle. I was able to remove and carry it just fine.

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sms1361 says "Dries thick carpet in just hours!" about Whirlpool Gold Dehumidifier

sms1361 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:26:49 GMT

For the type of product this was it really did the job. When I first had my child I steam cleaned constantly especially if the puppy had an 'accident'. We bought a Whirlpool dehumidifier which worked wonders. Generally, if it was summertime we would turn the a/c down to help because Florida is hot and very humid. A 5 hour job here for the dehumidifier may only be half the time in a dryer region. I loved to take it in the garage when I worked out because it would eliminate that extra heaviness in the air that Florida tends to have and make my breathing and workout go a little smoother. My favorite thing about the Whirlpool dehumidifier is that I could wash shoes and dry them in front of the dehumidifier, which eliminates the wear a dryer can cause. Same goes for my delicate clothing items: I could hang my shirts, pants, and undergarments and place the dehumidifier closely and they would be dry in just hours or less! For people who will actuallly use this idea, using a fan speeds up the...

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kws says "Easy to use!" about Haier Dehumidifier Model #HD456E

kws — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:13:52 GMT

I purchased the Haier HD456E a few months ago. So far, so good. The dehumidifier works well and doesn't seem to be any noisier than any other dehumidifier. My one big complaint is the instruction manual. The instructions are poorly written with misspellings. If someone has never used a dehumidifier before, they are not going to find the instructions the least bit useful. I have always had a dehumidifier and found the operation to be very simple and self explanatory.

Over all, the Haier has worked well. The best feature is the large collection bucket. This is the largest collection bucket I have seen on a dehumidifier of this size. It's great not to have to empty it every few hours. There is also a drain hose connection if you have the ability to drain the water directly

I would reccommend the Haier HD456E for any medium sized area. Mine easily keeps 1200 sq. ft. dry and comfortable.

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mrsbaker07 says "I love the vicks humidifier it is a great product!" about Vicks Humidifier

mrsbaker07 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:43:05 GMT

My family lives in Texas and when the humidity goes down here every one seems to get sick. Also I am an asthmatic. I bought a vicks humidifier because my daughter got sick, she is only a month and a half old, and because she is too oyung for medicine the doctor advised me to get a humidifier and it would help a lot with my daughter and myself. At first i was skeptical because i had a different humidifier growing up and it never worked. And I swear it was like a miracle i bought the vicks humidifier and not evern the next morning my daughters nose started to clear up and she wasn't wheezing as bad. So i kept this plugged in and the next day my daughter and i were doing 100% better. I just couldn't believe what i was seeing. I love the vicks humidifier the makers of this product i feel put more thought into it than most companies would. also it had where you can put medicine inside or on top of the machine. !

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housss says "A good way to heal the humidifier." about Kenmore Humidifier

housss — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:16:46 GMT

HI, I use to have a humidifier and I had to use it sometime when I was living in Philadelphia. I had chest colds and the it work so good unto me. I had in the upstairs bedroom I use to have alone and I pray that anything sown in dishonor will be raised in honor. It helps the lungs to not have congestion in them and the room to have clean breathing air. My mom and dad always took care of us that way. I am always sharing thy way of what happened to me unto the people of this viewpoint. Well, I got sick you see and the my mom would get the humidifier and plug it in the bedroom and I would lay there and have the vicks nasal spray or rub of the chest for the cold. I would get better in three days or less and and would not have to use it anymore to be in trouble. I like it because it helps you to breathe and to feel much better about thyself with the God. You know the father states do not heal thyself but we do with different things to help us. We must learn to lean on Jesus.

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cer11806 says "nice but noisy" about Frigidaire Dehumidifier Model #FDL45P11

cer11806 — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:05:40 GMT

I like our Frigideir dehumidifier because it really hellps take the musty moldy smell out of our basement. It also makes it a lot warmmer in the winter time. I do find that it is very noisy but its nice that it has wheels on it to roll it out of the way or farther away so the noise is not too inconvenient. It does fill up very quickly so you have to empty the water pan at least once a day if not more so that is not very convenient. I really do think it helps the atmosphere in our basement though it is not uncomforatable to sit down stair anymore. I used to hate how cold it felt and how musty it smelt. I do love the size of it. Its not to big and bulky it fits in the corner nicely and is out of the ...

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gophils33 says "works, but not very energy efficient for large rooms" about Kenmore Dehumidifier

gophils33 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:06:09 GMT

The Kenmore 50 Pint Dehumidifier is an average quality product that will remove moisture from the air, but it does so at a cost of high energy comsumption and therefore high electric bills. The dehumdifier has worked well for about 3 years and it does enough to remove the moisture from my finished basement and leaves it feeling noticeably drier. The product is fairly quiet while running, and can be set in many different modes such as six hours on and off, or three hour intervals, and you can also set the humidity level that you would like the room to settle at.

However, it is far from an energy star appliance. When I use it a lot I notice a significant increase in my electric bill, and it can add up pretty quickly. I would also recommend trying to use the included hose so that the humidifier can be emptied automatically and directly into a sump pump, if that is an option for you. Carrying the container up and down steps to empty it every other day or so can become bothersome.

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bornagn says "The electronics are prone to failure, not covered after one year" about Frigidaire Dehumidifier FDL45P11

bornagn — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:13:09 GMT

Here is a copy of the letter I sent to the CEO of Fridgidaire:

September 1, 2009

Frigidaire Home Products
Robert E. Cook, Pres. & CEO
HEADQUARTERS: 250 Bobby Jones Expy.
Augusta, GA 30907

Dear Mr. Cook:
   My wife and I own three Frigidaire appliances, a refrigerator - 12 years old, a dishwasher - 15 years old and a dehumidifier - 3 year’s old. The refrigerator and dishwasher are in great condition and are performing as they did when we bought them, we are completely satisfied and a source of good testimony for the product.

   The dehumidifier is another issue. We purchased it May of 2006 and we were pleased with its performance. I have a woodworking shop in our basement in which I make furniture and other related projects. I need a dehumidifier to protect tools from rusting and keep the lumber at a workable moisture content.

   Recently the dehumidifier developed a problem and the unit would not stop running. After taking it to the service center, I was informed that the...

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seeker1964 says "Energy Efficient Dehumidification" about ForestAir 13-06033 Dehumidifier

seeker1964 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:54:27 GMT

The ForestAir model 13-06033 dehumidifier is an energy efficient (EnergyStar rated) dehumidifier that is perfect for medium to large rooms and certainly makes the area more comfortable to live in and helps deter tne growth of mold and mildew. The maximum area size that this unit can support, according to the manual, is 2000 square feet and it can remove moisture from the air at a rate of 30 pints per day. The tank capacity is 1.5 gallons which is a bit small and for humid conditions could require frequent emptying of the tank. However, there is the option of using continuous drainage to an external drain. The unit is on wheels and can be moved from room to room.

There are three modes of operation:

Normal - fan speed is low and dehumidifies according to the humidity level setting
Turbo - fan speed is high and dehumidifies according to the humidity level setting
Continue - continuous dehumidifying

I usually set the humidity level to 60% and leave the dehumidifier in normal operation mode....

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obi763 says "its a good type" about Woods asdasdbrown

obi763 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:51:53 GMT

its ok and all but still could be better in many ways as in color and all that dosent cover much space can be dull must times and all ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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jyn425 says "I've used this for many hours and it still works fine." about Kenmore Dehumidifier Model #BHD-301

jyn425 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:15:53 GMT

I have used this Kenmore dehumidifier for several years and it still does the job. I can have the water collect in a 5 gallon container, or connect a hose and have it coninuoulsy drain into a sump pump or other drain. I have used all the options. This Kenmore dehumidifier has moved with me to three different houses, and was borrowed by my sister for a while. It continues to work when called into service.

When it works it produces more heat than I think it should, which is no problem in the winter, but I also use it in the summer when the air conditioning is broken. All in all, warm dry air is more comfortable than slightly cooler humid air. I get a quar of water out of he air within an hour - probab,y more a function of the high humidity than the machine itself. I have used it for emergency flooding, in times of a broken air conditioner, and just for a muggy basement. Everything I've needed it for has worked out.

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johnny12 says "Performance and design of dehumidifier wheels:" about GoldStar GHD Dehumidifier

johnny12 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:11:38 GMT

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, and it may be preheated upstream by a supply of waste or solar-heated air.

Dehumidifier wheels have very different operating conditions than energy wheels, although their construction is usually similar and in some cases they are identical. Just how each wheel matrix design and desiccant coating design impact dehumidifier wheel performance is not well explained in the literature. A comprehensive...

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viewkgr says "Makes a big difference in our home" about Frigidaire FDL5051

viewkgr — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:44:57 GMT

We purchased this dehumidifier to assist in pulling the moisture out of the indoor air. Living in Florida, the humidity is so high that it causes the home to feel hot even when the thermostat tells me otherwise.

I am very pleased with the results of using this product. The air is drier and it definitely feels cooler. It has 50 pint capacity and two fan speeds. The dimensions are 15" wide by 13" deep and 23-1/2" high.

I don't know much about dehumidifiers,but this one works like a charm and I am very pleased with it. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a name brand manufacturer, and the price was low enough to entice me to purchase.

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