Frigidaire Dehumidifier, 70-Pint Capacity, FAD704TDP Review

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(More customer reviews)I spent a night reviewing dehumidifiers at Consumer Reports, amazon, and elsewhere to understand what I should use for a damp basement after the 2010 east coast winter.I realized, finally, by plowing through all the hype, that the "70 pints" does not refer to the volume of the bucket, but the rate at which the dehumidifier can remove water vapor from the air:70 pints per day, but the buckets are all the same, about 2 gallons.That needs to be made clearer in the review and advertising.For a block-wall basement, with French drains, in an area with high water table, or for any room where liquid water appears, you need the highest rate so the unit cycles on and off.Otherwise, you seriously waste power.
This unit (Frigidaire FAD704TDP) was not reviewed by Consumer Reports, but by others who were concerned with drying rates and noise.This unit is almost silent!It filled a 2-gal bucket in just a few hours in a 40x60 foot basement with no liquid water but with damp block foundation.Overnight, the difference was remarkable; in two days time, it was dry and liveable without further odors.It cycles in 1-3 hours, depending on rainfall, when set to 40% humidity, and I would suppose that higher or lower settings may be needed at other times of year.
I built a clear vinyl hose from parts at hardware store, and piped the water to the small sump attached to the house HVAC.The unit had to be placed on an 8" box (wooden), with casters to keep it from rolling off.Being able to see the hose water was important as grunge will appear; when not hosed out, this eventually blocked the hose and defeated the dehumidifier.The built-in air filter is not designed to remove mold spores to prevent this problem.
A very good product, confidently recommended.

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Product Description:
Keep the air in your home at its breathable best with this Energy Star-certified Frigidaire Dehumidifier, which uses an Effortless anti-microbial filter to clean the air of harmful bacteria, allergens, mold, and mildew, as well as an Effortless Humidity Control that lets you set the room's exact humidity. It's easy to select your options with the touch of a button. Operates at a low temperature to use less energy and save money. When water tank of the 70-pint dehumidifier is almost full, the unit shuts off automatically and lets you know it's time to empty it. Water bucket conveniently located in front for easy access and includes a carry handle and splash guard for hassle-free maintenance. Caster wheels and top and side handles make it easy to move the Dehumidifier from room to room. 115 volts and 765 cool watts with 6-foot power cord. 17.75 x 15.3 x 25 inches. 44 pounds. 1-year warranty with 5-year warranty on sealed system.

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Frigidaire FAD504TDD 50-Pint Dehumidifier, White Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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Product Description:
Treat your home environment with this 50-pint Frigidaire dehumidifier (model FAD504TDD), which helps to remove just enough water from your home's air to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. This Energy Star-compliant unit can dehumidify up to 50 pints of water a day in a medium-sized area, and it's capable of continuous operation when unit is located near a suitable drain. The permanent, washable filter removes both moisture and airborne particulates, and it tilts out for easy removal for washing.
Frigidaire's Effortless humidity control allows you to control the exact percentage of humidity in your room. The 17-pint water bucket is conveniently located in the front of the unit for easy access, while the carry handle and splash guard make emptying your bucket hassle-free. Caster wheels and top and side handles make it easy to move your unit from room to room. Other features include easy-to-operate electronic controls, 2-speed fan,level indicator that signals and automatically shuts off when the container is full, and an auto-restart function. Easily portable with included caster wheels, the unit measures 17-3/4 by 25 by 15-1/6 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 39 pounds. It's backed by a 1-year warranty.

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