Frigidaire Dehumidifier, High Humidity 50 Pint Capacity

Takes a ton of water out of the air. Not sure if our basement is really humid but we are emtying a full tank daily. Doesn't even last 24 hours. The tank looks like it holds a couple of gallons. Not really sure what the "50L" designation is all about but it doesn't hold anywhere that much. Kinda wondering if I shouldn't have bought one with more capacity. Glad I didn't buy the pump option. The tank weighs about 25 pounds, so if that's not too much for you, it seems like way less hassle to pop it out and dump it in the shower or outside than to hook up a hose. Tank fills right to the top and it does slosh a bit as you're carrying it. You definitely don't want to roll the unit when it's full. It will leave a trail of water. The unit itself doesn't roll that well. Might be that the wheels are too small. Glad I didn't get the one with an app. Seems pointless. Definitely not quiet. Overall does what it's supposed to do.

The unit does a satisfactory job dehumidifying but, as other reviews have noted, has a high probability of failure. I purchased the unit in June of 2021 and it failed with code "EC" in September of 2021. The replacement process was fairly straightforward but was not as easy as it should have been. A new unit was shipped directly to me in October of 2021. The unit ran fine throughout the winter (Michigan winter where humidity is relatively low already). In late spring and early summer of 2022, I began to notice that the replacement unit had some icing on the coils but it was still performing adequately. In July of 2022, the replacement unit again had the "EC" error code. I have contacted customer support but the 1-year limited warranty applies to the purchased unit and does not reset for the replacement unit. At this time, I am waiting to see what, if anything, Frigidaire will do beyond offering an Extended Service Agreement (not that I would trust them to actually honor any such agreement). I would NOT recommend this product to anyone at this time. Update: Electrolux/Frigidaire declined to provide any further assistance since the warranty for the original unit had expired. The unit is faulty and will likely fail within 1-2 years. The quality of the product and their customer service is underwhelming considering the price of the dehumidifier. I would recommend nearly any other dehumidifier before this unit. To summarize the timeline: 6/7/21 - Original unit was purchased from Amazon 10/5/21 - Original warranty claim was filed with Electrolux due to the failure of the unit with code "EC" 10/16/21 - Replacement Dehumidifier arrived from Electrolux Mid-July 2022 - Replacement unit begins having "EC" error codes 8/2/2022 - Contacted Electrolux support who indicated that I should submit a warranty claim again since the replacement unit was within its warranty range since it had been delivered in October of 2021. Submitted the warranty paperwork accordingly. 8/9/2022 - Electrolux indicated that the unit is out of warranty and thanked me with no further recommendation or explanation (See email below). Good Afternoon We are sorry to inform you that based on your original purchase date of 6/7/21 you are no longer eligible for a warranty claim. Thank you

Energy efficiency , similar to wattage, can be misleading. This Frigidaire tested at full and continuous mode, used a little more energy than most of it's competitors. However it was found when used at a more typical setting, maybe 45%, rather than continuous. This machine now used less energy then it's competitors. As far as removing water, it's the best, I researched a lot. I have a Black and decker, same price range, it's lousy compared to this. These machines change almost every year, appearance, or cheapness or improvements. Ex: about 6 years ago, I had the same model Frigidaire and it was best back then, except one thing the water tank was just too small, Well guess what, now this Frigidaire has the biggest water tank of all of them. Also the hot air is less hot then they used to be, it's quieter than it used to be, by a considerable amount, more of a wind sound than a compressor motor sound. I think they actually found a better method, to quiet the compressor ( I'm not positive?) Anyway, it's a great unit. I would even go as far as to call it the industry standard. It removes a lot more water and at a quicker rate. It was the best 6 years ago,( at removing water) and it's a lot better now, all around. Except one drawback, the side slits that can be used for handles are not there, so it's a little harder to pick up, but the wheels are made well. You need not waste time looking further this is the best unit in it's price range, and like I said in the beginning, the energy used on all these products is only measured from one perspective, and perhaps it's not the best perspective. At typical settings this machine is more efficient than its competitors, except when it's measured at full throttle CONTINUOUS mode. And even then, it didn't score a lot less. I did get a lot of this information from, ( I can't remember,) but I also own this unit and have compared for myself.) I believe the competitors will be trying to copy, what Frigidaire has done here. At this price, I would call this product the industry standard! Look no further! Hunter Holmes -- Addendum -- I missed this at first. This unit has a handle that is sort of hidden. A recessed black plastic carrying handle that pulls out from the top of the unit with a 2 inch clearance and it's about 8 inches long. In this price range THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE INDUSTRY STANDARD! HUNTER HOLMES - ADDENDUM #2 - It's been about 3 months, and I still can't believe how quiet this machine is compared to, what was the same unit by FRIGIDAIRE 6 years ago, this current 2023 unit, I mostly hear fan and very little compressor refridgerator noise, the attenuated sound puzzles me in a great way. LOOK NO FURTHER!

Funciona como esperaba, no hace ruido

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.

EDIT: It’s now been three years and this dehumidifier has run without a problem. I give it five stars. It's early days so I am reluctant to give this unit five stars. After a month of running in my finished basement, I am pleased. I like the three-speed fan. I like how quiet the unit is. I like how much water it draws from the air – easily getting my basement to 50 per cent humidity. The high-speed is great and blows dry air a good distance, thereby helping to dry the entire room. The low-speed is really quiet. I like that it is EnerStar rated for efficiency. I especially like the ease of removing the water holder, and its anti-splash cover. The unit's handle is solid and makes it easy to carrying it up and down my split basement (3 stairs separate upper and lower level). I will revisit in the months ahead to update on durability. I expect to get 10 years from this unit, running it only in the damp months. On what I've experienced so far, I recommend this unit.

This is the 3rd FFAD5033W1dehumidifier I have had. They work extremely well removing the water content of 16 cords of fire wood I store in the basement each year for the winter season. The first unit lasted 3 years and then came up with an error code. Frigidaire/Electrolux reimbursed me the cost of the machine minus tax and shipping. The 2nd machine kept icing up after 4 months one again Frigidaire/Electrolux reimbursed me the cost of the machine minus tax and shipping. I have never bought the Protection Plan, the reimbursement came directly from Frigidaire/Electrolux each time. I have just purchased my 3rd FFAD5033W1 and after 1 week the humidity dropped in the basement from 70 to 40. With this type of warranty how could I not keep buying Frigidaire/Electrolux product.

Perfect size for my basement. Still happy after a year of usage. UPDATE AFTER 2 YEARS: I bought the dehumidifier in July 2023. I only submitted my review in December 2024, to make sure I had properly tested it. Well, it is now May 2025 and I just plugged it in for the new summer season… and the compressor no longer works. The fan works, but there is no water in the bucket after 3 hours and the humidity level in my basement hasn’t lowered. So it only lasted for 2 summers.