Frigidaire Dehumidifier, High Humidity 50 Pint Capacity

To be completely transparent I was hesitant to spend this much on a dehumidifier but I am so glad I did! Our house is two stories with very high ceilings, and approximately 3000 square feet. It works for our entire house! I purchased humidity gauges for our downstairs master bath, kitchen, powder room, and for various rooms upstairs such as bedrooms, office, bathrooms, and our son's playroom. All the the gauges are within 1% of each other. We have the dehumidifier upstairs. Our master bathroom, which is located downstairs, the furthest away from the dehumidifier, is exactly what it says upstairs most of the time and the few times it is not, the humidity gauge is within .1-.9% range. The dehumidifier has wheels on the bottom and is extremely easy to move to another room as we moved it several times when we first purchased to determine where we wanted to keep it permanently. When the dehumidifier turns on and off it is very quiet. It will alert you when the tank is full by beeping a couple times and the light indicator on the top will let you know as well after the beep notification. Also, it has a water level which can be viewed quickly as you walk by the dehumidifier. The tank slides out very smoothly and the handle on the tank makes emptying it super simple.

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

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.

Great dehumidifier! After reading reviews and ratings, I decided to buy this oversized capacity unit for the lower level den. This took humidity levels from 63% down to 45% in the matter of 2 hours max! The only have 2 down sides: 1) is that you can’t set this for a 24 hour cycle. When the unit is off the timer turns it on per the timer setting. When running the timer turns the unit off per the timer setting. Since I’m in the den every day not a huge deal but this is not good if set in an unoccupied location unless you run it constantly. 2) in the percentage mode the unit cycles every nine minutes no matter what the actual humidity level in the room is. It would be better if it could sense the humidity while off and only turn on when the actual humidity reaches the set level. This unit is so efficient that I would recommend it even with the couple of issues described above. I am very pleased with the efficiency with which it lowered the levels in the room. Update: original unit stopped dehumidifying after about five weeks of operation. Replacement arrived in about ten days, absolutely no hassle. This new unit functions better, addressing my point No. 2, humidity percentage level set and unit shuts off when level is reached and then restarts when the level exceeds the setting.

We bought the 50-pint dehumidifier. It's worked really well pretty much filling up daily for the last 3-years. It is getting a bit noisier so we've moved it out of the bedroom and into the bathroom. My only complaint is that the air that comes out of it is about 78-80 degrees F. It was starting to warm the bedroom in an uncomfortable way. However, the bathroom being a little warmer is very nice on cool spring mornings. I would say it'll work great for us for another 2 years. I think in a basement or attic it would work great for a long time. We have a small apartment and you can hear this thing in any room. It's a dull roaring white noise sound. Similar to a bathroom fan. I usually shut it off at night because it did keepe up on occasion. I do think it started getting louder after 2 years. These are a necessity in central Texas in the summer. If you're looking for something for the bedroom I'd suggest a smaller quieter unit you keep closer to your person to reduce humidity in a room. I'm removing 1 star because of the noise and the what produced. Otherwise it's a great product that still works as intended 3-years later.

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.

Love this! The controls are easy to deal with and I like that the bucket holds nearly 1.5 gallons. It has done a great job lowering the humidity in our 1200 sf basement. It looks attractive and is much nicer than the GE model it replaces which only lasted 2 years b4 it no longer worked. This one seems to be higher quality. It has 3 speeds, low is very quiet.

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.

Used it for 4 months in late summer and fall. Come spring, like everyone else, got the “EC” error code, meanining the refrigerant leaked (it’s apparently toxic) and the unit is completely useless and unrepairable (coils don’t get cold so doesn’t dehumidify). It’s still under the very short 1 year warranty. Wasted my time calling the phone number right on the unit, but that’s no good if you’re in Canada (they only tell you at the end of the several days long process). Finally got ahold of Frigidaire Canada, had to fight on the phone with the support rep who wanted me to drive from Montreal to Edmonton to return the unit to the supplier (the guy didn’t seem to know or care where either of these places were or what Amazon was). Finally it turns out he can just magically send me an email with a refund procedure (minus taxes and shipping!). The procedure is convoluted and you get a virtual credit card at the end which you might mistake for a phishing scam. Amazon should not sell this obviously flawed product, 20% of ratings say this thing dies, the other ones are new buyers.