Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier Review

Like most of the quality dehumidifiers that you will find out there, this one is made by a very common household brand name. With Frigidaire dehumidifiers you know that you are going to get a solid warranty from a name that most people are going to recognize. In the case of the Frigidaire 50 pint dehumidifier, the Frigidaire brand indicates quality even though you will pay around $30-$50 more than the off-brand.

The Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier is offered at a very fair price compared to brand name similar models. Do not go out and expect to get a quality dehumidifier for $50 if you are looking to dehumidify more than roughly 300 square feet. This particular model will cost you around $200 which is an average price for the home dehumidifier market when talking about a dehumidifier with a capability to dehumidify roughly 1000 square feet or more.

This dehumidifier is pretty powerful as compared to the competition. Especially compared to the smaller models, this one is designed to be able to handle a basement. Although it is not going to cover a 3000 square foot basement like the $2000 industrial dehumidifiers, it should be able to get a mid sized basement to around 60% humidity. 60% humidity is a pretty fair standard that indicates not too much humidity, but not too little either.

Emptying the dehumidifier is fairly easy compared to comparable models as well. It has wheels in case you want to move the whole unit as well which is a nice advantage when you look at the 70-pint tanks that you physically have to carry in order to empty them. The Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier is capable of running into a drain to prevent having to empty it every few days which is a plus as well. Generally it is recommended to either use the internal pump or purchase an additional more powerful pump to route the water either outside your house or into a drain if your basement is already setup with plumbing.

As with all Frigidaire dehumidifiers, this one has a 1 year parts warranty and a 5 year compressor warranty just in case anything goes wrong with the unit. That's why dehumidifierreview.net typically recommends a name-brand because they will replace components that go bad during the normal life cycle of a dehumidifier.

One down side to this model is that it runs louder than other models of similar size. Some of the quieter models are going to cost you more which is why many people choose to buy the more expensive models. However, for those that can deal with the noise it is definitely worth the savings. It is about the same as a fan. The major difference between a $350 high quality model and this $200 dehumidifier is the noise reduction that you get with the more expensive models. However since the dehumidification power is generally the same, a typical buyer will deal with a bit extra noise to save the $150.

Overall, you are most likely going to get exactly what you would expect out of a dehumidifier which makes it a good choice for someone who is looking to pick up a dehumidifier for the first time. This is essentially the exact same model as the 70-pint Frigidaire equivalent with a smaller bucket size which gives a major reduction in weight. If you are looking for a product that will get the job done without the super high price tag, this is a good choice for you.

Advantages of the Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier

  • 50-pint bucket size
  • Strong dehumidification power
  • Excellent warranty

Disadvantages of the Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier

  • Louder than the more expensive dehumidifiers