Haier DE45EJ-L 45 Pint Dehumidifier

Haier DE45EJ-L 45 Pint Dehumidifier

A mid-sized unit with a reasonable price, the Haier DE45EJ-L 45 Pint Dehumidifier would be a great choice if it weren’t for several design flaws that make purchasing the unit a bit of a risk. If this model is your only option, however, read on – perhaps some of the specifications below will help owners to know what they’re dealing with before problems arise.

Appearance and Design

With a smooth white external casing and frontal vents, the Haier DE45EJ-L 45 Pint Dehumidifier looks much like any other dehumidifier model. It features an eco-friendly R410-A refrigerant to protect our planet’s delicate ozone layer and an extra large water collection tank. This extra room may come in handy, as it reduces the need for frequent emptying so common among other models. However, for those who want a more permanent set-up there is a hose hookup option that allows for continuous drainage to be implemented.

Functionality and Use

A low-temperature setting allows the Haier DE45EJ-L 45 Pint Dehumidifier to function under conditions as low as 41 degrees Fahrenheit, but the unit is unlikely to perform at top capacity. Dehumidifiers work by blowing air across a mechanical refrigerant coil, which cools the air and causes condensation to drip down into a tray or tank. When temperatures are too low, this refrigerant coil tends to freeze the condensation that collects – this is also known as “icing up.” For the best performance, try not to let temperatures drop below 60 degrees.

Model Limitations

Unfortunately, a host of issues seems to have plagued customers who have purchased the Haier DE45EJ-L 45 Pint Dehumidifier. Flooding and leakage from both the water collection tank and the optional hose hookup were the most problematic; in one instance, a family had to replace all the carpeting in a soaked room after the container overflowed. Others experienced cracking of the water tank, excess fan vibration, and an inability to replace the less-than-durable hose included with the product.

Customer Service and Warranty

As with most manufacturers, Haier offers a limited 1-year warranty on parts and labor for the Haier DE45EJ-L 45 Pint Dehumidifier. Unlike other manufacturers, however, Hair does not offer service stations or cover shipping costs when it comes to product repair and replacement. This means that customers looking to make good on their warranty will have to pay to ship the defective unit back to Haier – and at 50 pounds, that shipping may cost almost half as much as the original purchase price!

What Do Owners Say?

Between the flooding, cracking, and overall unpredictable quality of this Haier DE45EJ-L 45 Pint Dehumidifier, most customers report that they are simply fed up. Few if any said they would purchase the unit a second time, and several criticized Haier’s customer service, saying that the company was avoidant and unhelpful. In general, the actual dehumidification ability of the machine was not criticized – most dissatisfaction seemed to be associated with flaws in other parts of the design.

If you must purchase this model, be careful – it has an unpredictable reputation, and you are unlikely to get much help from the manufacturers should it let you down.