Haier HDN655E Dehumidifier Review

Generally expect to see the Haier HDN655E dehumidifier for sale at wal-mart and other low cost discount stores as Haier is considered to be a bargain brand. This particular Haier dehumidifier model is a large dehumidifier and will cost around $250-$300 depending on whether you shop online (which is a bit cheaper) or go pick up your dehumidifier at the store. It is in the mid to large size category for home dehumidifiers making this one ideal for living rooms and basements, but the Haier HDN655E dehumidifier is probably not the best choice for bathrooms. That is why if you decide to go with this particular product, you should purchase it for it's potential for a basement or other medium to large sized room. With the very large bucket, it is made to handle a large amount of humidity that you do not see with the mid-size or the mini-dehumidifiers..

The Haier HDN655E is energy star qualified so it will not cause a major rise in energy cost. This is probably the best feature of the dehumidifier as it will let you run the dehumidifier for long periods of time without the huge impact on your electric bill like you will see with the ultra large or industrial strength dehumidifiers. It has a humidity setting so you can set the humidity in your room to a comfortable 50% or 60% in a digital display format which is standard for most dehumidifiers over $200. In addition, it comes with a small hose for easy attachment to an outdoor water hose for drainage. This is a nice advantage compared to other dehumidifiers as a hose is generally not included with other models and costs around $20 for a good one. The other option is that you can use the 65 pint water bucket that comes with the dehumidifier. Unfortunately, even though the specifications sound fantastic, the quality of this dehumidifier is not what you are going to find in other brands. Once upon a time, dehumidifiers would last you 10 years or more, but today's dehumidifiers are made with significantly less quality which you are likely to see if you purchase this model. There are still a few models on the market that will meet your quality standards if you are looking to get more than 5 years out of it, but the Haier HDN655E dehumidifier is probably not the way to go if that is what you are looking for.

One of the most inconvenient features of this dehumidifier is that you should expect that removing the bucket when it is full of water to be incredibly difficult due to the large size bucket. This is only made more difficult by the way that the bucket slides out of the dehumidifier itself making your life even more difficult with this model. In addition, malfunctions on the humidity panel and bucket light were reported by buyers of this product at a much higher level than both other dehumidifiers that Haier makes as well as competing brands. As reported by consumers, quality is sub-par compared to other models in its class so it may very well break much earlier than other models will as well. That's not to say that you should not buy this product as it is really easy to find if you choose to buy it in a store, but if you are buying online you can find higher quality for the money.

It is exceptionally loud compared to other models so make sure to keep this dehumidifier away from common use areas. If you happen to get one of the faulty models, keep in mind that this product is under warranty. If you call Haier they will generally replace it if it is still under warranty which is definitely a positive of this dehumidifier.

Based on direct customer reviews from sites such as amazon.com and others, the Haier HDN655E Dehumidifier is not as desirable as other models. This is just one more reason why it is better to shop online than at the big department stores because you never know what you could have spent your money on instead. Try checking out one of the Frigidaire models as they generally get better customer reviews and are roughly the same price.

Advantages of the Haier HDN655E Dehumidifier

  • Extended Warranty
  • Bargain Brand
  • Easy to Find at Department Stores
  • Energy Star Qualified

Disadvantages of the Haier HDN655E Dehumidifier

  • More Quality Issues Than Competitors
  • Not Much Cheaper Than Competitors
  • Louder Than Competing Models