A dehumidifier is an excellent way to control the humidity levels in your home. One of the most popular brands on the market is the Frigidaire. This Frigidaire dehumidifier review will point out the pros and cons of the units to help you make an informed buying decision when looking for a home dehumidifier.
To start with, this Frigidaire dehumidifier review will highlight a few of the pros of the units as listed below:
- Frigidaire dehumidifiers come in a 25, 50, or 70 pint capacity. The capacity rating refers to the amount of water the unit will remove from the air per day; not the amount of water it will hold. The variety of sizes enables the consumer to pick the size that is right for them.
- All of the units have an easy to remove front bucket with a handle for easy carrying.
- The dehumidifier will automatically turn off when the bucket is full. To make it easier to empty, it is suggested that you empty the bucket when it is about 85% full.
- The Frigidaire line of dehumidifiers are all Energy Star certified. A dehumidifier will use electricity when it is running, so it is important to use a unit that will not use more electricity than it is saving you.
- These dehumidifiers come with a 1 year warranty. Depending on where you purchase your unit, there are often optional extended warranties that may be purchased as well.
- All 3 sizes come with an anti-microbial filter to help remove mold, bacteria, and allergens from the air. However, the filter on the 50 and 70 pint units is much superior.
- Dehumidifiers can be a little heavy. These units all come with a top handle and easy rolling casters.
- Setup is very easy with these units. Very simple instructions and easy to use controls.
To give an honest Frigidaire dehumidifier review, the negatives must also be covered. The cons are listed below:
- All dehumidifiers make noise. They suck in air and run it over ice cold tubes, that condensate and drip into the bucket. Air is expelled on the other side.
- Although this noise is not extremely loud, you will not be able to watch television comfortably with the unit running in the same room.
- The 25 pint unit gets the poorest sound rating in many reviews. This could be because they are typically used in smaller rooms. But if you can afford the upgrade to a 50 pint, it may be worth the investment.
- The units are heavy weighing between 34 - 48 pounds. If you are an elderly or physically challenged individual, you need to be careful when moving these units. It is suggested that carrying the dehumidifier up the stairs be done with extreme caution, and with the help of someone.
- The expelled air is vented to the side. Not a big deal, but you do want to ensure that it is not venting on something that you do not want air blowing on.
