The Frigidaire 70 pint low temperature dehumidifier (#FFAD7033R1) is an inexpensive top rated basement dehumidifier which has the capacity to remove up to 70 pints per 24 hour period for an area up to 1400 sq feet, while running at a low cost and achieving an Energy Star rating.
| PARAMETERS | STAR RATING |
| 1. Room Coverage Based on 24 Hour Moisture Removal | |
| 2. Noise Level | |
| 3. Low Temperature Operation | |
| 4. Quality of the Continuous Drainage Option Included (Ease of hose attachment, location above the ground to improve the flow of water w/ gravity and provides the hose) | |
| 5. Bucket Capacity | |
| 6. Size, Weight and Maneuverability | |
| 7. Ease of Access to Bucket & to Remove and Replace | |
| 8. Energy Star Rating | |
| 9. Ability to Access Filter & to Remove, Clean and Re-install | |
| 10. Quality of Construction & Warranty | |
| 11. Value for the Price | |
Pluses:
- Dehumidifies up to 1400 square feet
- Quiet operation
- Low temperature capability down to 41 degrees
- Option to easily connect a garden hose for continuous drainage or to empty a relatively large 17 pint container.
- Energy star Certified
- Easy to maneuver with its casters and side and top handles
- Includes auto restart so it will continue operating at the previous setting when the power resumes after an interruption
- Its front air intake and side dehumidified air discharge allows one to locate the unit against the wall
- Includes the new R410A refrigerant which not only increase the heat transfer qualities but will also protect the environment
Minuses:
- Does not come with a continuous drainage hose but can accommodate a standard garden hose
Summary: We were unexpectedly surprised when testing this new Frigidaire FAD7033RU 70 pint dehumidifier and put it through the paces. Initially, we had to turn it off and on a few times before we could determine if the compressor was actually operating since it was so quiet. Even though the humidity was very low at around 37 to 40 percent we were amazed to see water collecting in the bucket. It has an adjustable humidistat setting from 35 to 85 percent as well as a continuous setting. Furthermore, this Frigidaire has useful features like alerting you when the filter needs to be checked for cleaning which most of the time one will forget. The bucket allows easy access and the side panel opening makes connecting a garden hose for continuous drainage or pump option a cinch. The only thing we could find that most would consider a minor complaint is that they do not supply you with the continuous drainage hose. However, taking everything into account this Frigidaire 70 pint low temperature dehumidifier has to offer, we are very confident to recommend it to our customers.
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