The Danby Premiere 50 pint dehumidifier (Model: DDR5009REE) is a stylish machine that will fit nicely in basements or other living areas where mold and musty odors exist. It has a relatively good sized bucket which is mounted on the front and very easy to remove. Its built-in humidistat does a desirable job in keeping the relative humidity at your preferred level. The Danby 50-pint also features a fitting on the back in case one decides to hook up a hose (which is conveniently included) for continuous drainage into a floor drain or to set up a condensate pump. The Danby is easily portable and includes all the right features needed for the best in humidity control.
| 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 Rating | |
| 9. Ability to Access Filter & to Remove, Clean and Re-install | |
| 10. Quality of Construction & Warranty | |
| 11. Value for the Price | |
Pluses:
- Low temperature operation and will effectively do the jobs in basements
- Quiet operation
- Maintaining a desired humidity level is easy with its built-in humidistat (can adjust the humidity level between 30% and 90% in 5% increments)
- R410A refrigerant to protect the environment
- Auto restart when power is restored after an interruption
- Auto defrost to prevent the machine from freezing up and damage
- Removable washable filter to help reduce dust and dirt particles
Minuses:
- Will not dehumidify a large basement
Summary:
The Danby Premiere 50 pint model is a reliable, energy efficient answer to dehumidifying a cool basement up to 1000 square feet in size. The Danby 50 pint is relatively quiet for those seeking a dehumidifier to be placed in a finished basement. Additionally, its airflow design allows one to locate it against the wall if desired. Overall, the Danby 50 Pint is compact and attractive with user-friendly digital controls and settings and makes for an ideal residential dehumidifier.
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