Danby Premiere DDR6009REE 60 Pint Capacity Dehumidifier with 2 Fan Speeds, Electronic Controls, Adjustable Humidity Settings,

by Danby

Product Features

• 60-pint capacity dehumidifier - Ideal for medium sized spaces
• Low-temperature operation -- To 41 degrees F
• Adjustable humidity settings -- Offers touch-button control of humidity level
• Removable air filter -- Easy to remove and clean to maintain optimal performance
• Auto defrost, bucket full indicator and auto-off, two fan speeds, electronic controls

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 15.3 x 23.6 inches ; 35 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 45.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001PMXGL2
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,701 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #78 in Home & Kitchen > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Dehumidifiers

Product Description

60-pint capacity dehumidifier offering adjustable humidity settings, two fan speeds, and low-temperature operation. Worry-free and energy efficient operation.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed review: lowers humidity very well, but NEVER turns off, November 8, 2009

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J. Chiarilli (Syracuse, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Danby Premiere DDR6009REE 60 Pint Capacity Dehumidifier with 2 Fan Speeds, Electronic Controls, Adjustable Humidity Settings, (Kitchen)

We purchased this unit for a very wet basement in a old house (read: standing water during spring snow melt and heavy rains). After making major drainage improvements in the basement (perimeter drain pipe and sump pump), we wanted to further dry it out so we could store things down there without worrying about mold and mildew. This unit does a very good job at lowering the humidity. After only a short while of use, there is a noticeable difference. The unit is easy to set up and very easy to use.

There is only one MAJOR drawback. The unit does not shut off when the desired humidity level is reached. Ever. The condenser does turn off, but the fan runs indefinitely. There is a timer that the user can set to have it turn off after some specified number of hours, but how useful is that?? One of the features we liked was the EnergyStar rating -- however, we just received our highest electric bill in the 10 years we've been i this house after having the unit running for the last month. Coincidence?? The $100 unit we purchased several years ago, although it didn't remove moisture too well, even was able to cycle on and off based on changes in humidity. This is a major disappointment!

We purchased this brand because a previous model was a Consumer Reports "Best Buy". When we tried to purchase that model on line, the web site said it had been discontinued and that this model was equivalent. Well, I guess that teaches me to trust the manufacturer's word. I would be very surprised if this model received good reviews from Consumer Reports given this issue.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Continuous Drain problem and Responsiveness, October 3, 2009

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John G. Staples (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Danby Premiere DDR6009REE 60 Pint Capacity Dehumidifier with 2 Fan Speeds, Electronic Controls, Adjustable Humidity Settings, (Kitchen)

Overall, I am very pleased with the efficiency of the unit to remove humidity, to not freeze up. I have had problems with other units freezing up. This unit is extremely quiet which is a blessing. Some other issues explained below, although remedied, are troubling.

I purchased this unit in May of 2009. I first noticed that the fan apparently runs 24/7 whether or not it is calling for the compressor to dehumidify. I emailed Danby and waited a week. No response. I emailed again and was told that yes, the fan runs continuously but uses little power and helps keep the area constant. Then after the continuous drain working fine for a couple of weeks, I found the container filling and having to be emptied. I checked the connection, it was fine. I emailed support and heard nothing for over two weeks. I emailed again, and the email bounced back. I then tried calling 800 support number off and on for two days, and it was busy. I then called the main number and talked to someone who told me to call 800 support. I explained I could not get through and was connected to someone's voice mail. She emailed me and told me there was a problem with this unit, and that a fix would be mailed to me. I waited almost two weeks, no mailed fix received. I then called and left a voice mail again, and got an email that another set would be mailed to me. Today, three weeks later I did receive the fix kit. I can't help but wonder why, if I registered my unit, they did not send out notification of the problem. Outside of this issue, I have been pleased with it's performance.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Beware Danby dehumidifiers, November 4, 2009

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T. Budell (Vermont) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Danby Premiere DDR6009REE 60 Pint Capacity Dehumidifier with 2 Fan Speeds, Electronic Controls, Adjustable Humidity Settings, (Kitchen)

We bought model DDR3008EE in 6/08 . It worked well at first, but in Fall 2008 ate a lot of power, and its anti-icing function appeared to stop working. We didn't use it over the winter. We turned it on in 7/09 and found its coils would not cool. Other than the fan blowing air, it was totally non-functional. A local shop confirmed that the coolant had leaked out. It took many calls to Danby just to finally get a human being instead of a machine. The man told me Danby couldn't help us as the 1 year warranty had run out. We paid $242 for this piece of junk. We won't ever buy a Danby product again.