Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier

by Frigidaire

Product Features

• Dehumidifies 50 pints per day in medium size area
• Continuous operation is possible when unit is located near a suitable drain
• Easily accessible collection container for complete portability. Level indicator signals when container is full
• Washable filter removes both moisture and airborne particulates
• Fully portable with casters

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.4 x 15.4 x 23.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 41 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001FOPWBM
• Item model number: FDF50S1
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (96 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,270 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)
  • #90 in Home & Kitchen > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Dehumidifiers

Product Description

The Frigidaire FDF50S1 is an Energy Star Compliant 50-pint per day dehumidifier capable of continuous operation when unit is located near a suitable drain. It features full-function electronic controls, an easily accessible collection container with level indicator, and a washable filter that removes both moisture and airborne particulates. Integrated casters allow you to move the unit easily to wherever it's needed.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

108 of 111 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great unit for my Michigan basement!, July 11, 2008

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rcbuzzby "rcbuzzby" (Michigan) - See all my reviews

I'm just a satisfied buyer, that's all. I bought this dehumidifier from another source because I NEEDED it immediately but I thought I would write a review for my favorite store ... Amazon.

My unit has is the FDL50S1 and has slots in the face instead. I'm sure it's the same spec's and quality as this model.

After full internet investigation I went out to visit the all the store's in a 20 mile radius of me to view some of the models. Wasting $25 worth of gas in my truck driving to every appliance store I could find, I bought this unit. It's has great clean appearance. I unpacked it, plugged it in, set it on low fan and within 3 hours the large bucket was almost half full of humidity from my basement. I plan on using the easy to get to hose adaptor for draining in the near future but for now, the bucket is great and easy to remove. The fan is strong but I can't hear the compressor. There is NO buzzing from the unit, just smooth quiet fan sound. It makes no more noise than a good floor fan. It's in my cold basement and is good to go in 41 degrees if needed. It's important to if you have airconditioning. The basement gets COLD in the summer. My opinion is, if it doesn't have a good fan, it won't circulate the air to remove the humidity. It draws air in from the front and out the side. This makes it easy to slide up along a wall out of the way. The digital controls are on top. The casters are large and it rolls smooth on my in door out door carpeting in the basement. The only thing it doesn't do is have an auto restart if the power goes out ... but I don't care. It's just not that important to me .... I can push a button if I loose power.

With my past experience, I rate this as a perfect and very smooth unit. I thought I would reward a great product ... there's so much junk out there, when I find a good one, I share my satisfaction.

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very effective but not quite., August 4, 2008

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Eddie Luo (Commack, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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After many hours of reading through Amazon reviews looking for the perfect dehumidifier, I realized that they are none. Most dehumidifiers out there are not made to last anymore. They tend to break in a year or one summer season from what reviewers posted. Some reviewers mentioned that warranty is useless because of the labor cost to replace the covered parts. I didn't want to spend $200 on a dehumidifier that lasts one season. I'm sure you don't either.

I ended up with the Frigidaire unit because of the lack of reviews (good or bad) and the 5 year compressor (1 year parts and labor) warranty. I have used it for two months now and it works well in drying up my basement. Hopefully it lasts.

Here are my Likes and Dislikes...
Good: Strong fan to circulate the air
Good: Wheels makes it easy to move the heavy unit
Good: Handle on top of the dehumidifier and on the top of the bucket
Good: Well priced. (Long Islanders - Qualify for the $10 LIPA rebate)
Bad: It is not quiet but for a basement unit I don't mind the noise

Other Note: Kill-A-Watt meter shows that uses around 600 watt of electricity with the compress on.

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Very Well, May 4, 2009

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M. Jelfo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier (Kitchen)

First off, I have to question the 1-star review by N8N. The instruction manual addresses the major complaints in the first couple of pages. The reason the fan runs continuously for the first couple of days is because it runs in CO (continuous operation) mode until the humidity level is lowered in the room.

My unit is on day 2, and has so far sucked about 80 liters out of the air. I put it in my basement corner (with plenty of room on top and sides for airflow), and the fan runs continuously in order to lower the humidity level. After another day or two the fan will stop, at which point you can adjust how humid (or not) you want the room to be.

The unit is pretty attractive for what it is, and has a convenient handle on the top and nice rollers on the bottom. Even my wife commented on it, which is saying something. The tray is just a bit too snug to make emptying the reservoir an easy task (you have to work it a little), but this is my only nitpick. Better to have it tight than lose, which would facilitate spills.

Of the 2 settings for the fans, both are loud. :) The lower speed is quieter, but you wouldn't want to try to fall asleep with this thing in the room. It is best used in a basement or room that doesn't occupy the majority of your time. It's not jet plane loud, but it's not quiet (are any of these things actually "quiet"?).

Still, it does a really good job. My basement is noticeably drier in just the short time I've been running it. It's the rainy season right now (early May), and any damp / moisture smells that naturally occur this time of the year are absent. It does what it's supposed to do, which makes me happy. I'd recommend the unit to anyone who needs a basement dehumidifier.

FOLLOW UP: It's almost a year later, and this thing is still going strong. I love it. It has kept our basement dry during the very humid DC spring and summer. I was worried that this thing wouldn't hold up to so much use for so long (dehumidifiers are notorious for breaking down), but this unit has been a champ. Would recommend to others without reservation.

FOLLOW UP #2: It's almost 2 years later, and it still works just like the day it came in. Sure, you have to clean the filter once in a while, but our basement air and humidity have been perfect ever since I bought this (and it can get PRETTY MUGGY here in Washington, DC during the Spring). Great product.