4,500 Sq. Ft.Dehumidifier for Basement, With Reusable Air Filter 50 Pint - Ideal For Basements, Large & Medium Sized Rooms, And Bathrooms (White)

We live near a body of water and discovered a mildew problem on our lower level, which is where my Watercolor Studio is. To my horror I noticed mildew under the sinks and even on my purses in my storage closet, so I was in a panic to resolve before my artwork was infected. First I tried Damp Rid, and that’s a good product, but I needed something stronger. My neighbor recommended this machine. So easy to set up, The minute we plugged it in, we noticed improvement! Seriously this machine pulls GALLONS of water a day out of our air. We live in SoCal near the Back Bay and can’t believe how many times a day we are emptying this machine. I actually use the water for my plants, and although my husband was suspicious at first, there have been no adverse effects. Except savings on our water bill! The smelly odors are gone, and even the cats like to hang out on this level more because the air is fresh and clean. Pros: removes excess moisture in the air, mitigating the growth of mildew and mold on surfaces, freshens the air, does not dry skin Cons: the water reservoir is HEAVY when full, and awkward to lift/empty. a person without much upper body strength might prefer to check the unit regularly and empty before it’s full. Also these units blow warm air! That’s good in cool weather but not so great when it’s hot out. Also, there’s an auto shut off, but the unit doesn’t alert you, the fan just turns off, so checking the unit regularly is a must. Regardless for me, it solves my problem and warms my room at night when the cool breezes blow so I am extremely pleased!

We have been using this dehumidifier for several weeks now. Here are our initial thoughts- Pros- It works, pulling well over a gallon a day out of the air. Easy to use, and has a running display of the humidity level. It's relatively quiet, like white noise. Rolls easily on casters from one part of the house to the next. The design is clean and sleek. Thought we might need a drain hose (it has connection for this), but its an easy matter for us to empty once of twice a day, either outside or in the shower. It does have an overflow shut off in case you forget. Cons- Feels a bit delicate and "plasticy", but as long as you are reasonably careful it shouldn't be a problem. The reinforced packing tape is nearly impossible to remove. Took way more patience than I would have thought to remove and clean off the sticky residue..

I purchased the 4,500 sf dehumidifier m about 1 1/2 years ago and it worked well to mitigate humidity issues in our home for awhile. Unfortunately, when we turned it on the fall/winter, it started leaking and leaving large puddles underneath the unit. The reservoir is still filling and the unit automatically turns off when it’s full, but a large amount of water is getting under the unit as it operates. There is no visible crack or issue with the unit and I can’t tell where the water is getting out, under the unit. We’re disappointed a dehumidifier at this price point didn’t last longer. Update - My unit is not leaking due to the auto-shutoff not working or from the back, where a hose could connect, like some others have observed. Mine is leaking from above and behind where the reservoir slides into the unit. The water should (and mine still does) fill up the reservoir from the larger hole above the slide-in reservoir. Unfortunately, there is a smaller hole toward the back that is also dripping water, and this water runs behind the reservoir/container and underneath, onto the floor. I have not found a fix or heard back from Midea customer service about how to solve the problem yet. The picture shows the problem/location. Update 2 - Customer service responded by asking for detailed pictures and information about the leak. After I submitted them, they responded that the unit is out of warranty and recommended I contact A/C repair companies in the area and hire a technician to assist. I was hoping they would at least give me some feedback about the issue. No luck.

Overall a good dehumidifier with a flaw that prevents it from getting a 5 star rating. It is a little bulky, but not so bad that it's too hard to move around, especially with the wheels. The Midea works pretty well at removing moisture from the air. Plug it in, set on auto, and it's good to go. The noise is very noticeable in any kind of living area, especially when Turbo mode is on. It's fine for a basement though. The built-in bucket can easily fill up in a day, so I opted for using a drain hose. This is where I knocked a star off. Firstly, for the price, they should include a drain hose. They don't, but any hose with a standard garden fitting will work. Secondly, even though a drain hose is attached, the bucket slowly fills up over the course of a week or so. When the bucket is full, the dehumidifier stops working until it is emptied so you have to check on it once in a while. I have two of these units, and both exhibit this flaw. Aside from this flaw, I like this dehumidifier. I don't know if I'd buy it again because of the bucket/hose issue though. I have a different brand of dehumidifier that also uses a hose to drain, and I never need to empty out the bucket on it. Update 09/2021: I still have two of these units running. They’re working great. Clean the filter once every couple of months and they’re good to go. Strangely, I haven’t had to empty the bucket in the last forever.

works well. i had a mildew problem in my quest bedroom. after we cleaned the rooms, this machine is running 24hr/day . we ordered parts so we could have it drain directly to the shower drain and it works fine. be aware that to have direct drainage, you must elevate the unit on a stool to let gravity dispose of the water into the drain.

Due to the voltage. This appliance works on 115v and has an American spec plug. You need to add to this purchase a power converter from 220v to 110v. That is an extra 200AED. Ultimately if an appliance is sold by Amazon US, don’t buy it. Lesson learned here.

This thing is a beast. I bought it to deal with humidity in my 2,300 sq. ft. basement, and it started pulling water out of the air almost immediately. Before I set it up, the humidity was sitting around 73%, and now it stays steady at 45% without the unit even working that hard. Setup was simple — plug it in, set your humidity level, and let it run. The WiFi feature is actually super convenient. The machine sends a notification to your phone when the water bin is full, which saves you from constantly checking it. I didn’t think I’d use the app much, but it’s turned out to be really handy. The tank is a good size, and I’m emptying it less often than expected. Noise‑wise, it’s quieter than other dehumidifiers I’ve owned. You can hear it running, but it’s just a steady fan sound — nothing annoying. What I like: Pulls moisture fast — noticeable difference right away WiFi control + full‑tank notifications are genuinely useful Quiet for a 50‑pint unit Large tank, easy to empty Reusable filter Honestly, I can’t think of anything negative to say about it. If you’ve got a damp basement or a big space to dry out, this unit handles it without any fuss. Solid buy.

Wrong voltage for Singapore market! Do not buy unless you plan to use a voltage converter!

Our AC broke down in our home during a heat wave. It was about 30-35 Degrees Celsius plus and Humidity was High at 60-70 percent in certain spots in the house. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced such heat in the home before. The humidity was killer but I kid you not when we bought this while waiting for this AC unit to be replaced (that was a whole other ordeal), the heat in the house dropped dramatically within hours. The house was cooling off and the sticky heat in the air felt gone. The whole bucket was filled with water so it sucked it right up. A total life saver, mind you I live with my grandmother and we had to take her to hotels for a couple of nights because of how dangerously hot it was for her. This dehumidifier sucked up the humidity right out of the air. 15/10! This is a great device I totally recommend it!!! :) I have pictures of how hot it was in the house! Don’t have any after but it’s at a normal level now still waiting on the AC unit (been about two weeks now) but this thing has made it manageable to be in the house until that’s fixed!

I have a heated garage that has poor drainage for many reasons. This has pulled 20% moisture out of the air when the snow melts and has kept things in better shape. It's a double-garage with an extended side part. I have not made use of the wifi/app portion. The back port to set up a drain tube into a bucket or barrel has threading on the outside for the cap, so be aware that fitting a tube will require precise measurements.