Frigidaire FAD301NUD 30 Pint Capacity Dehumidifier with Auto Shut-Off, Bucket Full Indicator, Washable Filter, Continuous Drain Option and Mechanical Controls Review

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(More customer reviews)Some of the details. First, I bought this item at Best Buy for about $150.00, plus (yes) the $20.00 for the two year extended warranty. Second, I am writing from Austin, Texas, where the humidity is not oppressive like Houston, but it is certainly not bone dry like Phoenix. And, third, I live in a 600sf+ apartment, for which the capacity of this humidifier is very well suited.
Some of the reviewers of other Frigidaire dehumidifiers have complained of noise, heat and difficulty removing the water bucket. Yes, it does make some noise, but I don't find it at all distracting, much less bothersome. If you are wanting something whisper quiet, this is not the unit you want. Regarding the heat, it also does put off some heat. However, it is a dry heat, you might say. And, though here in Austin the temperatures are moving into the consistent summer 90s, with the humidity in the apartment substantially lowered -- this is where this unit earns its keep -- by adding a fan or two I have not had to run my air conditioning since purchasing this machine, save to take off the heat's edge at particular moments of the day and night. Finally, removal of the water bucket/catcher is not at all difficult. It also has a built-in fold-down handle, which makes transporting the water easy. And, as an added benefit, I use the water for various utility purposes. Access to the filter is also very easy. Cleaning it involves rinsing it with water and then drying it. Quite simple. Indeed, the overall operation of this dehumidifier is much less involved than your average washer or dryer, though perhaps a bit more so than a toaster.
Something I did not realize is that Frigidaire's parent company is now Electrolux. With this in mind, I have reason to think that this dehumidifier should last a good while. It is most definitely worth the investment.
So, to wrap this up, if you do not live in a vast expanse of space, and are willing to put up with a noticeable hum and the production of some heat as a by-product of moisture removal, I would say that this dehumidifier is an excellent purchase and value.


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