Frigidaire Dehumidifier 50 Pint Real World Test

We did the comparison to the 30 pint for you and the results will surprise you.

[@donmiller1457]

What was the 'small' 30 pint model/make? and comments on it compared to this one in use/setup/build quality compared to the Frigidaire 50 pint model. I think the 50 pint needs to run for 3-4 days on CO (continuous operation) before the unit is up to speed. Maybe you should check the buckets now and see if the difference is the same as on the first day few hours of opereration comparison. Thanks for the video. I did like seeing the area it's for.

[@cuddysark1]

The model number is Frigidaire FAD301NWD Energy Star 30-Pint Dehumidifier. I don't know if they make this model any more. I bought it in 2016, it failed and they sent me a new one but it isn't available on Amazon. Since 2011 I have had 5 different humidifiers and all of them fail after about 2 years. That is why I bought the extra warrantee.

[@donmiller1457]

@@cuddysark1 Thanks for the reply and information. I'll make sure to get an extended warranty.

[@robsonlin9599]

I wonder if the energy efficiency rating of the 50 pint caused the difference?

[@cuddysark1]

I don't know but from the weight and the looks I think the guts of two are the same

[@kmitchell3991]

Sure hope you have better luck with this junk than I have. I purchased 2 of these in 2019. 1 worked for approximately 18 months. I did not attempt to use the other one until September 2022. In my area, dehumidifiers are not used during winter months so it was not used for approximately 5 months during the winter. I plugged it in first time in April, 2023. It worked fine until about June 15, 2023. I noticed it was not running and had EC error code on the display. From my research on Google and You Tube, from all indications it cannot be repaired. By the way, the first one also as displaying EC error code, so I have two of the 50 pint Frigidaire dehumidifiers sitting in my basement that is not functioning and both are out of warranty

[@cuddysark1]

Unfortunately that sounds like a typical unit. I bought an extra two year warranty this time around because they all go bad within 3 years. If you want a unit that will last it will have to be a commercial unit and the cost is between 800 and 1000 dollars. I wish I had bought one of those years ago.

[@toddcatalano8664]

Did you test it the same time of day? Humidity is much higher in the early morning.

[@cuddysark1]

Good question, yes the same day at the same time.

[@y2k1307]

Did the 50 pint unit ever work out for you over time?

[@cuddysark1]

No. It works no better than the 30 pt.

[@y2k1307]

@@cuddysark1 i agree. I'm slightly disappointed actually.