If you are feeling dampness in your house, high humidity in the air is a reason. Weather, geographic location, and poor ventilation are the primary causes of excess moisture in the air. High humid air can result in mold growth, pest invasion, dust mites, and mildew. For effectively facing this problem, here is the Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 Review. Excess humidity can potentially cause allergic reactions in humans and even result in lung infections or worsening of asthma. Thus, this Frigidaire Dehumidifier is a savior that removes excess humidity from your environment.
Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 50 pint dehumidifier dries air quickly and efficiently. This 50- pint capacity proves it to be a perfect choice for varying room sizes, where a 30-pint or 70-pint capacity dehumidifier can be insufficient or over-sufficient. Frigidaire has an energy star, so besides cutting down energy costs, it also helps you save money that you would be spending on rectifying impacts of dampness. This dehumidifier is designed for portability and has a built-in pump for continuous draining. It creates very little noise and can even work well in low-temperature conditions. We bought this dehumidifier to test and know its efficiency.
Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 Review 2021
1. Design
This Best Frigidaire dehumidifier 50 pint gives an excellent aesthetic look with its white and black color. It has a length of 11.6 inches, a height of 24.4 inches, and is 15 inches wide. This portable dehumidifier has a 3-speed fan that efficiently removes moisture from the air. This Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 is made up of high-quality materials with powerful and custom humidity controls.
Its user-friendly control system includes a digital display for humidity read-out, 24 hours on/off timer, control lock, and a full tank alert. You can set it to run or stop automatically with the 24 hours timer, and it automatically shuts off when the bucket is full. This Frigidaire Home Dehumidifier also turns on/off automatically for a pre-set humidity percentage. It has the potential to run continuously for more than 24 hours when in continuous drain mode. This Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 Dehumidifier has a holder for wire and socket at its rear and a 6 ft long power cord. The water bucket at this dehumidifier’s front is for convenient use with a splash guard and handle to carry it for emptying.
2. Draining
With this best dehumidifier for basement, you can decide whether it should do continuous draining or not. For continuous draining, all you have to do is to connect a hose at the rear end. First, the condensed water gets collected in its bucket, and once it is full, the pump is activated to empty it for continuous draining.
This dehumidifier’s built-in pump for continuous drain pumps water up to 16 ft, and it is easy to drain water into sink or out through the window. Connect this dehumidifier for continuous drain and have a hassle-free time with it. If you prefer to use manual draining, then it’s a 2-gallon capacity bucket.
3. Pint Capacity
The Pint capacity of this Frigidaire 50 pt dehumidifier denotes how much moisture it can remove from the air in a day (24 hours). Pint is the unit of volume in liquid or dry measure; one pint is equal to one-eighth of a gallon. In terms of liters, one pint equals 0.473 liters for liquid measure and 0.551 liters for dry measure.
Generally, Amazon Dehumidifiers are classified based on pint capacity as 30 pints, 50 pints, and 70 pints dehumidifiers. This garage dehumidifier comes with a capacity that is appreciable. It can remove 50 pints of water daily. This dehumidifier is best compatible with medium-sized or slightly large rooms.
4. Efficiency
While choosing a Portable Dehumidifier for your home, its efficiency is an important aspect to consider. If you choose a low efficient dehumidifier, it will struggle to do its job and hit harder on your electricity bills. Frigidaire has an energy star certification meaning that it is an energy-efficient dehumidifier.
When compared to another device, this Frigidaire High Humidity 50 Pint Capacity Dehumidifier consumes very little power to operate. Its energy costs are far lesser and thus saves your wallet. In addition to energy efficiency, this dehumidifier also offers high-efficiency dehumidification. Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 Dehumidifier efficiently removes up to 50 pints of moisture daily. Energy efficiency and working capability together make this model the most productive dehumidifier.
5. Noise Level
If a dehumidifier is noisy, you cannot use it in your bedroom or living area. The unpleasant noise from a noisy dehumidifier will disturb you the whole time. The reason for noise may be due to its compressor design, fans, location, and other factors. In the aspect of noise level, the Frigidaire Room Dehumidifier is not ghost-quiet and, at the same time, not annoying. In Frigidaire Dehumidifier 50 Pint Manual, it is mentioned that it comes with a 1-year warranty.
This Best dehumidifier with a built in pump’s noise level varies with fan speed. With a reduction in fan speed, the noise coming out of it also reduces. If you want to place it in your living area or bedroom, it is better to use the low fan speed. In low fan speed, you will only hear the sound of air rushing out from this fan.
Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 Specifications
What We Like About Frigidaire FFAD5033W1?
Portability
If you want to use your dehumidifier in different rooms, you must choose a portable one. This Frigidaire Portable dehumidifier has movable casters at its bottom that help you move it around your home effortlessly. For lifting and storing this dehumidifier, we took help from the handles on its sides and top.
Low-Temperature Operation
During rainy seasons, room temperature falls, some dehumidifiers do not work well in low-temperature conditions. In contrast, a dehumidifier has been designed for low-temperature operations up to 41%. In this 50 Pint Frigidaire Dehumidifier, you need not have to worry about defrosting as this dehumidifier’s condensation coils are frost-free. It also can achieve the lowest humidity range of Relative Humidity of 40%.
Auto Restart
This Garage dehumidifier can automatically restart after a power outage. It has a memory function that restores the before set humidity range and all other control settings. So, after a power outage, no need to go back switch on the unit and set controls again, as it does that saving your time
Area Coverage
The Pint capacity of a dehumidifier determines its area coverage. In that sense, this 50 pint dehumidifier is best for medium to large-sized rooms. From experience with it, 1500 sq. ft is the optimum area covered by it. It is the best dehumidifier for basements, attics, and garages, where poor ventilation causes humidity build-up.
Cleans Air
Apart from providing us dry air, this best dehumidifier with the pump also cleans surrounding air. This energy star dehumidifier has a washable filter that attracts all pollutants and allergens from the air and only passes clean air into its unit. So the air that comes out is clean enough to help you comfortably breathe.
WHAT WE DISLIKE?
Bit Pricey
This 50 pint Frigidaire dehumidifier costs around $400, compared to other models with similar pint capacity, it is a little bit pricey. When compared to other models with similar features, its price is low. Though this dehumidifier is a bit expensive, it was worth every penny we spent and was a good investment.
Less Bucket Capacity
This bathroom dehumidifier works very well while using continuous draining mode. The bucket capacity is 16 pints, and this unit removes 50 pints of moisture daily. Therefore, if you are using manual mode, you have to drain the bucket at least 3 times a day, which we consider an issue. So a larger bucket capacity would have been a plus.
FAQs
Yes, this Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 50-pint dehumidifier has sensors to sense the humidity of your room. You can set your preferred humidity percentage in it. When the humidity level is higher than the set humidity percentage, it automatically turns on and dehumidifies. And it also turns off automatically when the humidity level falls below its set humidity percentage.
This Frigidaire Energy Star 50-pint dehumidifier has a memory function that remembers and restores your configured settings after a power outage. It can also automatically turn on after power outages. These two functional features help you, especially when you are away from home during power outages. Therefore, no need to check back your dehumidifier after a power outage
Frigidaire 50 Pint dehumidifier with a built-in pump first collects the condensate into its bucket, and when it is full, it uses the built-in pump to drain out. So, if you wish to choose continuous draining, then the built-in pump is necessary. The sleep type pump can pump water up to 16 ft.
CONCLUSION
The right choice of a dehumidifier can fight dampness problems in your home by getting rid of a musty smell, molds, and dust mites. Spaces like bathrooms, kitchens, and attics mostly fall prey to high humid air. Choosing a perfect dehumidifier is the key, so in addition to pint capacity, always look for its features and performance. This Frigidaire dehumidifier with built-in pump has a lot of excellent features that make your life comfortable.
This is the best dehumidifier with pump as it is easy to use controls that help you customize your dehumidifier as per your needs. This Energy star 50-pint dehumidifier supplies continuously clean and dry air efficiently and quickly. Its auto restart, low-temperature operation, efficiency, and portability adds up value. Instead of struggling with humidity problems, this Frigidaire is a great buy and helps you save from several expenses due to dampness. Hope Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 Review is found helpful for you. Happy shopping!