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Customer Reviews for Frigidaire 30-Pint Dehumidifier

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Model #FAD301NWD

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  • 92% recommend this product
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Perfect for small apartments
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I live in a studio apartment. This dehumidifier is the perfect size. It's lighter than my old one and easy to use. The reservoir is also bigger than my old dehumidifier's, but still light enough to empty without worrying over spilling. My sole "if only" is that it would be even better if the dial listed relative humidity for easier selection. I haDC to play around in order to figure out where the 45% range is.
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    Extremely quiet
    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My new dehumidifier has been in operation for over a month in my unfinished basement. It’s the quietest unit I’ve ever owned and has been controlling the humidity flawlessly. I can now use that space for exercising and hobbies without dealing with the incessant noise of my old unit.
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      This unit worked well for 4 years until it started leaking from the base last week. Somehow I mis...
      This unit worked well for 4 years until it started leaking from the base last week. Somehow I missed that in addition to regular cleaning of the removable filter the unit needs to be dismantled and the coils need cleaning as well. I don’t know how often they should be cleaned. I just know mine were caked with wet dust even though I kept the removable filter clean. I am posting because this is an easy project. It also may be the remedy to a leaking unit and save it from the landfill.
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      Response from FrigidaireSupportSep 18, 2019
      Hi, Humid! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. Sounds like you are on the right track with cleaning the filter. Which is recommended to do so every two weeks, based on normal operating conditions. We do not recommend taking the dehumidifier a part to clean the coils, for safety reasons. To ensure the cabinet and coils are clean, it is recommended to dust the cabinet with an oil-free cloth, or using a damp cloth. You can also vacuum the grill using a brush attachment. You are able to locate any cleaning instructions in the manual, with the following link, ftp://ftp.electrolux-na.com/ProdInfo_PDF/Edison/2020266a0493en.pdf on page 8. Kindly, Ciara Frigidaire
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        Compact and Powerful
        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my second unit I purchased. I was hesitant to select a 50 pint or 30 pint, but I decided to get again the 30 pint. This unit is very powerful. I place it in the living room ( 450 sf) with a humidity level of 76% and in 3 hours it drops the level to 54%. The noise level is comparable to other unit and the energy efficiency is great. I have not notice the increase in my electricity bill. Besides, the compact model and color goes well with the overall furniture of the house. It is easy to roll from one room to another and minimum maintenance. I highly recommended this unit.
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          New dehumidifier
          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Over the years have purchase 3 Frigidaire dehumidifiers and they all have operated efficiently and love that this model was still available.
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            Does it's job
            Bought this a few months ago & so happy I did! We're tiny home living & needed something to remove the excess moisture in our home. My Windows no longer get condensation & mold! Yay! It can be kind of noisy when the bucket gets full. The filter is very cheap! When it arrives I inspected everything & found one corner of the filter mesh is kind of messed up, I'm just careful with it & hope it doesn't frey further. All in all I'm happy with this product.
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            Response from Online Outreach SpecialistMay 9, 2017
            IamZim, great to hear how happy you are with your dehumidifier purchase! Tiny home living sounds lovely. For the noise, disconnect the power to the dehumidifier, and check for any loose items that may be causing the noise. Please be on the lookout for an email from me shortly with some information. Your friendly Frigidaire lady, Ruth
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              Frigidaire 50 pint Dehumidifier
              My son has 3 large fish tanks in his room and prior to installing the Frigidaire Dehumidifier the windows were dripping wet 24/7 after only 3 days the windows were dry and continue to stay dry and the unit keeps the room at 60% humidity with minimal running. I am very pleased with this product.
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              Efficient and quiet dehumidifier all in one!
              I purchased this dehumidifier to replace one that was recalled. After reading multiple reviews on multiple options, I settled on the Frigidaire 50 pint. I've not been disappointed. It is quiet, efficient and keeps our entire basement very comfortable.
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              Quiet, efficient product
              I purchased a home with a full basement that had quite a musty smell! Within a week of using this dehumidifier, the smell was all but gone, and I was able to then use my basement for storage.
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              What a workhorse...
              The unit came in good shape despite a few bangs to the packaging along the way. There really is no set-up involved except for removing it from the box and reading the instructions, then putting the bucket back in place after all shipping tape is removed. I bought this unit to replace an aging dehumidifier, and wow! It really works fast, relative to the older one, and is much quieter. It took only about three days to remove every last bit of odor and built-up smell of moisture. It is doing such a good job that it seems as if the basement doesn't even need a dehumidifier, but I'm not fooled. I'm the one emptying it. I had decided from the first day to use the bucket instead of the hose attachment (you supply your own hosing) because I wanted to see how much was coming out of the air. Buckets! After a rain... one bucket a day. During drier spells, around half of the 50-pint capacity, therefore I'm emptying it every other day under those conditions. I would highly recommend this unit for mild to moderate moisture and odor problems in a medium-sized space (I'd estimate the area of my basement the unit operates in at slightly less than 500 sq. ft.) I'm sure it's probably more than capable in a smaller, enclosed room. Also, bonuses: it doesn't generate a large amount of heat like my last two units did, and the noise level, which I mentioned already, is minimal for all the work it does and I would compare it to a room/window A/C unit, but maybe slightly less noisy.
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              A GOOD VALUE FOR THE PRICE
              This machine is as close to a good old fashion dehumidifier that I could find on todays market. It has simple and easy to set controls. The operating instructions are well written and there are no complicated setting operations. This machine seems to be very efficient and runs quietly. It is too soon to determine how energy efficient the machine is and I don't have high expectations in that regard. I tried and returned two other units from other sources before settling on this one. I am now a happy guy.
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              19 found this review helpful
              easy to use, works great
              Easy to operate, I am amazed at how much water it takes out of the air.
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              12 found this review helpful
              bought this unit plugged it in set it to constant run for almost 2 years never shut off this has ...
              bought this unit plugged it in set it to constant run for almost 2 years never shut off this has done a major job in my house but it has finally ran its course it is done but yeah should have bought 2 that way i could have switched them every other month amazing unit no issues at all it just worked it self to death i think VVery impressed.
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                controls went wonky
                I have had this for over a year. I put the controls on full time dehumidify for two days over Thank and then moved it back to 45% and the unit runs constantly. It use to shut off when it hit 45% humidity. I have a humidity reader and it gets as low as 35 and still runs.
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                  Don't buy a Frigidaire dehumidifier
                  I purchased a Frigidaire FAD504DWD dehumidifier which lasted several years and stopped working. I paid $$$ because I saw that it received good reviews.
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                  Response from FrigidaireSupportNov 19, 2020
                  Hello, Steve123. We’re so sorry to hear your dehumidifier isn’t operating as designed! We’d love to hear more to determine the specific failure and see what we can do to make things right for you. When you have a moment, join us via Live Chat on our website or through our Customer Support line at 1-800-374-4432 Monday through Friday between 8:30 am until 8:00 pm EST. We’ll be happy to help! – Hailea Frigidaire
                    Sized correctly
                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My basement is really not damp, but due to having some things I don't want ruined, I do use a dehumidifier. This one seems to be working very well. I do wish the dial for humidity level was more user-friendly.
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                      Very good
                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've only had this for a month and it seems to be doing exactly what it needs to do. You can choose to empty the water bucket when its full, or buy a separate drain hose.
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                        Works VERY WELL !!
                        I have bought two of this model. One about 4 years ago for the 30 ft RV. (Hot humid area) I bought a second one August 2020 for the house. I know it is not large enough for 2500 sq ft house but I use it all over the house; moving it to a different room daily. We have a 5 ton heat pump also that helps a great deal. I really like it in the Laundry room. It draws almost a full tank of moisture per day in the most humid areas & when the weather is more humid. On low humidity days as little as a pint. I will be buying 2 more because they are work horses doing a very good job & because of the simple control knob. No touch pads to wear out or malfunction. ( I see no use for touch pads when knobs work & last longer.) They are rolled easily from room to room. I would buy a larger capacity but they do not come with the knob control. But 3 in house should do nicely for seasonal high humidity. I also have 2 of your Frigidaire 8,000 BTU AC with Heat window units that work perfect in a shop (30 x 12) & a small doggy room. They keep my rescue dogs cool in the summer & warm in the winter, I know they would be great in a house if needed too.
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                          Works Great!
                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased a month ago. Very satisfied. I have a larger unit in the game room and decided to put a smaller unit in the storage room.
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                            Grate Dehumidifier
                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have this in my shop to keep my tablesaw from rusting. Work great. I like the simplicity of the one knob to control it. Thanks.
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                              BIG DIFFERENCE!
                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] OMG!! What a huge difference it is making in my basement. I am so proud of myself, of the choice I made to go with this one, after reading so many reviews of other brands. You won't be disappointed!
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                                Not good
                                Stoped working in less then 1 year I am a AC mechanic it lost its Freon Charge
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                                Response from Outline Outreach SpecialistOct 8, 2020
                                Hello, Nickjg! Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear of the issue with the dehumidifier not working. This is not what we would want for you, and we would like to help. We have sent you an email in regard to your concerns. We look forward to your reply! For immediate assistance, please feel free to chat with us online at Frigidaire.com or contact us via phone at 800-374-4432 Monday-Friday, 8:30 am- 8:00 pm EST. -Katrina
                                  Good product
                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The unit works perfectly. I do wish it had a fan speed setting, instead of just either running or not running. Also, the humidity bar on the dial is a bit misleading. When you're turning the dial up, you're turning up the dryness not the humidity.
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                                    Simple to operate
                                    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this dehumidifier for my RV. I chose this one because it is very simple to operate and has manual controls. It works great to keep the humidity down in the RV when it is in storage in very humid Florida.
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                                    Response from Outline Outreach SpecialistOct 7, 2020
                                    Hello, tonytex! Thank you for your feedback! It's great to hear that the dehumidifier is working well. Your feedback is certainly valuable to us as we ensure continuous improvement in our products. Feel free to chat with us online at Frigidaire.com or via phone at 800-374-4432 Mon-Fri 8:30am – 8:00pm EST. -Katrina
                                      It does the trick. Love it!
                                      [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am so happy I purchased this unit. It works well and I'm extremely happy with my investment.
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                                        Good Basic Dehumidifier
                                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was advertised as a basic dehumidifier and it is. On and Off, with an analog knob that increases and decreases humidity. Only problem is leakage of water from time-to-time.
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                                          very functionable
                                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] bought in may. used in june for my ranch in the woods on the river. works great. have wanted to get one 3 years ago. keeps my house dry and seems cooler could be just my imagination.
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                                            Does the job
                                            [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works well, Takes a great deal of moisture out of the room, easy to use.
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                                              Excellent product
                                              [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works perfectly. Easy to use. Does exactly what it’s supposed to do.
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                                                So much water!
                                                [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I didn't realize how much water we had floating around the house. This dehumidifier pulls out so much water from the air. I already had a humidity reader, but didn't realize the amount of water in the air from 40% to 60%. It makes a blowing noise that is bearable. We mainly run it at night and the noise serves as white noise. I would recommend this dehumidifier.
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