Frigidaire 70-Pint Dehumidifier, Gray & White
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Brand | Frigidaire |
Color | Gray,White |
Special Feature | Continu, Portable, Automatic Shutoff |
Capacity | 70 Pints |
Product Dimensions | 11.6"D x 15"W x 24.4"H |
Item Weight | 47 Pounds |
Operation Mode | Continuous |
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70-Pint Dehumidifier with Effortless Humidity Control, White
The Frigidaire 70-pint dehumidifier protects your home from mold and mildew caused by excess moisture. It also helps eliminate bacteria in the air that can make breathing difficult. Frigidaire’s 70 pints-per-day dehumidifier is capable of continuous operation when the unit is located near a suitable drain. Ready-Select electronic controls include a digital humidity readout, 24-hour on/off timer and control lock. Effortless Humidity Control allows you to control the exact percentage of humidity in your room. The SpaceWise portable design includes a top handle, integrated side handles and caster wheels making it easy to move your unit from room to room.
Product Features-
- Ready-Select electronic controls with digital humidity readout, 24-hour on/off timer and control lock
- Low temperature operation saves energy and money (41°)
- Helps eliminate bacteria in the air that can make breathing difficult
- Protects your home from mold and mildew caused by excess moisture
- 70 pints per day dehumidifier uses standard 115V electrical outlet
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Brand | Frigidaire |
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Color | Gray,White |
Special Feature | Continu, Portable, Automatic Shutoff |
Capacity | 70 Pints |
Product Dimensions | 11.6"D x 15"W x 24.4"H |
Item Weight | 47 Pounds |
Operation Mode | Continuous |
Item Weight | 47 pounds |
Manufacturer | Almo Corporation |
ASIN | B00UWP07LK |
Item model number | FFAD7033R1 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #680,733 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #594 in Dehumidifiers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Assembly required | No |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Batteries required | No |
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Stop problem humidity and stay more comfortable indoors with the Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 Dehumidifier. This ultra-portable dehumidifier features numerous Effortless functions that take the headache out of operation. These include Effortless humidity control, continuous draining, full tank alerting, automatic shutoff, and more. Plus, this model is Energy Star-qualified for budget-friendly operation.
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Energy efficiency | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.2 | — |
Noise level | 3.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 3.8 | — |
Easy to use | — | 4.3 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.1 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
For small spaces | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.2 | — | — | — |
Sold By | — | AIRPLUS Lifestyle | Honeywell Air Comfort | CARENLC DIRECT | GoveeLife US Direct | AlorAir-U.S. |
capacity | 70 pints | 2.65 liters | 50 pints | 52 pints | 7.6 liters | 70 pints |
air flow capacity | — | 70 pints | 200 cubic feet per minute | 8829 cubic feet per hour | 50 pints | 115 cubic meters per minute |
floor area | — | 4500 square feet | 4000 square feet | 4500 square feet | 4500 square feet | 1000 square feet |
warranty | — | — | 5 - Year Limited Warranty 1st year parts and labor 5 Years on all parts of the sealed system, consisting of the compressor, evaporator, condenser and factory connected refrigerant tubing. | 1-year limited warranty. Extend warranty to up to 2-years with product registration on vellgoo.com. | — | One (1) year parts and labor. Three (3) years parts and labor on Refrigeration System ONLY (Compressor, Condenser, and evaporator). Five (5) years parts on Refrigeration System ONLY(Compressor, Condenser, and evaporator). Please contact us at any time if you have questions. Phone: 1-888-990-7469, Email: support@alorair.com |
operation mode | Continuous | Continuous | Standard | ContiContinuous , Comfort , Customnuous | Comfort | Auto Defrost |
upper temperature rate | — | — | 89 degrees fahrenheit | 95 degrees fahrenheit | 95 degrees fahrenheit | 90 degrees fahrenheit |
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Customers like the performance and noise level of the dehumidifier. For example, they mention it works well and is quieter than expected. Some are happy with ease of use, and appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, ease of cleaning, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the dehumidifier. They mention that it works well, the controls work flawlessly, and it does an excellent job of removing moisture from the air. Some say that it worked fine for three summers and is completely satisfied with its functionality and quality. Some mention that the unit is relatively quiet and does a great job of making a difference.
"...CONCLUSION: While both of this units are very good and will get the job done, considering all of the above I’m giving Frigidaire 5 stars..." Read more
"...That was my error and I haven't had a problem since. The unit works great. I tested it the first 2 weeks by emptying the bucket manually...." Read more
"...So far, this 70 pint unit is working very well. It arrived yesterday. Per the instructions, it had to sit upright for an hour before use...." Read more
"...I highly recommend this. It just really easy to use and works great. Nice and quiet too, about the same noise as a small window a/c unit running...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the dehumidifier. They say it is much quieter than expected, runs quietly, and is the quietest 70-Pint dehumdifier they've ever owned.
"...It just really easy to use and works great. Nice and quiet too, about the same noise as a small window a/c unit running...." Read more
"...2 - This is the quietest 70-Pint dehumidifier I've ever owned. And from the shootout reviews I've read, it is the quietest of this design...." Read more
"...The sound level is actually quieter than both 35 pint units we also own...." Read more
"...My purely subjective perception is that Frigidaire is slightly louder...." Read more
Customers find the dehumidifier easy to use. They mention that the back screen filter is easy to remove and rinse, the functionality is simple, and setting up the unit is straightforward. They also say that the unit does not difficult to operate and that the handles are sturdy and easy to lift. Customers also appreciate the intuitive controls and the simple replacement process.
"...Winner: TieEASE OF OPERATION: It is super easy to operate both of these units. No manual needed at all...." Read more
"...To attach the hose is so much easier, but make sure to really tighten the seal. I went on vacation and mine was dripping a bit...." Read more
"...I highly recommend this. It just really easy to use and works great. Nice and quiet too, about the same noise as a small window a/c unit running...." Read more
"...Humidity readings are relatively accurate (within 10%)Easy interface.Easy to empty.Cons:Truly nitpicky to clean the tank...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the dehumidifier. For example, they mention it looks good, has good design details, and is quiet. Some appreciate the control panel and wheels as nice touches. Overall, most are happy with the product's appearance.
"...However, Frigidaire is physically smaller and much more polished. Somehow the plastic enclosure of hOmeLabs unit feels flimsier...." Read more
"...I've had it. I cannot recommend it. It's a nice looking unit but it's not durable. Other 1 star reviews state similar problems or worse...." Read more
"...I highly recommend this. It just really easy to use and works great. Nice and quiet too, about the same noise as a small window a/c unit running...." Read more
"...Not the best design. I live with it and clean/sanitize it regularly...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the dehumidifier. Some mention that it's solid, well constructed, and does a good job dehumilizing. However, others say that it didn't last a year, has a reliability problem, and is not durable.
"...QUALITY OF THE BUILD: Both of these units are solid. However, Frigidaire is physically smaller and much more polished...." Read more
"...It does feel a lot drier and should eliminate the mold. I highly recommend this. It just really easy to use and works great...." Read more
"...I cannot recommend it. It's a nice looking unit but it's not durable. Other 1 star reviews state similar problems or worse...." Read more
"...It is very heavy, nearly 50 lbs. Seems to have a strong handle and moves well on the wheels it comes with, especially on hard floors...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that emptying the bucket was easy, and the tank is super easy to remove and replace. They also say that cleaning the filter is also very easy, just remove the water container and pull the filter down. However, others say that the filter was hard to remove for cleaning, and that the tank was nitpicky to clean.
"...This dehumidifier works!!! The filter is easy to clean. My basement has a air filter system so it rarely gets dirty/dusty anyway...." Read more
"...Nice idea. The reality is that these units collect and store water, as such the humidity around them tends to increase quite rapidly once the..." Read more
"...Really easy to remove the full bucket and carry to the sink to dump...." Read more
"...It slides very easily out the the front (the front panel of the unit , about the bottom half you can see in the picture is the front of the bucket)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the dehumidifier. Some mention it's worth the price, it'll save on the AC cooling costs, and is attractive. However, other customers say it'd be better to avoid the risk and wasted money. They also note that the plastic quality is cheaper than the last Frigidaire they had.
"...The pro of this is it is cheaper than the higher end models.6. Nice design.Cons:1. Struggles in high humidity areas like basements...." Read more
"...Against the grain. Without anesthesia. Very loud and very... laborious.So exactly two years ago I bought the Frigidaire...." Read more
"...Overall this newer version is worth its price...." Read more
"...This is a great product for a decent price." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the code of the dehumidifier. They mention that it displays the fatal F0 error code and stops trying to run. Some customers also mention that the defibrillator fails with the dreaded FO error.
"...Then it rested and then worked the summer and fall of 2017. It gave me an error, the infamous F0, a couple of times, but then it worked on...." Read more
"...Sure enough, the full indicator is flashing, and after re-seating the container, it starts working again...." Read more
"...Both units faulted with the F0 code. I tried cleaning the internal sensor like the 3rd party online videos suggest, but it doesn't work...." Read more
"...The new one recently started shutting itself off and registered the F0 code on the display...." Read more
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Foreword: These are two of the most highly rated and popular dehumidifiers on Amazon. So I thought it may be a good idea to compare them side by side since I happen to own both. I’ve owned Frigidaire for about 9 month and hOmeLabs for about a week.
EPA recommends indoor relative humidity levels 30-60%. Both of these units are well capable of maintaining that. Another note is that both of these units are appliances that do electrical work, therefore, they do generate heat. If you live in a climate where you don’t mind a certain amount of heating (Pacific NW, Midwest or New England), these are perfect. If you live in the South (TX, FL, etc), regular A/C unit should generally do an OK job of controlling humidity, but if you want an additional de-humidification capacity, you’re much better off investing in a portable A/C unit. Most of them have a de-humidification mode and typically draw out comparable amount of moisture. The other great benefit there is that they pump the heat outside (through the window exhaust) resulting in cool dry air inside.
Back to comparison. In general, both of these units are really good and will get your humidity down. I would recommend both of them heartily, but they do differ in finer points, which is what detailed below:
QUALITY OF THE BUILD: Both of these units are solid. However, Frigidaire is physically smaller and much more polished. Somehow the plastic enclosure of hOmeLabs unit feels flimsier.
Winner: Frigidaire
EASE OF MANEUVERABILITY: Both of these units come with casters attached and are breeze to roll around. Frigidaire has a handle on top and hOmeLabs has 2 handles on the sides.
Winner: Tie
EASE OF OPERATION: It is super easy to operate both of these units. No manual needed at all. The buttons and lights are practically identical too. One difference is that Frigidaire hydrometer goes in increments of 5% whereas hOmeLabs specifies the humidity in 1% intervals.
Winner: Tie
MAINTAINING HUMIDITY LEVEL (AUTO ON/OFF): This is where both units fail in my opinion. The idea here is that you can set a humidity level to maintain and the unit will automatically turn off when it reaches it and turn back on when the humidity rises again. Nice idea. The reality is that these units collect and store water, as such the humidity around them tends to increase quite rapidly once the airflow ceases. Frigidaire deals better with this problem by extending the window for off/on. For example, if you set the desired level at 50%, it’ll run until it hits 45%, and it won’t turn on again until humidity rises to 55%. It usually keeps off for about 10 mins, with the overall humidity variation during this time 1-3%. hOmeLabs unit is just a fail when it comes to this feature. It turns off as soon as it goes 1% below the set level (49% in my example) and turns back on 5% over. For some reason this takes about 1-2 mins, with no measureable variation of humidity elsewhere in the area.
Winner: Frigidaire (but still fail)
COLLECTION BUCKET: Both of these units come with ~1.6gal buckets that collect water. This is where you get to practically experience quality of the build as this is the part of the dehumidifier you will interact with the most. Aside of build and plastic quality here, one big practical difference is that Frigidaire includes a splash guard so you don’t have to worry about the water splashing all around while you carry it to the sink or tub. No such luck with hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
WATER LEVEL INDICATOR: If you’re using the bucket for water collection, this is the part of the dehumidifier you will most likely to look at the most to try to figure out whether you need to empty the bucket now or wait till later. This is where hOmeLabs stands out. It has a bright green bar that floats on top of the water to indicate its level. It also feature a much more of vertical opening for the level to show. In contract, it’s practically impossible to see the level of the water in Frigidaire. There’s nothing floating on top and contrary to the pictures of the product, it does not come with light blue backlight illumination.
Winner: hOmeLabs
HOSE DRAINING: I haven’t used it on either unit, but both units have it. hOmeLabs has it at the back, and Frigidaire has it on the side.
Winner: Tie
TEMPERATURE: Both of these unit generate heat, as I mentioned above. This is a basic part of the refrigeration cycle. Unlike with AC or a fridge, the resulting heat is mixed with exhaust air and is pumped back into the room. Both of these units generate a comparable amount of heat based upon my totally nonscientific method of sticking my hand into the exhaust.
Winner: Tie
DIRECTION OF EXHAUST: Both of these units draw air from the back and pump it out through the side. One notable difference is that Frigidaire throws it up at about 45 degree angle, resulting in a much better air circulation and, thus, much more uniform humidity level throughout the area. hOmeLabs, shoots the air straight out, which results in the much more intense air circulation around the floor. It also ends up not mixing the air as well in the overall area: after about 1.5 hr of operation, the humidity at knee level was ~40% (down from 65%), whereas near the ceiling was 50-55% (also, down from 65%), as measure by a network on AccuRite hydrometers. Eventually it does all mix however, but be ready for this disparity. Depending on what you want, this is could be a good or bad.
Winner: Tie
SPEED OF EXHAUST: Frigidaire has 3 speeds: Hi, Med, Lo. hOmeLabs has 2: Normal and Turbo. One thing to note here is Normal for hOmeLabs is roughly equal to Lo for Frigidaire, and Turbo is roughly equal to Medium. There’s no equivalent to Hi in hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
NOISE LEVEL: Both of these units are very comparable. My purely subjective perception is that Frigidaire is slightly louder. Measuring with sound meter and operating at Medium speed (Frigidaire) and Turbo (hOmeLabs), Frigidaire produces ~59dB at about a foot away from the front and hOmeLabs produces ~57dB. Frigidaire is quite noticeably louder at Hi speed (~65dB).
Winner: hOmeLabs
POWER CONSUMPTION: This is where there’s a big difference. All draws are measured with P3 P4400 Kill A Watt appliance. hOmeLabs draws about 1W at idle (non-operating) and 560W operating at Turbo mode. Furthermore, every time it turns on there’s a momentarily spike in current such that the lights momentarily flicker on the whole circuit. In comparison Frigidaire draws 0.4W at idle and 470W operating at Medium and 485W operating at Hi. It does not have any problems with momentary spikes at unit power on.
Winner: Frigidaire
CONCLUSION: While both of this units are very good and will get the job done, considering all of the above I’m giving Frigidaire 5 stars (but really A-) and hOmeLabs 4 stars (but really B+). Hopefully you’ll find this useful as you make your decision.
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2017
Foreword: These are two of the most highly rated and popular dehumidifiers on Amazon. So I thought it may be a good idea to compare them side by side since I happen to own both. I’ve owned Frigidaire for about 9 month and hOmeLabs for about a week.
EPA recommends indoor relative humidity levels 30-60%. Both of these units are well capable of maintaining that. Another note is that both of these units are appliances that do electrical work, therefore, they do generate heat. If you live in a climate where you don’t mind a certain amount of heating (Pacific NW, Midwest or New England), these are perfect. If you live in the South (TX, FL, etc), regular A/C unit should generally do an OK job of controlling humidity, but if you want an additional de-humidification capacity, you’re much better off investing in a portable A/C unit. Most of them have a de-humidification mode and typically draw out comparable amount of moisture. The other great benefit there is that they pump the heat outside (through the window exhaust) resulting in cool dry air inside.
Back to comparison. In general, both of these units are really good and will get your humidity down. I would recommend both of them heartily, but they do differ in finer points, which is what detailed below:
QUALITY OF THE BUILD: Both of these units are solid. However, Frigidaire is physically smaller and much more polished. Somehow the plastic enclosure of hOmeLabs unit feels flimsier.
Winner: Frigidaire
EASE OF MANEUVERABILITY: Both of these units come with casters attached and are breeze to roll around. Frigidaire has a handle on top and hOmeLabs has 2 handles on the sides.
Winner: Tie
EASE OF OPERATION: It is super easy to operate both of these units. No manual needed at all. The buttons and lights are practically identical too. One difference is that Frigidaire hydrometer goes in increments of 5% whereas hOmeLabs specifies the humidity in 1% intervals.
Winner: Tie
MAINTAINING HUMIDITY LEVEL (AUTO ON/OFF): This is where both units fail in my opinion. The idea here is that you can set a humidity level to maintain and the unit will automatically turn off when it reaches it and turn back on when the humidity rises again. Nice idea. The reality is that these units collect and store water, as such the humidity around them tends to increase quite rapidly once the airflow ceases. Frigidaire deals better with this problem by extending the window for off/on. For example, if you set the desired level at 50%, it’ll run until it hits 45%, and it won’t turn on again until humidity rises to 55%. It usually keeps off for about 10 mins, with the overall humidity variation during this time 1-3%. hOmeLabs unit is just a fail when it comes to this feature. It turns off as soon as it goes 1% below the set level (49% in my example) and turns back on 5% over. For some reason this takes about 1-2 mins, with no measureable variation of humidity elsewhere in the area.
Winner: Frigidaire (but still fail)
COLLECTION BUCKET: Both of these units come with ~1.6gal buckets that collect water. This is where you get to practically experience quality of the build as this is the part of the dehumidifier you will interact with the most. Aside of build and plastic quality here, one big practical difference is that Frigidaire includes a splash guard so you don’t have to worry about the water splashing all around while you carry it to the sink or tub. No such luck with hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
WATER LEVEL INDICATOR: If you’re using the bucket for water collection, this is the part of the dehumidifier you will most likely to look at the most to try to figure out whether you need to empty the bucket now or wait till later. This is where hOmeLabs stands out. It has a bright green bar that floats on top of the water to indicate its level. It also feature a much more of vertical opening for the level to show. In contract, it’s practically impossible to see the level of the water in Frigidaire. There’s nothing floating on top and contrary to the pictures of the product, it does not come with light blue backlight illumination.
Winner: hOmeLabs
HOSE DRAINING: I haven’t used it on either unit, but both units have it. hOmeLabs has it at the back, and Frigidaire has it on the side.
Winner: Tie
TEMPERATURE: Both of these unit generate heat, as I mentioned above. This is a basic part of the refrigeration cycle. Unlike with AC or a fridge, the resulting heat is mixed with exhaust air and is pumped back into the room. Both of these units generate a comparable amount of heat based upon my totally nonscientific method of sticking my hand into the exhaust.
Winner: Tie
DIRECTION OF EXHAUST: Both of these units draw air from the back and pump it out through the side. One notable difference is that Frigidaire throws it up at about 45 degree angle, resulting in a much better air circulation and, thus, much more uniform humidity level throughout the area. hOmeLabs, shoots the air straight out, which results in the much more intense air circulation around the floor. It also ends up not mixing the air as well in the overall area: after about 1.5 hr of operation, the humidity at knee level was ~40% (down from 65%), whereas near the ceiling was 50-55% (also, down from 65%), as measure by a network on AccuRite hydrometers. Eventually it does all mix however, but be ready for this disparity. Depending on what you want, this is could be a good or bad.
Winner: Tie
SPEED OF EXHAUST: Frigidaire has 3 speeds: Hi, Med, Lo. hOmeLabs has 2: Normal and Turbo. One thing to note here is Normal for hOmeLabs is roughly equal to Lo for Frigidaire, and Turbo is roughly equal to Medium. There’s no equivalent to Hi in hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
NOISE LEVEL: Both of these units are very comparable. My purely subjective perception is that Frigidaire is slightly louder. Measuring with sound meter and operating at Medium speed (Frigidaire) and Turbo (hOmeLabs), Frigidaire produces ~59dB at about a foot away from the front and hOmeLabs produces ~57dB. Frigidaire is quite noticeably louder at Hi speed (~65dB).
Winner: hOmeLabs
POWER CONSUMPTION: This is where there’s a big difference. All draws are measured with [[ASIN:B01BE0YHLM P3 P4400 Kill A Watt]] appliance. hOmeLabs draws about 1W at idle (non-operating) and 560W operating at Turbo mode. Furthermore, every time it turns on there’s a momentarily spike in current such that the lights momentarily flicker on the whole circuit. In comparison Frigidaire draws 0.4W at idle and 470W operating at Medium and 485W operating at Hi. It does not have any problems with momentary spikes at unit power on.
Winner: Frigidaire
CONCLUSION: While both of this units are very good and will get the job done, considering all of the above I’m giving Frigidaire 5 stars (but really A-) and hOmeLabs 4 stars (but really B+). Hopefully you’ll find this useful as you make your decision.
So far this unit is working like a champ. Much quieter than the previous model I owned, still a tad loud, but not as bad. To attach the hose is so much easier, but make sure to really tighten the seal. I went on vacation and mine was dripping a bit. Left a bit of a puddle in the basement. That was my error and I haven't had a problem since. The unit works great. I tested it the first 2 weeks by emptying the bucket manually. I had to empty the BIG bucket at least 3 times a day. It was removing a lot of water from the air. This dehumidifier works!!! The filter is easy to clean. My basement has a air filter system so it rarely gets dirty/dusty anyway. I do maintain my products. So when something breaks it is probably because of workmanship. I can highly recommend Frigidaire dehumidifier. Hopefully I can get 5 years out of this one, if not more. It only has to run in the summer in KC. I have a walk out now. I can feel a huge difference in the quality of air in the basement and it so nice to watch TV in the entertainment room. I have it in a utility room in the basement, so I close the door when watching movies and can barely hear the machine working. This is a great machine. If you run it on medium or low, the noise is very minimal. With the door shut, you can't hear it. If you don't what to put a whole house dehumidifier, this is a great alternative.
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Rapido funcionamiento, no muy ruidoso, ideal para habitaciones con mucha humedad. Es transportable (cuenta con rueditas). Facil mantenimiento
I have one for my main floor and one for my basement. I have a large family all living under one roof and during the winter months our windows would sweat constantly and I measured relative humidity at roughly 60% pretty much at all times prior to buying these units. This is not from poor insulation, it's actually the opposite. We have so many people cooking and showering and just breathing all day with no forced air heating that the moisture just has no way to get out. In the summer it's fine as we open windows and doors regularly but in winter it's a problem.
I was having minor mold issues throughout the home on window sills and even behind dressers and headboards. Absolutely disgusting.
With these units running for two days it's now 45% relative humidity and so much more comfortable. No more sweating windows, clothes dry in no time when hung to dry inside the house, even our toilet tank which would sweat and drop constantly is now bone dry.
The units are easy to use, they roll well, they are quite heavy which I take to be a sign of quality materials.
It's kind of loud, you wouldn't really want to have this thing sitting next to you while watching tv but I'm not sure how it compares to other units they might be just as loud or louder I have no clue.
I don't like how the fan seems to run constantly even once the target humidity level is reached. I get that having air flow is a good thing but personally I'd rather it shut off completely when the target level is reached.
I give it 4/5 stars great unit and it arrived quickly as well.