Details come from the older review, the maker’s claims and the Amazon listing, checked on October 12, 2026. The listing no longer states 70 pints, so the old capacity figure is unverified. Power, noise and pump numbers come from the older review.
The Ivation is a big dehumidifier with a built-in pump for basements without a floor drain. Here is what the older review found, what the listing says now and how it compares.
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What You Get
Price on Amazon: $299.99 | 4.2 stars from 590 ratings (checked October 12, 2026)
Design and Size
The Ivation is compact for its class. The older review said it weighs 40 pounds and has almost hidden caster wheels that roll smoothly without scratching floors. It has a long 6 foot cord, so you can place it without an extension cord.
Looking ahead, big dehumidifiers with built-in pumps like the Ivation are what most basement owners now want. They drain uphill, run without a bucket and come with a long cord. The catch is that names and ratings change. The Ivation listing is now sold by square feet and no longer says 70 pints, which shows how much the old test and the new test have shifted the labels.
Features and Performance
- Capacity. The older review said 70 pints a day, for up to 2,200 square feet in one line and 4,500 in another. The current listing says 4,500 square feet and does not state pints, so check the maker data for your space.
- Pump. A 16 watt pump lifts water up to 16.4 feet, per the older review.
- Energy Star. It carries the label.
- Power. About 720 watts at full power, mid-range among 70-pint rivals.
- Controls. Digital panel, programmable humidity and a 24 hour timer.
- Auto-restart and auto-defrost. Keeps your settings and works in cooler rooms.
The risk to watch is noise and the pump. The older review called the unit loud, and a pump adds its own hum. A pump that clogs sends water back into the unit or to the floor. Expect more pump units with similar names. Check the model on the label, test the pump on day one and place the unit where you can live with the noise.
Noise and Upkeep
The older review called the noise high, so it is a basement unit. Test the pump on day one, keep the hose sloped and clean the filter every few weeks. See best dehumidifiers with built-in pumps for setup tips.
Ivation vs Other Big Units
For another 70-pint rival that is now gone, see the Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 review. For the 70-pint label and what it means today, read 70-pint dehumidifiers. For a basement guide, see best dehumidifiers for basements, and size your unit with how to choose the right size dehumidifier.
Prices and Alternatives on Amazon
Prices and ratings were checked on Amazon on October 12, 2026.
Price on Amazon: $299.99 | 4.2 stars from 590 ratings (checked October 12, 2026)
The Ivation with Pump is listed as a 4,500 square foot Energy Star compressor unit with programmable humidity, a hose connector and auto shutoff and restart. The title no longer says 70 pints. It has a 4.2 rating from 590 ratings.
Price on Amazon: $299.99 | 4.4 stars from 1,024 ratings (checked October 12, 2026)
The Ivation without a pump is a hose-drain unit listed for 4,500 square feet. It has a 4.4 rating from over 1,000 ratings.
Price on Amazon: $309.99 | 4.6 stars from 15,323 ratings (checked October 12, 2026)
The hOmeLabs 50 Pint with Pump has a 4.6 rating from over 15,000 ratings.
Price on Amazon: $449.99 | 3.8 stars from 654 ratings (checked October 12, 2026)
The Frigidaire 70-Pint with Pump has a 3.8 rating from 654 ratings and costs more than the others.
Pros and Cons
Pros: built-in pump with a long lift; Energy Star; compact for its class; long 6 foot cord; smooth casters; auto-restart and auto-defrost.
Cons: loud; capacity figure unclear on the current listing; pump is one more part to fail; mid-range power draw.
FAQ
Is the Ivation 70-pint dehumidifier still sold?
The Amazon listing now reads 4,500 square feet with a pump and no longer states 70 pints. Check the maker data.
How high can the pump lift water?
The older review said 16.4 feet. Check the manual for your model.
Is it quiet?
No. The older review called the noise high, so use it in a basement or a garage.
Final Word
The Ivation with pump is a solid choice for a large basement with no floor drain. For stronger reviews, check the hOmeLabs with pump first.
What happens next: expect more pump models labeled by square feet and current-test pints, with better filters and smart controls. For a large basement without a floor drain, a pump unit is a sensible choice.
Related Guides
Keep going with 70-pint dehumidifiers, best dehumidifiers with built-in pumps, Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 review, best dehumidifiers for basements and how to choose the right size dehumidifier.
