Dehumidifiers comparison: 41-50 pints / $0-200 price
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Dehumidifier |
Danby DDR045BDWDB |
Haverhill HD5020E |
Keystone KSTAD50B |
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Pints |
45 |
50 |
50 |
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Price |
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Low-Temperature Operation (41 degrees F and under) |
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Practical room size (sq.ft./m2) |
700 / 65 |
800 / 74 |
800 / 74 |
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Water container |
12 pints / 5.7 liters |
16 pints / 7.6 liters |
10.4 pints / 4.9 liters |
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Removable water container |
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Internal condensate pump |
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Continuous drain capable |
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Drain hose included |
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Drain hose length |
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Controls type |
Electronic |
Electronic |
Electronic |
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Number of fan speeds |
2 |
3 |
2 |
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Humidistat |
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Humidity range |
35% – 85% |
35% – 80% |
40% – 90% |
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Automatic defrost |
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Programmable timer |
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Auto shutoff |
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Carrying handle |
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Casters |
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Filters |
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Filter price |
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Filter cleaning and (or) replace |
Washable, clean when needed |
Washable, clean when needed |
Washable, clean when needed |
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Noise level |
50 dB |
53 dB |
55 dB |
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Energy usage (max) |
N/A |
620W |
520W |
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Voltage |
110-120V |
110-120V |
110-120V |
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Energy star |
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Size (inches / centimeters) |
Height: 20 / 51 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 11 / 28 |
Height: 24 / 61 Width: 15 / 38 Depth: 11 / 28 |
Height: 23 / 58 Width: 11 / 28 Depth: 15 / 38 |
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Weight (pounds / kg) |
36 / 16.3 |
47.4 / 21.5 |
36.3 / 16.5 |
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Warranty |
2 years |
1 year limited |
1 year |
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Featured accessories |
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Pros |
+Electronic controls with display +Continuous dehumidifying operation +Filter button – a reminder +24h timer +Humidistat +Comfort setting +Bucket full indicator +Auto-defrost +Auto restarts on power failure +Carrying handle and casters +Energy star qualified |
+Electronic controls, LED display +Auto restarts on power failure +Casters and carrying handle +Filter life monitor +24h timer +Full bucket auto-shutoff +Low-temperature operation +4 operating modes +Adjustable humidistat +Energy star qualified +Auto defrost |
+Electronic controls with LED display +Easy-To-Clean filter +Auto restarts on power failure +Full bucket alert +24-hour timer +Energy star qualified +Auto defrost +Low-temperature operation +Humidistat +Casters and carrying handle |
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Cons |
–Drain hose not included –Only 2 fan speeds |
–Drain hose not included –Only 1-year limited warranty |
–Drain hose not included –Only 1 year limited warranty |
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Overall Rating (max 5) |
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15% Price/performance |
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5% Design |
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35% Performance |
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15% Features |
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10% Noise level |
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20% Maintenance & Upkeep |
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Conclusions, recommendations |
(4.4 / 5)
Summary:
One of my favorite categories – affordable prices and really great performance. Electronic controls, LED displays, timers, etc. good features. The choice is yours.
Haverhill HD5020E has an electronic control, LED display. Auto restarts on power failure. Has casters and carrying handle, filter life monitor, 24h timer, full bucket auto shutoff, low-temperature operation, 4 operating modes, adjustable humidistat. Energy star qualified. Auto defrost.
Keystone KSTAD50B has an electronic control with LED display. Easy-To-Clean filter. Auto restarts on power failure. Full bucket alert. 24-hour timer. Energy star qualified. Auto defrost. Low-temperature operation. Humidistat. Casters and carrying handle.
Danby DDR045BDWDB has an electronic control with a display, continuous dehumidifying operation, filter button – the reminder, 24h timer, humidistat, bucket full indicator, auto-defrost. Auto restarts on power failure. Carrying handle and casters. Energy star qualified.
