Frigidaire FAD704DWD Energy Star 70-pint Dehumidifier Review

Product Review: Frigidaire FAD704DWD Energy Star 70-pint Dehumidifier

Company: Amazon

Price Range: $200 - $250

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Who Would Buy This: Those shopping for a medium-sized, free-standing dehumidifier which is easy to use and maintain. Consumers have found it works excellently in their basement to eliminate moisture from the air.

Pros:

The Frigidaire FAD704DWD features a space wise portable design which gives the unit a small footprint so it takes up a low amount of floor space. It comes with a 6-1/2' power cord so you have a good amount of leverage from the outlet. The unit is highly mobile due to its integrated side handles, top handle and four caster wheels. Those looking for a dehumidifier to be used in different rooms should take note of this aspect.

• To make the appliance as effortless to use as possible, Frigidaire have incorporated several handy features. 
• The Effortless Auto Shut-off shuts the unit off automatically when it detects the water tank is nearly full.
• The Effortless Continuous Drain Option drains the unit continuously when connected to a drain so there is no bucket for you to empty. A regular garden hose is fine for this.
• When the water tank needs to be emptied, the Effortless Full Tank Alert System notifies you so you don't need to keep checking the water level every so often.

Top center ready-select controls with a digital readout give you convenient access to the unit’s functions. The humidity control gives you complete control over the humidity level in your room. There are two fan speeds to give you control over the rate which the machine runs at. A timer is included which is very handy if you want the machine to run whilst you’re away.

A washable antibacterial filter is included to give your room fresher air and reduce the presence of odors, bacteria and common airborne particles.

The water bucket is front-loading for ease of access. The bucket features a carrying handle and splash guard for mess-free, easy maintenance.

Cons:

It isn’t clear how durable this unit is yet as it only recently came onto the market.

Specifications

Dehumidification: 70 Pints/day or 33 Liters/day
Energy Star rated: Yes
Safety Certification: UL/CUL
Weight: 46 lbs

Dimensions

Height: 24-3/4"
Width: 16-1/8"
Depth: 11-5/16"

Guarantee: 1-year warranty on full parts & labor. 5-year warranty on sealed system.

Summary

All in all, the Frigidaire FAD704DWD Energy Star 70-pint Dehumidifier is an impressively well engineered appliance that performs well and is very easy to operate and maintain. The precision of its digital controls is excellent so you can attain the exact humidity level you want.

The ability to run it continuously is very handy for those who want to dehumidify their room during the day whilst they’re out. It’s pretty quiet also so it doesn’t make a racket whilst running. Its mobility is also worth a mention as it allows you to move the unit from room to room with ease.