Frigidaire Humidity Control Quick Dry Dehumidifier

The Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 efficiently lowered the relative humidity in our test basements from 65 to 70 percent humidity to 45 or 50 percent, a level that inhibits mold yet remains comfortable to breathe. It held those levels consistently even during a week of nearly nonstop rain (like all our picks). It has the best interface of any model we tested, with large buttons and legible text easily visible in dim light. Detaching, emptying, and reattaching the reservoir was easier than on any other model we tested. It’s relatively quiet, it has a useful handle and wheels, and it even looks pretty nice, if you have to use it in a living space. Frigidaire is easier to deal with on warranty issues than most smaller brands, and this model is usually in stock online or at major retailers.

Modern looking. Portable. Good for a medium size room. Washable filter. Easy to use. Easy to access water bucket. Quickly helped humidity in room

It's not surprising that the Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 is one of the most popular dehumidifiers on the market. This no-nonsense dehumidifier managed to reduce the relative humidity by about 50% in about an hour and 40 minutes. While it doesn't have hand-holds, the FFAD7033R1 has a large handle and wheels that allow it to move easily. The filter is mounted on the back of the dehumidifier, and is easy to remove and clean as needed. The Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 is a great workhorse dehumidifier.

Is very good for energy efficiency. Is excellent for water removal. Is very good for humidistat accuracy. Is very good for noise.

Frigidaire has a lot of dehumidifiers on the market, but this particular model hits all the sweet spots with very few downsides. It’s Energy Star rated to help you save money, and can remove up to 50 pints of water from your home each day to cut down on moisture. The tank itself can hold around 13 pints, and has pullout and splashguard features to make getting rid of the water much easier. There are also connections so that you can hook the model up to a drain for continuous operation – more suitable for workplaces or trailers. The electronic controls include a digital humidity reading, a timer for setting schedules, and other basic modes. We aren’t overlooking the design, either: This dehumidifier skips the common radiator-like design for a smoother, friendlier appearance that we appreciate.

If you need a large capacity dehumidifier that handles 70-pints per day in moisture this pick from Frigidaire is a winner. Use it in your basement, attic or anywhere dampness lurks. In order for it to handle this large capacity, it is best to have it by a drain so it can properly dispose of the water when it needs to or you have to dump this every 12 to 24 hours. Users love that it is quiet and that it pulls a lot of moisture out of the air keeping it at their optimal percent of humidity. For anyone that needs heavy-duty dehumidifiing, this is a smart option.

Somewhat loud on highest setting

This model had no discernible flaws in its performance.

By comparison, the Frigidaire FFAD7033R1 only collected 11.2 pints. That translates to roughly 67.2 pints over 24 hours -- less than the manufacturer's expected 70 pints.