50-Pint dehumidifiers can get rid of 50-pints of moisture within 24 hours from the air making them ideal for average households. They cover anywhere from 800 to 3000 square feet which are enough for crawlspaces and residential basements.
These 50-Pint dehumidifiers are great for spaces where valuables are kept since they eliminate excess moisture effectively while leaving the items in perfect condition without consuming too much power. Today, we’ll take a closer look at two popular dehumidifiers and try to figure out the differences and similarities between the two.
The first one is the Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Effortless Humidity Control and the second one is the hOmeLabs 2500 Sq Ft 50-Pint Dehumidifier.
The Frigidaire 50-Pint dehumidifier is affordable, portable, uses less energy, has a continuous drain feature, and is Energy Star certified. On the other hand, the hOmeLabs 50-Pint dehumidifier comes with a 2-year warranty and is also portable but more expensive. It has a sleek and clean look and feels.
Keep reading to find out how each of these two dehumidifiers performs.
Noise Output
Frigidaire 50-Pint
This dehumidifier does produce some noise like any other equipment with a fan. However, it’s a quiet dehumidifier since the noise output is 51 dB which isn’t considered noisy. Noise levels can increase when you set up the dehumidifier at medium/high fan speeds. This one stands out as one of the quietest 50-pint dehumidifiers because it has three fan speeds, unlike most other systems that come with two fan speeds.
hOmeLabs 50-Pint
You won’t be distracted by this dehumidifier because it doesn’t run too loudly when you install it in your office or home. You can leave it running the whole day while your employees work or in your bedroom without waking up your loved ones. This feature is important to offices that must run the dehumidifier during the ordinary workday. The device will help you remove harmful moisture from the air without bothering anyone as they carry on with their activities.
Durability and Warranty
Frigidaire 50-Pint
This device comes with a one-year warranty. It gives you peace of mind because you will know that the manufacturer stands by their product and are willing to fix any problems that occur in the first year of use at no cost to you.
The device has been built using sturdy materials that feel solid enough to last a long time.
hOmeLabs 50-Pint
The two-year warranty that comes with this device takes things a notch higher. Unlike the Frigidaire 50 pint dehumidifier, the warranty on this one will keep you covered for two years. It shows that the manufacturer has a lot of faith in the product and that they know that you will not have any problems using it.
Energy Efficiency
Frigidaire 50-Pint
This dehumidifier has Energy Star certification that meets all the energy efficiency requirements set by the EPA. It means that the dehumidifier will perform better than most other energy consumption. As a result, you will be able to reduce your expenditure on energy bills.
This dehumidifier can also run when temperatures are below 41 degrees, resulting in better energy consumption and reduced energy bills. Moreover, the device utilizes R410a refrigerant that doesn’t emit ozone-depleting chemicals. The use of R410a is another reason that makes this device quieter and energy-efficient compared to other devices on the market.
hOmeLabs 50-Pint
This unit is also Energy Star certified, rest assured that it also meets strict energy efficiency requirements defined by the EPA for dehumidifiers.
Ease of Use
Frigidaire 50-Pint
This dehumidifier comes with a detailed control panel that you can use to choose desired humidity levels, and the machine will do the rest of the work. The buttons on the control panel are used to turn the device on/off, reset the filter, and select fan speed mode.
The LED lights are for visual warnings. They’ll let you know when your filter needs to clean and when the bucket is full. If you have not set up a hose for the continuous drain mode, there is a clear see-through circle that will tell you at a glance how much water is currently in the bucket.
hOmeLabs 50-Pint
There’s nothing complicated about this unit, so it is easy to use and vastly straightforward. There are various buttons on the top of the unit to help you set the moisture level you want. This unit also has a timer that allows you to run the dehumidifier only when it is necessary.
Air Circulation Rate
Frigidaire 50-Pint
This unit removes excess moisture and bacteria from the air making it easy to breathe. You can strike a balance between noise production and airflow using the three fan speed settings available on the control panel.
hOmeLabs 50-Pint
This dehumidifier is exceptional when it comes to eliminating allergens and nasty odors. It removes bacteria from humid air and has a Turbo mode for increasing fan speed to ensure maximum air circulation for better odor reduction. The fan speed increases from Normal Air CFM (cubic feet per minute) 165 to High Air CFM 188.
Portability
Frigidaire 50-Pint
You can move this dehumidifier from one room to another if you want to dehumidify your entire home. It has side and top handles to help you lift it. It also has wheels to help you roll it easily behind you so that you won’t have to lift it.
hOmeLabs 50-Pint
To make it easier to move around, this unit also has handles on the sides like wheels that make it easy to move around when you need to dehumidify several spaces using the same machine.
Automatic Shut Off
Frigidaire 50-Pint
You won’t have to worry about what will happen when the tank is full since the dehumidifier will shut itself off to prevent overflow. For more convenience, this unit also lets you drain collected water continuously when you screw a hose through a drainage joint.
hOmeLabs 50-Pint
You can adjust this device to your ideal moisture level and let it run continuously for 24 hours until the tank is full. When it happens, the device will automatically shut off to ensure that water doesn’t run everywhere. If you don’t have time for that, you can opt for a gravity-fed drain hose which is excellent for continuous draining.
Conclusion
These two dehumidifiers are good alternatives if you’re looking for a dehumidifier that will make your space moisture free and reduce your energy bills. The Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Effortless Humidity Control uses less energy and is environmentally friendly due to its use of refrigerant R410a.
On the other hand, the hOmeLabs 2500 Sq Ft 50-Pint Dehumidifier is essential for large spaces that are too moist and prone to moisture build up. Your spaces will remain dry, and you’ll be healthier since allergens will be ripped from the air.
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