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Frigidaire FAD301NWD Energy Star 30 Pint Dehumidifier
Last Updated: May 31, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Product Reliability
223dehumidifier, 2 years, stopped working, ec, compressor
+41%
-59%
" ... The second one lasted 1 year and 6 days. ... "
" ... I have had this dehumidifier for just over 3 years. ... My main complaint is that the buttons have stopped working. ... "
" ... 1 brake identified 4 weaknesses. ... "
" ... This unit lasted two short summer seasons before failing. ... "
" ... I've had it for about 6 months and had a mold problem. ... I use this in my bedroom, and I stopped getting sick all the time! ... "
" ... stopped working after two years. ... "
" ... Broke after only 1.5 years with the error code "EC" ... "
" ... Not even 3 years old & coil keeps freezing up. ... "
Capacity
117humidity, dehumidifier, sq ft, moisture, room
+92%
-8%
" ... Worked perfectly in lowering the humidity in a spare bedroom. ... "
" ... This dehumidifier is a life changer in my basement. ... "
" ... great product, we have a 40 pint that is the same brand that we use in our basement for about 5 years. ... "
" ... The feel of the house is noticeable. ... "
" ... I got my first one a year ago for the house and I just got this one for the upstairs of the garage. ... "
" ... Covers our 900 sq ft basement from a 1959 house. ... "
" ... Bought this for my basement just before selling my house. ... "
" ... Room, shower, closet, vanity), and no shower vent. ... "
Ease of Use
64easy, easy to empty, unit, set, easy to set
+98%
-2%
" ... It is easy to empty, except it is heavy when it is full. ... "
" ... It keeps moisture out of my basement and is very easy to setup/use. ... "
" ... Easy to Install and use . ... "
" ... Was easy to set up and operate. ... "
" ... Seems to operate very well. ... "
" ... I don't need to assemble it at all, it is very easy to use! ... "
" ... Very easy to read the instructions. ... "
" ... Very easy to use - setting are very easy to change. ... "
Cleaning
61filter, moisture, bucket, emptying, easy to clean
+75%
-25%
" ... It is doing a good job running in my basement and removing moisture. ... "
" ... It has removed and continues to remove any dampness in the basement and keeps the air clean ... "
" ... Easy to use, empty and clean. ... "
" ... Excellent dehumidier - removes moisture from large area. ... "
" ... I’ve had this about 7 months and use it to eliminate the water that seeps onto my basement floor when it rains (I don’t get enough water for a pump). ... "
" ... Be sure to clean the filter and maintain it so it lasts longer! ... "
" ... I've cleaned the filter twice and it's super easy to do. ... "
" ... Every few weeks the machine will light up for the filter to be cleaned. ... "
Sound Quality
53quiet, fan, noisy, compressor, loud
+57%
-43%
" ... I had been working great, the noise it’s not too bad. ... "
" ... Quiet and efficient. ... "
" ... Quiet while in use. ... "
" ... The unit is quiet and performs well. ... "
" ... It is not overly loud and seems relatively efficient with its energy use. ... "
" ... Quiet and relatively efficient. ... "
" ... in fact, very quiet. ... "
" ... Quiet and effective. ... "
Water Usage
41tank, bucket, hose, dehumidifier, air
+46%
-54%
" ... I purchased this dehumidifier at Sears and it last about two years before it will no longer remove water. ... "
" ... Now it just runs but doesn't pull any water out of the air. ... "
" ... It does not extract water but giver EC code after running an hour. ... "
" ... It only condensed about 1 cup of water a day over several days. ... "
" ... The fan is still working, but not collecting any water. ... "
" ... I know these things can be finicky, but it was a huge PITA that it didn’t work—I was trying to remediate some water damage and the delay and inconvenience was frustrating. ... "
" ... It was much louder than our old one and the water bucket is now smaller so has to be emptied more often which makes me mad. ... "
" ... I don't seem to get much water from the unit either, you would think as much as it runs I would. ... "
Drying
41basement, keeps, humidity, drying, dryer
+88%
-12%
" ... I set it at the humidity level I want and it keeps my crawl space nice and dry which protects my HVAC equipment, foundation and floor joists. ... "
" ... Keeps my basement nice and dry. ... "
" ... It keeps all 30 ft of our RV dry. ... "
" ... After drying, getting the filter lined up perfectly requires a little tinkering, but it's pretty easy. ... "
" ... Worked well with clean-up and still going dry as a bone ... "
" ... It keeps the entire basement dry and maintains 45%-50% humidity at all times. ... "
" ... The load dried on the first try! ... Also, it was very nice this morning to get clothes out of the drawer that didn’t feel just slightly damp! ... "
" ... So far works good, keeps basement dry. ... "
Overall performance
40runs, speed, performance, low, gets the job
+93%
-8%
" ... Does the job it’s intended to. ... "
" ... does the job very well ... "
" ... Does a great job. ... "
" ... So far I am pleased with its performance. ... "
" ... Gets the job done! ... "
" ... I'm actually surprised how fast it works at reducing the humdiity. ... "
" ... Does its' job! ... "
" ... reasonably quiet at the low speed and just noticeable at the high speed. ... "
Build Quality
35handle, broke, water, bucket, plastic cover
+46%
-54%
" ... The plastic on this product is flimsy. ... "
" ... It is very difficult to release the water bucket and I am sure the plastic bucket will break in a short time. ... It is very poorly designed. ... "
" ... Inspecting the pressure boundary, the is an area of galvanic corrosion where the grounding terminal is attached. ... "
" ... I knew from day one it was built to fail, feels like really flimsy plastic. ... "
" ... The fitting that the hose screws into has been broke off completely. ... "
" ... I took the entire thing apart and it must have been something in the control board because there were no loose connections and nothing appeared amiss. ... "
" ... I've had this humidifier for almost exactly two years and it started leaking from what looks like a plastic "seam" on the bottom of the unit. ... "
" ... Also the grey handle in front broke off. ... "
Storage
34emptying, container, empty, drawer, dehumidifier
+62%
-38%
" ... It filled the reservoir bucket (which I believe has a 70 pint capacity) in less than 24 hours. ... "
" ... - price is right for a brand name that works- for a larger space than I would think it would, no complaints. ... "
" ... In about 36hrs it has collected enough humidity in my basement that I’ve emptied the container 1.5 times. ... "
" ... I like how you can remove the filter when you take out the bucket. ... "
" ... Love the larger capacity. ... "
" ... The bucket holds about two gallons and fills up about every 12 hours. ... "
" ... Easy to empty water drawer. ... "
" ... Easy to empty container . ... "
Returns
31replacement, returned, replace, unit, told
+13%
-87%
" ... We had to return it. ... "
" ... We will either have to try and super glue it back on, or just return the item. ... "
" ... They did not even refer to one, just told me to replace the unit. ... "
" ... Because I could no longer return ... "
" ... Called Frigidaire on how to return and was told about the "process" which I still don't understand. ... "
" ... We tried all the manufacturer recommendations for resetting it and it wouldn't work so we returned it after about a week. ... "
" ... Of course, it took me so long to figure it out, and now looking at returning it and the return window has passed by a week. ... "
" ... We returned it same day it arrived ... "
For Running
30run, runs, summer, pretty much, constantly
+77%
-23%
" ... it is running well! ... "
" ... Very pleased on the first run. ... "
" ... The great thing is it stops running . ... "
" ... This thing has been running like a champ since I bought 2 years ago ... "
" ... It's been running for great for a while now. ... "
" ... So far it runs like a champ. ... "
" ... They run flawlessly. ... "
" ... Third year, still running. ... "
Price
29price, waste, cost, worth the money, good price
+76%
-24%
" ... This dehumidifier was worth every penny. ... "
" ... Good price for the value ... "
" ... Good humidifier especially for the price ... "
" ... Glad we spent the money on this one! ... "
" ... Especially for the cost! ... "
" ... Excellent for the money spent. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Well made and good price. ... "
Volume
27room, noise, louder, fan, basement
+48%
-52%
" ... It is loud so it has to be turned off when watching TV. ... "
" ... It is a bit loud, but not unreasonable. ... "
" ... The fan is a little loud but doesn't bother me since it's in my basement. ... "
" ... The fan sounds more like a blower, so I turn it off when I am in the room. ... "
" ... Loud and from the beginning made weird noises tho works fine. ... "
" ... Initially, very quiet, now VERY loud. ... "
" ... As some other reviewers noted, it is rather loud. ... "
" ... It is as loud as one would expect a dehumidifier to be. ... "
Software Platform
26ec, code, ec error code, year, error code ec
-100%
" ... Has EC error code which when reading several blog sites seems to be a common theme. ... "
" ... worked for almost 3 years than had the dreaded error code of EC that many others have stated. ... "
" ... Now it runs for awhile and gives an error code. ... "
" ... Broke after only 1.5 years with the error code "EC" ... "
" ... After two summers of use, it constantly flashes an EC error. ... "
" ... Update:Frigidaire now tells me that they are so backed up that they emailed me a letter with instructions which were to peel off the serial number and cut the plug and send to them via certified letter which was another $8.14. ... "
" ... It works well while it works, but after a year and a half it is displaying an error code (EC), starts for a few minutes after unplugging and then stops again. ... "
" ... My unit is just over a year old and I'm getting the well documented "EC" error code. ... "
Cooling
23room, basement, dehumidifier, warm, summer
+78%
-22%
" ... I couldn't believe how much humidity the basement has and the dehumidifier can collect. ... "
" ... This dehumidifier has a powerful fan and makes a significant amount of noise inside the room. ... "
" ... brought the basement humidity from 60+ % to an even 50% ... "
" ... during the summer my apartment is pinned at 90%+ humidity for about half the year once it gets warm out. ... "
" ... In about 36hrs it has collected enough humidity in my basement that I’ve emptied the container 1.5 times. ... "
" ... It is not overly noisy and did a good job of shutting off when the room had reached the correct humidity level. ... "
" ... Takes humidity in the house down to 40% making the air more comfortable year-round while dramatically reducing heating and cooling costs. ... "
" ... If the room is warm, the air it blows out will be warm as well. ... However once the humidity in the room lowers, the air it puts out doesn’t feel to warm. ... "
Washer Dryer
22basement, keeps, drying, dryer, entire basement
+86%
-14%
" ... Keeps my basement nice and dry. ... "
" ... Fixes cold damp basements by drying the air. ... "
" ... I love this machine keeps my basment smelling great and dry. ... "
" ... If your drained to a floor drain, it'll work continuously and dry everything out. ... "
" ... WORKS AS A NICE DRYER FOR HAND WASHING TOO ... "
" ... It is quite dry now and the mold is gone, love it. ... "
" ... Is currently keeping my basement dry. ... "
" ... So far works good, keeps basement dry. ... "
Network
22sq ft, house, unfinished, approximately, 1300 sq
+95%
-5%
" ... Works great does my hole house 1000 sq ft ... "
" ... We use basement as guest room so will have to move unit to laudrey room when guest are there. ... "
" ... The feel of the house is noticeable. ... "
" ... I use the same two models in my 4-story townhouse. ... "
" ... I have 2 of these --One in the basement and one on the main floor. ... "
" ... for reference, i use this in a 600ft² basement apartment. ... "
" ... Covers our 900 sq ft basement from a 1959 house. ... "
" ... Bought this for my basement just before selling my house. ... "
Marketplace
20works, advertised, another, seller, today
+70%
-30%
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... - Frigidaire brand name product ... "
" ... Probably my most useful, greatest single purchase from Amazon ever. ... "
" ... Try a different seller. ... "
" ... Functions as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... So we returned it (Amazon made it easy to replace it). ... "
Water Resistance
19air, bucket, tank, shower, pull
+47%
-53%
" ... It stopped collecting water after only 3 days. ... "
" ... Unfortunately the float that tells the unit to shut off when the water tank is full is working properly. ... "
" ... It only condensed about 1 cup of water a day over several days. ... "
" ... I left it plugged in overnight and I noticed the reading hadn’t changed even though I had taken a shower and the humidity had gone way up. ... "
" ... I know these things can be finicky, but it was a huge PITA that it didn’t work—I was trying to remediate some water damage and the delay and inconvenience was frustrating. ... "
" ... Checked in first 24 hours, and it did not collect one drop of water. ... "
" ... I was running it for a week now non stop - it barely gets a bucket full of water in about a day and a half to two days. ... "
" ... No water coming out at all. ... "
Setup
17set, instructions, setup, use, install
+100%
" ... Easy to set. ... "
" ... Otherwise worked well and instructions were easy to follow. ... "
" ... The instructions are very clear on how to set it up, which I appreciated. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, easy install, feeling of quality when I handled the hardware, operation according to specs ... "
" ... Easy setup, the musty smell in my basement went away after two days. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and required no set up. ... "
" ... Came ready to go and with very easy to understand instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to take out of the box & assemble. ... "
Delivery
16box, side, received, promised, product
+69%
-31%
" ... Received it 4 days ago. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Item was delivered timely and as described. ... "
" ... Arrived a day late but it arrived safely packaged in carton. ... "
" ... This product arrived as promised, with no damages. ... "
" ... Recently recieved 2 units. ... "
" ... Shipment came, opened the box and it looked just like our other one. ... Check the box label it said FAD70. ... "
" ... Mailed today 6/4 which should be another 3 business days to arrive. ... "
Fit
13fall, bucket, broke, water, summer
+15%
-85%
" ... The drawer is unusable because, when it broke into 3 pieces, the tabs holding the inner handle stable snapped off (pic), the big square thing jammed itself into a position that won't allow the drawer to slide fully into the appliance (pic) and the handle allowing you to pull the water drawer out had some tabs connecting to the rest of the internals snapped making the whole thing unstable (pic). ... "
" ... Unfortunately, those hopes fell flat after one season of use. ... "
" ... I would clean it out and leave it unplugged during the Fall, Winter and Spring. ... "
" ... It appears to be an interface fit between a punched steel plate and the heat exchanger tubes on the evaporator. ... "
" ... I swapped positions to ensure that wasn’t the cars. ... "
" ... It works, but the bucket is too snug. ... "
" ... The fitting that the hose screws into has been broke off completely. ... "
" ... Both take just a little jimmy to get it back in place ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
11drain, sump pump, attached, water, tank
+82%
-18%
" ... I normally have a hose connected to the back so I don't have to empty the bucket, but once a year I test it by removing the hose and have it fill up the bucket to make sure it still works. ... "
" ... hose plugged in perfectly, runs all the time, not too loud . ... "
" ... I have left this machine run for 30 days straight with the hose outlet emptying itself. ... "
" ... I do recommend getting the hose if you can to drain the water. ... "
" ... I have a hose connected that runs into my sump-pump well. ... "
" ... Efficiently sends moisture to our sump pump via a leader hose. ... "
" ... It's so efficient you'll need the hose attachment to keep up. ... "
" ... I chose the smaller of the two models I was looking at as I planned to attach a drain hose. ... "
Comfort
11position, major, level, keeps, fell
+55%
-45%
" ... The Frigidaire felt solid and strong. ... "
" ... Recommendation is that this needs to be a smoother mechanism, and "feel solid" overall. ... "
" ... The comfort level in it has changed dramatically now, it's still cool but is much more tolerable. ... "
" ... Keeps my insulated shop very comfortable even in this humid summer. ... "
" ... It definitely makes a major difference in my comfort level. ... "
" ... We live in Florida so this dehumidifier keeps the garage comfortable when it’s hot. ... "
Defective Delivery
10product, box, unit, broken, promised
+20%
-80%
" ... This product came in broken. ... "
" ... Unit is broken. ... "
" ... However, it arrived in an undamaged box but wouldn’t turn on. ... "
" ... It arrived with the box crushed on the top and sides. ... "
" ... I was worried but went ahead and opened the box only to find the leg was broken off and severe damage to one side of the unit. ... I was quite disappointed, but I am choosing to return the damaged item. ... "
" ... New one arrived DOA. ... "
" ... Awful product, second defective Frigidaire in a row. ... "
Features
9worked, shutoff, running, light, humidity
+67%
-33%
" ... Auto-shutoff works as advertised. ... "
" ... I have been using it in automated mode and it has worked perfectly. ... "
" ... This one has humidity setting so it only runs when needed, nice feature ... "
" ... Now I have it running in continuous mode ... "
" ... it has a safety shut off as well. ... "
" ... I checked it out more , it was on timer, took it off timer and it worked fine. ... "
Controls
8digital, controls, control, push, display
+25%
-75%
" ... I believe it likely that the engineers chose a turn dial control instead of a digital number display (with push buttons) for reliability. ... My guess is that many dehumidifiers are discarded after the push button digital display fails, even though the compressor and major mechanical parts might still work. ... "
" ... The controller panel started acting crazy, so I looked it up and it was one of the recalled units. ... "
" ... Their quality control was lacking. ... "
" ... My main complaint is that the buttons have stopped working. ... "
" ... I unplugged the unit since the power button was unresponsive as well. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
8filter, works, super, empty and clean, easy to use
+100%
" ... Easy to use, empty and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... The filter is super easy to clean and the unit itself is very easy to use. ... "
" ... I've cleaned the filter twice and it's super easy to do. ... "
Power Consumption
7bill, would, use, much, electricity
+57%
-43%
" ... I also used a meter to monitor power consumption and was surprised at how modest it is. ... "
" ... Hopefully it is energy efficient as I just keep it running. ... "
" ... So far I think it is a good quality machine well worth the price ( and energy star too). ... "
" ... Even with higher energy use, the antique is cheaper to operate. ... "
Wash Programs
6filter, moldy, easy, clothes, running
+100%
" ... No more moldy clothes. ... "
" ... Filter is easy to wash clean. ... "
" ... Now I have it running in continuous mode ... "
" ... WORKS AS A NICE DRYER FOR HAND WASHING TOO ... "
" ... There's also a pullout filter you wash. ... "
Washing
6wash, clothes, moldy, easy, clean
+100%
" ... No more moldy clothes. ... "
" ... Filter is easy to wash clean. ... "
" ... WORKS AS A NICE DRYER FOR HAND WASHING TOO ... "
" ... There's also a pullout filter you wash. ... "
" ... Always keep clean filter. ... "
Product As Described
6advertised
+100%
" ... Works as advertised! ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised, quite. ... "
" ... Functions as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Call quality
6get, frigidaire, calls, calling, call
+17%
-83%
" ... Very frustrating and I can't get to speak to a human on the phone. ... "
" ... Of course, it is Memorial Day weekend so the soonest I can expect a call is Wednesday after Memorial day to tell me what this "process" is. ... "
" ... Did that twice before calling. ... You should try calling that help number before you buy this. ... "
" ... As an added bonus, getting through to Frigidaire customer service is nightmare impossible to get a replacement ( four nightmarish phone calls later) so I wish Amazon would assist us in this regard. ... "
" ... Emails and calls to Frigidaire have not been helpful, or they were left unanswered. ... "
Design
6many, looks, like, good, frigidaire
+33%
-67%
" ... If not, look elsewhere. ... "
" ... Looks like this isn't an uncommon occurrence as many others are reporting an extremely short lifespan of this item. ... "
" ... Frigidaire / Electrolux know of THOUSANDS of complaints, and have THOUSANDS of data points on this failure, but have not corrected the design flaws that cause so many customers so much hassle. ... "
" ... VERY POOR design! ... "
Battery Life
6hours, frigidaire, charge, unit, new
+67%
-33%
" ... BUT MOST IMPORTANT: make sure after you unbox your Frigidaire that you don't turn it on for at least 48 hours. ... "
" ... This is the only one that lasts! ... "
" ... Could tell a difference in my house in 12 hours. ... "
" ... Was an excellent unit while it lasts ... "
User Manual
5useless, says, frigidaire, error, controls
+60%
-40%
" ... I like the fact that it has manual controls , I have had bad luck with units with digital controls ... "
" ... Instruction manual is excellent . ... "
" ... The machine is relatively intuitive and comes with the manual for things you might be confused about. ... "
Door
5open, basement, garage, closing, closet
+80%
-20%
" ... I ordered the dehumidifier and it was at my door the next day no problems or complaints here thanks ... "
" ... I have it dehumidifying my garage and I can hear it clearly in the room inside from the garage with a solid door separating them. ... "
" ... Even lowered the RH in a closet on the other side of the basement (we leave the closet door open of course). ... "
" ... It works beautifully HOWEVER opening and closing closing the door it is a problem . ... "
Display Clarity
5screen, ec, working, led, error
+40%
-60%
" ... Unit will run for a few minutes then display "EC" on display and shut off. ... "
" ... Then the display screen would blink and beep and do all kinds of weird things. ... "
Device Compatibility
4get, unable, turn, multiple, human
-100%
" ... Very frustrating and I can't get to speak to a human on the phone. ... "
" ... They couldn’t or wouldn’t tell me over the phone. ... "
" ... Have tried multiple times to multiple different contacts to contact Frigidaire via their website. ... (conveniently I'm deployed with no phone access) and they have not responded to anything. ... "
Other
3also
-100%
" ... It comes up with a code to check the sensor. ... "
" ... Also, the sensor only displays in increments of 5%. ... "
" ... Just wish it had the automatic humidity sensor so I don't have to manually control it. ... "
Cables
3one, electric, good
+67%
-33%
" ... The rollers are good to easily push around and the plug holder is good for winter storage (no dangling cord). ... "
" ... However the electric cord is great at 6ft. ... "
Heating
3heat
+67%
-33%
Size
3small, heavy
+67%
-33%
" ... Far more compact and efficient than our old unit and does a great job. ... "
" ... It's quiet, small, and lightweight. ... "
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