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Midea MAD20C1ZWS Dehumidifier for up to 1500 Sq Ft with Reusable Air Filter Ideal for Basement Bedroom Bathroom New 20 Pint 2019 DOE Previous 30 Pint White

Last Updated: May 29, 2020 (Refresh Now)

8.4

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humidity, dehumidifier, humid, damp, square

+87%

-13%

" ... Use product in basement due to new house build for moisture ... "

" ... - unit, however works pretty well for almost 1400 sq ft house. ... "

" ... After the first 24 hours of running this, there was a huge difference in the smell and feel of the basement. ... "

" ... I love this dehumidifier, I always knew that my apartment was humid and musty but since I got this dehumidifier I now know why. ... "

" ... It’s just what we needed for our basement ... "

" ... Works great for the basement ... "

" ... Works well in my basement. ... "

" ... I run mine in my basement 24 hours a day it works perfectly ... "

Ease of Use

easy to set, easy to use, easy to move, move around, easy to empty

+98%

-3%

" ... Easy to empty and move to different areas. ... "

" ... Easy to set up. ... "

" ... Instruction is included makes assembly a breeze. ... "

" ... The design is very good, it's so easy to move this big and heavy dehumidifier thanks to the wheel designs. ... "

" ... The controls are intuitive. ... "

" ... The unit is compact enough that it is easy to maneuver, and the bucket is small enough that it is not too heavy to lift to dump the water. ... "

" ... Easy to set up and move around. ... "

" ... I received it promptly and it was easy to install. ... "

Product Reliability

working, weeks, month, dehumidifier, unit

+69%

-31%

" ... Working well so far. ... "

" ... I've never had a dehumidifier that had a decent "life span" . ... "

" ... No issues with the unit appearing stressed or slowing down. ... "

" ... Been running it 24/7 for over 6 months and it works flawlessly. ... "

" ... I have had this unit for at least a month now and has worked as advertised. ... "

" ... If the long term reliability is there then this is one great value! ... "

" ... Using for about One weeks now and no problems. ... Had a Frigidaire that died after 3 years of use so this time went for the much cheaper Midea. ... Hoping to get more than 3 years out of this one, so far it works great. ... "

" ... Has been working just fine for several months. ... "

Sound Quality

noise, noise level, dehumidifier, loud, louder

+70%

-30%

" ... There is really not much to say, it does its job well and it's fairly quiet. ... "

" ... It's extremely efficient at its job and it does it with a very low level of noise. ... "

" ... Not too noisy. ... "

" ... The noise level is what I expected for this type of machine. ... "

" ... It is quiet enough for me in the basement, although it produces some noise when it stops. ... Fan is quite powerful and therefore not silent. ... "

" ... Its quiet and works beautifully ... "

" ... I love how quiet the operation is ... "

" ... Noise is more than I expected but this has been a good product thus far. ... "

Water Usage

bucket, handle, empty, dump, lot of water

+78%

-22%

" ... It was consistent in pulling out buckets and buckets of water out of the air for the whole run. ... "

" ... It pulls so much water from the air that I’m emptying the entire canister at the end of every day. ... "

" ... It's amazing how much water it collects in a day! ... "

" ... The bucket is decent size so I don’t think I would need to empty the water every so often in case I am away. ... "

" ... nice thing is the bucket collecting the water has a handle - the bucket gets heavy so handle is great . ... "

" ... So, I empty the water container bucket every other day or so. ... "

" ... Easy to dump out water it collected. ... "

" ... Product does a really good job of taking water out of my basement. ... "

Overall performance

quiet, easy, definitely, running, performance

+100%

" ... Very quite and really does the job. ... "

" ... Very pleased, it does the job! ... "

" ... Excellent so far, does the job ... "

" ... Been running for 24hrs now and it’s definitely doing the job! ... "

" ... Did the job ... "

" ... Does the job. ... "

" ... Does a great job ... "

" ... There is really not much to say, it does its job well and it's fairly quiet. ... "

Cleaning

floor, moisture, filter, emptying, basement

+94%

-6%

" ... Another thing I like about this dehumidifier is that the filter is washable, and it shows you alert when filter needs to be cleaned and if water is full so I don’t need to put out the bucket to check or forgot about emptying it. ... "

" ... Huge difference in how the paint dried on the furniture. ... "

" ... Easy to use, clean, maintain. ... "

" ... In addition, the nasty musky smell was gone too, and the air in the bathroom was significantly fresher than before. ... I continued to let it run for 12 hours to completely get rid of the water on the ceilings and floor. ... "

" ... Immediately after cleaning as much as I could I bought this for the bathroom. ... The mold that was starting to grow on the walls are completely gone now, and it helps us now to keep a clean shower, with far less of a mold and mildew problems. ... "

" ... I like the design features of easy-to-reach screen and no chance for dust to fall into the top as on some models. ... "

" ... It also constantly has the filter icon on (it’s clean). ... Sometimes it stops with high humidity (bin empty, filter clean, etc). ... "

" ... Emptying the water bin is very easy with a built in handle that keeps the bin level so that it does not spill. ... "

Setup

install, set, easy to set, setup, easy to setup

+100%

" ... It was easy for one person to carry and install. ... "

" ... Instruction is included makes assembly a breeze. ... "

" ... It is set up as easy as in 5 minutes. ... "

" ... Very easy to set up, works wonders. ... "

" ... I received it promptly and it was easy to install. ... "

" ... It is easy to setup and use and is quiet. ... "

" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "

" ... Set up and care is easy. ... "

Storage

empty, bin, emptying, container, fit

+93%

-7%

" ... Wish we had gotten one with a bigger bucket. ... "

" ... Emptying the water bin is very easy with a built in handle that keeps the bin level so that it does not spill. ... "

" ... Have not used the bucket yet. ... "

" ... I wish we bought the larger model (70 pint). ... "

" ... The bucket could be bigger but it works quietly and efficiently. ... "

" ... you can as long as you leave enough space for it. ... "

" ... The collection bucket would be full every 6.5 hours or so but, my space was around 75% humidity so I expected this. ... "

" ... Easy to dump tray. ... "

Price

money, spent, brand, value, recommend

+69%

-31%

" ... Money well spent! ... "

" ... very reasonable price. ... "

" ... So glad we spent the money. ... "

" ... Very competitive price. ... "

" ... Although this brand is not common, I still choose to try to buy it due to the good price. ... The most important is cost-effective. ... "

Marketplace

thank, manufacturer, get, support, service

+27%

-73%

" ... Out of the return window and dont see anyway of contacting seller. ... "

" ... It does not turn on, and can't be returned to Amazon. ... "

" ... One wheel was broken when Amazon delivered it. ... I realized it too late so Amazon refuses any arrangement. ... "

" ... I am very disappointed with the item and amazon service group! ... "

" ... I called amazon product support, who attempted to contact the manufacturer to get a replacement part. ... "

" ... I’m not even sure amazon would take it back and I’d rather not put this in a landfill- whatever ... "

" ... Amazon was great about getting me a refund though ... "

" ... Stay away from Amazon. ... "

Volume

noise, air, turn, quiet, maintain

+20%

-80%

" ... Quite loud so I can hear it one floor above so definitely not suitable for living area for regular usage. ... "

" ... It's very loud ... "

" ... *Pretty noisy -I have it in the living room so when I watch TV, I have to turn it off or have the TV loud to mask out the noise. ... "

" ... It is not quiet though, it's loud. ... The hot air output vent on this dehumidifier is on the side and it sounds like the hole is too small for the volume of air the unit is trying to push out. ... "

" ... A bit loud, but that may just be me. ... I have heard louder ones. ... "

Features

turbo, tank, humidity, auto shut, auto

+67%

-33%

" ... Has a mode to kept at your personnel humidity comfort level. ... "

" ... The Continuous run feature on this unit is awesome. ... "

" ... I really love the smart feature function, automaticly tune on and off with it need to, Energy saver! ... "

" ... Once installed and plugged in, it turned into "continuous" mode, so I set it to 50% humidity auto mode. ... "

" ... The Auto shut off and turbo feature i liked it. ... "

" ... It has several modes and feature with a timing function. ... "

Drying

basement, wet, days, keeps, dehumidifier

+100%

" ... Now my home is finally dry with improved air quality! ... "

" ... I use this in my basement workshop that's filled with fabrics, papers, sewing machines, etc. ... "

" ... Keeps basement dry and odor free. ... "

" ... In 2 weeks it has worked extremely well to dry out 1 area. ... "

" ... It keeps the basement so nice and dry. ... "

" ... This unit has dried it from 80 to 50% in three days. ... "

" ... After a few days the musty smell in the basement is gone and it has stayed dry! ... "

" ... Our wet clothes and hair dry faster. ... "

Water Resistance

shower, much water, lot of water, bathroom, moisture

+89%

-11%

" ... It's amazing how much water it collects in a day! ... "

" ... In less than 2 hours, all the water on one side of the ceiling (where the dehumidifier was closer to) disappeared!!! ... The picture attached is the amount of water I got after 8 hours, that's all the water from the bathroom ceiling. ... "

" ... It's collect a LOT of water everyday, no regard for this purchase. ... "

" ... Nothing against this product, but I'd like to add a simple way to collect the water and filter it for drinking. ... "

" ... It has pulled a lot of water out of the air. ... "

" ... I like that it’s taking the moisture out ... "

" ... Because my family usually likes to use the bathroom on that floor to take a shower or clean the mops, it was very damp. ... And it also has a very nice timing feature, which is that we usually time it after the shower, so that we can use the machine more efficiently. ... "

" ... I am also impressed that it collects a lot of water every day in a quiet manner, and it never bothers me at night, even though it's not far away from the bedroom. ... "

Size

heavy, wheels, weight, quiet, portable

+100%

" ... I had to have help from two friends to carry it. ... "

" ... Fits in smaller place. ... "

" ... The unit is compact enough that it is easy to maneuver, and the bucket is small enough that it is not too heavy to lift to dump the water. ... "

" ... very light weight and quiet. ... "

" ... With its compact design, it works great for the bathroom. ... "

" ... you can as long as you leave enough space for it. ... "

Cooling

room, basement, air, temperature, keeps

+88%

-13%

" ... Love it, I recommend it, removed a lot of humidity from my room ... "

" ... My room was getting crazy high humidity averaging 70-80%! ... "

" ... The humidity level in my basement is greatly reduced. ... "

" ... Using to keep the humidity down in our rambler while the HVAC system is removed. ... "

" ... I find that pointing the exhaust fan vent towards a corner of the room, away from vents, helps. ... "

" ... it make the room hot. ... "

" ... I’ve turned it to “auto”, which keeps my basement at 40% humidity without any issue. ... "

Fit

fit, back, unit, machine, holds

+63%

-38%

" ... It is small and so it can fit pretty much anywhere. ... "

" ... Assuming it holds up well. ... "

" ... Fits in smaller place. ... "

" ... They vent hot air out of the top of the unit through a space that is adequately wide to accommodate the airflow. ... "

Returns

item, returns, returnable, refund, non

-100%

" ... Out of the return window and dont see anyway of contacting seller. ... "

" ... It does not turn on, and can't be returned to Amazon. ... "

" ... I have called Amazon service department for return and refund. ... This is item is non-returnable and non-refundable! ... "

" ... I called amazon product support, who attempted to contact the manufacturer to get a replacement part. ... "

" ... Amazon was great about getting me a refund though ... "

" ... Unfortunately I'll have to keep this one though since RETURNS ARE NOT ACCEPTED ON THIS ITEM, BUYER BEWARE. ... "

" ... Remember this item is non-returnable. ... "

Delivery

received, package, day, packed, item

+33%

-67%

" ... By the end of day 2, this went back in the box. ... "

" ... The item I received looked like it was repackaged. ... The box had a big dent in it. ... "

" ... The humidified is defective when I test the first day it arrived. ... "

" ... Came broken in the package. ... "

For Running

run, set, job, every, easy

+60%

-40%

" ... It is also quiet, my husband had no idea it had even been running. ... "

" ... Set it up was easy and it seemed to run fine. ... "

" ... Been running for 24hrs now and it’s definitely doing the job! ... "

Ease of Cleaning

filter, easy to use, easy to empty, easy to clean

+100%

" ... It also constantly has the filter icon on (it’s clean). ... "

" ... filter is very easy to clean . ... "

" ... Easy to use, clean, maintain. ... "

" ... The air was crisp and clean. ... "

Comfort

hand, comfort, also, air

+100%

" ... Now I breath more comfortable and my back pain subsided. ... "

" ... Make my room more comfortable. ... "

" ... 3 or 4 days later it was a comfortable 51. ... "

" ... It has a movable bucket and is easy to take away by just one hand. ... "

Controls

well, turbo, controls, button

+75%

-25%

" ... Very quite and control panel is well designed. ... "

" ... The controls are intuitive. ... "

" ... There are illuminating buttons on top of the machine (see pictures) so I can adjust it at night. ... "

Inlet Outlet Pipe

drain, pump, sump, empties, drainage

+25%

-75%

" ... Definitely need to connect s drain hose. ... "

" ... until after about a week I noticed that water builds up and leaks from the continuous drain hose outlet. ... "

" ... Didn't come with a drain hose. ... "

Washer Dryer

days, basement, wet, keeps, home

+100%

" ... I do not have any problem with the fabric smelling or feeling damp. ... It keeps the basement so nice and dry. ... "

" ... Our wet clothes and hair dry faster. ... "

" ... After a few days the musty smell in the basement is gone and it has stayed dry! ... "

" ... Now my home is finally dry with improved air quality! ... "

Network

one, house, works, floor, bedroom

+100%

" ... It's a miracle every house should have one. ... "

" ... It works for my one-bedroom apartment. ... "

" ... - unit, however works pretty well for almost 1400 sq ft house. ... "

" ... I get this one for my bedroom of about 200 sq ft. ... "

Design

design, one

+100%

" ... The design is nice and it’s very quite. ... "

" ... Silent, extremely effective, neat and sleek, very well thought out controls and a functionally friendly design. ... "

" ... I have had another brand for years that was alright, but I like the sleek look of this one better and this one make far less noise. ... "

Build Quality

humidity, flimsy, dropped, seems, floor

+50%

-50%

" ... The unit itself was damaged with a small hole in the cord, and the heatsink thing in the back looked melted. ... "

" ... Overall functional and not flimsy. ... "

Wash Programs

timer, setting, noise, modes, easy

+67%

-33%

" ... It has several modes and feature with a timing function. ... "

" ... Also, it has an easy timer, really useful! ... "

Software Platform

machine, error

+33%

-67%

" ... Very frustrating that this simple engineering error makes this appliance useless for my application. ... "

" ... No error message appeared and the machine indicated a significant moisture %. ... "

Power Consumption

energy, electricity, electric bill

+100%

" ... Yes it is quiet and seems to have a good energy efficiency since it is turning off all the time. ... "

" ... Don't know about efficiency yet as electric bill hasn't come in yet ... "

" ... cost of electricity). ... "

Cables

cord holder, unit, seems, never, move

+33%

-67%

" ... The unit itself was damaged with a small hole in the cord, and the heatsink thing in the back looked melted. ... "

" ... Horrible item was a returned item that i purchased and arrived with a burned cord- never got my refund ... "

Defective Delivery

package, item, damaged, box, came

-100%

" ... The item I received looked like it was repackaged. ... "

" ... I think this would have been a great product had I not received a defective one. ... "

" ... Came broken in the package. ... "

Display Clarity

easy, display, control

+100%

" ... Very quite and control panel is well designed. ... "

" ... I like the design features of easy-to-reach screen and no chance for dust to fall into the top as on some models. ... "

" ... The best part is the LCD display makes this unit looks stylish. ... "

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