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hOmeLabs 3 000 Sq Ft Energy Star Dehumidifier for Large Rooms and Basements Efficiently Removes Moisture to Prevent Mold Mildew and Allergens
Last Updated: April 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Capacity
228humidity, dehumidifier, moisture, sq ft, humid
+93%
-7%
" ... Works well for my basement. ... "
" ... Works well for the basement. ... "
" ... My basement living space with 3 bedrooms stays nice and dry. ... "
" ... It pulled the high humidity out of our house which helped with the house smells. ... "
" ... No more mold in my house ... "
" ... We live in Florida surrounded by ponds. ... Our house stays fresher and cooler. ... "
" ... its compact but kept large basement dry. ... "
" ... It worked very quickly to dehumidify the basement. ... "
Product Reliability
140unit, running, working, dehumidifier, dehumidifiers
+81%
-19%
" ... Once we got this perfected it’s been going for 4 months no problems. ... Flawless and reliable. ... "
" ... It cleared out the mustiness from a basement in a matter of days. ... "
" ... It has only been running a month or so, so I cannot address product longevity/reliability. ... "
" ... Bought this unit a couple years ago. ... "
" ... No issues after having it for 6 months ... "
" ... Easy to set-up and has worked great for the few months we have had it so far. ... "
" ... This has been running for 5 months now, with no problems. ... "
" ... The first lasted three years, and while still running (and partially working) it’s clearly lost refrigerant. ... "
Ease of Use
102easy, easy to set, set, easy to empty, simple
+99%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to use. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up and program. ... "
" ... Pros: easy to roll around my house to get it to the rooms when I need it. ... "
" ... Tank is easy to remove and empty. ... "
" ... Easy to roll. ... "
" ... Directions were clear and simple as how to set it up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, great value, really has been helping with humidity, I bought two and both work non stop and function well as of now. ... "
Sound Quality
78noise, noisy, noise level, loud, louder
+72%
-28%
" ... Quiet efficient way to get rid of a damp básese ... "
" ... Quiet for my cellar . ... "
" ... This is much more effective than my last one and not as noisy ... "
" ... Runs quiet with only white noise produced. ... "
" ... The noise level is like an old box fan but, for what this dehumidifier does for my comfort level, the noise is no problem. ... "
" ... Quiet and working well. ... "
" ... It’s quiet and efficient. ... "
" ... It's quiet, and looks modern and crisp in the room. ... "
Water Usage
71pulls, tank, hose, air, removes
+83%
-17%
" ... It's quiet and it pulls water from the air quickly. ... "
" ... Works excellent removes about 3 gallons of water from the air per day. ... "
" ... Holds plenty of water and easy to empty out. ... "
" ... Easy to spill water though when emptying a full tank. ... "
" ... I was amazed at the amount of water it collected. ... "
" ... The most thing I like about it is you don’t have to empty the water container all the time, instead you just need to connect a tube on the back and you are good to go. ... "
" ... Water pours out easier with less spilling. ... "
" ... I like this unit because it's quieter than most and seems to remove MUCH more water than most. ... "
Cleaning
57moisture, basement, emptying, easy to clean, hose
+91%
-9%
" ... I like this unit as It is easy to wipe off the filter and also I can easily set a desired humidy level where I want it to keep the room at. ... "
" ... We placed this unit down there, turned it on and within a few days the entire basement was dried out and our floors were flat. ... "
" ... I loved that it shuts off automatically when the container is full, so you don't have to worry about water on your floor. ... "
" ... I used a 5/8" forstner bit to drill a "clean" hole into the PVC and it was a perfect fit for the 5/8 hose that I attached to drain the unit. ... "
" ... The pros = works as designed, and is really really good at removing moisture. ... "
" ... Took 5 days of drying out the water proof floors and relaying new floors. ... "
" ... The noise level is manageable and now that we have the hose set up we don’t even have to empty the container. ... "
" ... We have emptied the tank each time it was full and cleaned the filter each time it was required with no issues. ... "
Overall performance
52quiet, fast, unit, runs, quite
+100%
" ... Works very fast ... "
" ... I use it in my basement and so far it is doing an excellent job. ... "
" ... Relatively quiet and does the job. ... "
" ... It does the job. ... "
" ... It’s quiet and does the job. ... "
" ... Fast shipment works well so far, thanks. ... "
" ... Runs 24/7 and have no problems ... "
" ... Does a great job otherwise. ... "
Drying
45basement, dehumidifier, keeps, moisture, dryer
+89%
-11%
" ... It was so muggy and moist (hate that word) before we bought this and now its dry and crisp! ... "
" ... Great features and keeps my damp basement dry. ... "
" ... Quiet, works great, keeps my basement dry and smelling great, and did not effect the electric bill much. ... "
" ... Keeps basement dry and smelling great. ... "
" ... It will dry the space way faster. ... "
" ... Within in a couple of days my house is dry and the carpets are soft again. ... "
" ... Keeps the partially finished basement dry and odor free. ... "
" ... I’m addicted before I got this mold was developing on windows My sheets felt damp, hair was frizzy and makeup went on different. ... "
Storage
45tank, space, small space, empty, gallon
+82%
-18%
" ... Gave 4 stars because of the bucket not being tall enough or having a spout pour when emptying - but not big issue again pleased with this product thus far. ... "
" ... We have a 30 x 40 metal garage, mold was forming on items stored, stacked boxes were getting soft and crushing each other. ... "
" ... For larger spaces. ... "
" ... Very happy with this unit, I wanted a large capacity, it's pretty quiet and seem to work very well. ... "
" ... This is a great little dehumidifier that actually fits in a small place but takes care of a large area. ... "
" ... Glad I got this and no more bags! ... "
" ... I du recommend to purchase largest unit even for smaller spaces. ... "
" ... This is much lighter, takes up 1/2 the space, is much quieter and seems to 've doing a very adequate job. ... "
Setup
36set, instructions, easy to set, simple, setup
+94%
-6%
" ... Easy to install, runs quietly, appears to be an excellent replacement for our dehumidifier that failed. ... "
" ... Setting up hose (not included) for continuous drainage is simple. ... "
" ... Purchased and (easily) installed. ... "
" ... Follow the instructions on letting it sit upright for a day before operating. ... "
" ... Set was easy due to the way it was packaged. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and set up was a 3 minute snap. ... "
" ... The Homelabs 4000 sqft 70 pint dehumidifier was delivered quickly, setup was easy. ... "
" ... Simple set up. ... "
Network
35basement, square feet, sqft, house, 000
+94%
-6%
" ... My home is only 1100 total square feet. ... "
" ... I didn't measure my crawl space but based on the size of my 2-story house I figure there is close to 2000 sq ft with a lot of actual volume because I can stand underneath my house in some areas. ... I went under the house a couple of weeks ago to check it out and dropped the setting to 50. ... "
" ... I have a 1250 sq ft apartment with A/C. ... "
" ... I'm using this to dehumidify a 1000sf house in N Central FL. ... "
" ... My house is 750 sq ft and it works for the entire house. ... "
" ... I'm not so sure about the square footage coverage but it most definitely lowered the humidity in my home of 1700 sqft. ... "
" ... I got the larger size as my house is about 1350 sq ft. ... The sq ft size of the product is in my opinion not real accuarte. ... "
" ... I have a 2300 sq ft house in Houston. ... "
Volume
33room, louder, running, house, dehumidifier
+33%
-67%
" ... The noise is loud with turbo mode on. ... "
" ... this unit makes a loud buzzing sound after running awhile. ... You have to turn the unit off then on for the loud buzz to temporarily go away. ... Would not be so bad if the loud buzz was not heard. ... "
" ... The only complaint would be that it is loud. ... "
" ... The hOmeLabs compressor has a loud hum all the time. ... "
" ... A little loud no silent mode ... "
" ... It is a bit louder than I would like, but what can you do? ... "
" ... It’s too loud for me. ... "
" ... Little louder in turbo mode. ... "
Features
32humidity, continuous mode, turbo mode, mode, turns
+81%
-19%
" ... This works great: no more dingy basement smell: runs like a champ: turns on and off: haven’t had any issues: love the turbo mode ... "
" ... Automatic shut-off is a great feature for when I'm away and the tank gets full. ... "
" ... The light on top was lit up FULL. ... "
" ... I like its auto function. ... "
" ... I had to find which setting worked best for me (I turned off continuous mode, and I use the up/down arrows). ... "
" ... Only turns on when the humidity is above set level (or recommended level if in comfort mode). ... "
" ... Auto shut off works great. ... "
" ... Does the job and timer function makes it great on the power bill/getting the job done. ... "
Price
29worth, money, good, worth every penny, works
+90%
-10%
" ... The price is high ... "
" ... This machine is worth every penny. ... "
" ... Very good price point. ... "
" ... Great value too ... "
" ... A good value for the money. ... "
" ... It has worked great ever since but I'm pissed that I got an obviously "refurbished" unit for the retail price. ... "
" ... Good value for the money ... "
" ... Well worth the price if you have indoor humidity over 60%. ... "
Cooling
27basement, air, room, level, percent
+74%
-26%
" ... Seems fine, fairly quiet and is reducing humidity as expected. ... "
" ... I've only had it for a few months but it's been removing tons of excess humidity from air in laundry room area. ... "
" ... I have no complaints and it kept my basement fresh all through a very humid summer. ... "
" ... It started working immediately and got the basement humidity down quickly. ... "
" ... We use this for our basement, especially in the summer, and works really well taking the humidity out of the air and takes away the musty smell ... "
" ... Used in a large basement, easily brought the humidity from the mid seventies to 45 in a couple of days continuous operation. ... "
" ... Even though it is in our basement, when we turn on the circulating fan for the house, it removes the humidity from our entire two story home. ... "
" ... Keeps our basement humidity level to an acceptable level. ... "
Water Resistance
27gallon of water, tank, amount of water, sucked, lot of water
+78%
-22%
" ... For RV's this is essential to prevent water damage. ... "
" ... holds alot of water. ... carrying handle for water is nice feature. ... "
" ... Look at the water level what I got (in the picture) ... "
" ... The tank holds a good amount of water and I’ve had no difficulties emptying it. ... "
" ... Holds plenty of water and easy to empty out. ... "
" ... I bought a smaller cheaper model of a different name brand and after a week it hadn't filled with water, while this one has to be emptied every morning and every afternoon when I get home. ... "
" ... Turned on Turbo setting first time I used it and the water bin was full within hours. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and removes about a half gallon of water overnight (in my particular situation). ... "
For Running
25run, quiet, noise, months, days
+80%
-20%
" ... When running it is remarkably quiet compared to prior units. ... "
" ... This little gem has been running like a champ! ... "
" ... The first lasted three years, and while still running (and partially working) it’s clearly lost refrigerant. ... "
" ... If keeps running like this, I'm very glad I purchased. ... "
" ... Been running for months with no issues. ... "
" ... not much to assemble and it is up and running in less than a minute. ... "
" ... When running, it’s not obnoxiously loud, but it isn’t a stealth appliance either. ... "
" ... This thing has ran nonstop! ... "
Marketplace
24works, seller, exactly, described, received
+83%
-17%
" ... Kudos to the seller, that's great service. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It performs exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Seems to function as advertised. ... "
" ... hOmeLabs has earned a lifetime customer here! ... "
" ... Look at the water level what I got (in the picture) ... "
" ... This product is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Also the seller got it to me quickly. ... "
Fit
21fit, tank, drain, tightening, fitting
+52%
-48%
" ... Love the easy remove container with the handle, but it is just a little strange to slide back in the slots. ... "
" ... This is about the size of a paper shredder and does a great job. ... "
" ... I put a small dowel pin under the float pin hinge and it holds the float so it continually drains so I do not have to empty it but let it continually drain Works like a charm. ... "
" ... It works and doesn't break ... "
" ... Fits my needs perfectly. ... "
" ... It is quiet and shuts off, dump it then put the thing back in and it goes strong. ... "
" ... Great unit fit the price. ... "
" ... I used a 5/8" forstner bit to drill a "clean" hole into the PVC and it was a perfect fit for the 5/8 hose that I attached to drain the unit. ... "
Design
19quiet, nice, sleek, looks, looks nice
+95%
-5%
" ... Quiet, sleek design, and easy to move. ... "
" ... It’s also sleek and nice looking, so it’s not an eye soar and doesn’t look ugly in my newly renovated and modern looking room. ... "
" ... Its looks nice. ... "
" ... Streamlined In appearance. ... "
" ... We got a Keystone one after this and both look exactly the same. ... "
" ... It's sleek-looking, quiet, and works well. ... "
" ... Looks sleek, is relatively quiet, and works really well! ... "
" ... Nice compact design. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
18drain, water, tank, sump, drainage
+72%
-28%
" ... Attached the hose that drains into the sump hole. ... "
" ... We attached a hose so we don’t have to worry about the reservoir. ... "
" ... I bought a drain hose for it at Lowe's and was able to just have it run continuously. ... "
" ... Works great with out the hose attachment. ... "
" ... Does it’s job well kind of a smaller tank so would opt for the drain hose if you have a drainage spot ... "
" ... This unit has been a workhorse for its purpose and a plus with the attachment for using a hose to have continuous drainage. ... "
" ... We have the hose hook up for continuous draining so it makes it even more convenient. ... "
" ... I like that I can connect a direct drain hose. ... "
Delivery
17time, delivery, well packaged, works, unit
+76%
-24%
" ... fast delivery, solid, not lightweight. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Product arrived on time & very well packaged which was appreciated considering it was a heavy item. ... "
" ... Arrived on said time ,well packaged!! ... "
" ... Arrived on time intact. ... "
" ... Great product delivered in one day and works better than expected ... "
" ... I purchased this dehumidifier and it was late to arrive. ... "
" ... Delivery from time of order was fantastic. ... "
Washer Dryer
17basement, keeps, drier, keep, dehumidifier
+94%
-6%
" ... It was so muggy and moist (hate that word) before we bought this and now its dry and crisp! ... "
" ... Dry & odor free. ... "
" ... It REALLY helps to keep our basement dry as a bone in the winter. ... "
" ... Quiet, works great, keeps my basement dry and smelling great, and did not effect the electric bill much. ... "
" ... Best part about this dehumidifier is that it is quiet and works well to keep basements dry. ... "
" ... Works very well keeps my basement dry ... "
" ... So it's definitely drying the air. ... "
" ... It is a great level because I don't like feeling dried up. ... "
Build Quality
17flimsy, hose, bucket, months, longer
+53%
-47%
" ... this is unacceptable since this products cost and arm and a leg ... "
" ... It works and doesn't break ... "
" ... Unit is sturdy and well built. ... "
" ... Wheels are sturdy and very nice on carpet. ... "
" ... we are very satisfied with its performance in an era of cheap construction and usually lofty promises. ... "
" ... We have a 30 x 40 metal garage, mold was forming on items stored, stacked boxes were getting soft and crushing each other. ... "
" ... Sturdy built in handles on the sides of the unit. ... "
" ... The unit isn't particularly loud, the design looks good and the construction feels solid, the wheels work smoothly, and the filter is easy to rinse clean. ... "
Power Consumption
16power, efficient, uses, quiet, electricity
+88%
-13%
" ... While it claims to be energy efficient, I'm not sure if it is anymore efficient than competitors. ... "
" ... While it is Energy Star RATED it is not Energy Star CERTIFIED. ... It added approximately $10 mo to my electric bill. ... "
" ... This one uses little electricity, yet does an amazing job! ... "
" ... Seems to work great and not use too much electricity. ... "
" ... Energy efficiency wise . ... "
" ... Very quiet, and uses low energy ... "
" ... Energy star product and super quiet. ... "
" ... Bought those along with the Keystone energy efficient model. ... "
Comfort
16level, making, comfort setting, pain, much
+94%
-6%
" ... I have owned several Dehumidifiers in the past and this is hands-down the best one I have ever owned. ... "
" ... My home is so much more comfortable now. ... "
" ... Using the comfort setting (50%) and my the difference. ... "
" ... Reduced the humidity level in my home making it more comfortable. ... "
" ... Good for arthritis ... "
" ... I live in Florida and this dehumidifier transformed my entire co-op into a perfect and comfortable home. ... "
" ... This has helped my basement so much that I can now move my office down there and feel comfortable it won't be too humid and ruin paperwork! ... "
" ... Very quiet and i really like the comfort setting that shuts off when level achieved. ... "
Size
15unit, design, compact, wheels, spaces
+80%
-20%
" ... I love that this is on wheels that I can easily move it around. ... "
" ... Nice compact unit that has been functioning just fine for over a month now. ... "
" ... I love the smaller bucket size - easier to empty and carry. ... "
" ... Easy to use, portable, sleek, and easy to empty. ... "
" ... It is very quiet and I would say it is a little much for a small space! ... "
" ... Quiet, sleek design, and easy to move. ... "
" ... It’s overall cosmetic design is as good as it can be for its size. ... "
" ... The unit is lightweight and on small wheels so it’s very easy to move around. ... "
Product As Described
13works, exactly, described, water, time
+100%
" ... Look at the water level what I got (in the picture) ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Seems to function as advertised. ... "
" ... Does as advertised. ... "
" ... It performs exactly as stated. ... "
" ... This is a great product that works as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... This item has worked exactly as advertised. ... "
Returns
10unit, back, returned, replacement, sent
+10%
-90%
" ... The initial one arrives broken and we were sent a replacement. ... "
" ... Therefore, I had to return it. ... "
" ... Anyway, I returned it. ... "
" ... I returned mine. ... "
" ... worked at first ,then quit working did you recieve my return? ... "
" ... returned immediately because of the disappointing quality. ... "
" ... Received an RMA and they sent a second one. ... "
" ... This was not sold by Amazon - so I asked the seller for an exchange or refund. ... However, it adds to my feelings on this that they refunded my money and didn't even want it back. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
10easy to clean, filter, easy to use, easy to operate, clean the filter
+100%
" ... It’s a awesome product but cleaning the filter is a little tricky ... "
" ... No leaks, easy to clean. ... "
" ... Very clean nice looking machine. ... "
" ... It is doing the job and is clean and efficient. ... "
" ... It has a nice clean design and it’s easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to operate, easy to clean the filter when needed. ... "
Battery Life
1024 hours, day, want, run, per
+60%
-40%
" ... Hope is lasts longer than the Heir units I bought previously ... "
" ... Supply it, charge me the extra, and make my life easier . ... "
" ... This thing uses enough power as it is, I don't want it if this is going to run almost 24 hours/day. ... "
" ... Hopefully it lasts. ... "
" ... We could tell a huge difference in just 24 hours. ... "
Wash Programs
6water, turbo mode, settings, set, need
+83%
-17%
" ... It has 2 levels settings. ... "
" ... Filter is easy to clean with soap and water. ... "
" ... Even in turbo mode ... "
" ... You can set to the settings you need ... "
Controls
6controls, control, buttons, like, humidity
+100%
" ... Good moisture controls ... "
" ... Very convenient, useful, and intuitive button settings. ... "
" ... it's quiet, draws moisture really well and has ample controls. ... "
" ... It has been running like a dream ever since we pressed the power button. ... "
" ... Keeping the basement humidity under control ... "
" ... relatively quite operation, easy to understand control buttons. ... "
Software Platform
6update, moisture, error, dehumidifier, frigidaire
+50%
-50%
" ... It is a single line with a google number. ... "
" ... Most likely user error we need to test more. ... "
" ... The Frigidaire dehumidifier was only 3 years old and would only run a short time before getting error code and then stop working and have to reset it. ... "
Defective Delivery
6unit, product, dehumidifier, came, box
+33%
-67%
" ... Maybe I just got unlucky. ... "
" ... I assumed this was a defective unit that was repackaged and the problem was never fixed. ... "
" ... Not sure if defective or not. ... "
Cables
4sure, let, length, carpets, attachment
+75%
-25%
" ... The carpets were hanging from a cable my husband rigged up and the walls were not affected, just the floor and carpets, but we were seriously pleased. ... "
" ... The cord was long enough and it runs quietly. ... "
" ... The energy star rating was important for me as well as the length of cord. ... "
Noise Cancellation
3noise, low, running, quiet, efficient
+67%
-33%
" ... The noise level isn't outrageous, it is very effective. ... "
" ... Noise level, controls are excellent. ... "
Sleep Tracking
3white noise, white, volume, noise
+67%
-33%
" ... Kids can now sleep in basement for party’s ... "
" ... My son says it makes him go to sleep better. ... "
Device Compatibility
3+67%
-33%
" ... This will save my windows. ... "
" ... Hooked this thing up and it fixed the problem. ... "
Call quality
3one
+67%
-33%
" ... You can easily talk and hear standing right next to it. ... "
" ... Not exactly easy to hear a TV when on but it's worth it to work around those times. ... "
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