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hOmeLabs 4000 Sq Ft Dehumidifier 70 Pint Energy Star Safe Mid Size Portable Dehumidifiers for Basements Large Rooms with Fan Wheels and Continuous Drain Hose Outlet to Remove Odor
Last Updated: January 17, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Capacity
186humidity, dehumidifier, house, sq ft, humid
+94%
-6%
" ... Works great for a damp basement. ... "
" ... I got this dehumidifier for my basement and it exceeded my expectations. ... "
" ... I have a partial sublevel home and this dehumidifier works wonders in my living room in the humid summer months to keep all the moisture out of my home. ... "
" ... Keeps my house warm in the winter and cool in the summer! ... "
" ... I have had a half dozen dehumidifiers as we run one all summer in the basement. ... "
" ... Two days in and my basement is so much better! ... "
" ... Works well for basement ... "
" ... I am using it in my midwestern basement and it is the first dehumidifier I have owned in 25 years that is actually managing the humidity effectively. ... "
Product Reliability
156months, month, dehumidifier, years, weeks
+79%
-21%
" ... One of those things where I wish I had bought one years ago. ... "
" ... It has run flawlessly and very effectively since purchase -- about two months ago now. ... "
" ... Had it a few months at least. ... "
" ... Working well so far. ... "
" ... A month's use and it has performed up to expectations. ... "
" ... been working fine happy ... "
" ... Granted, the one I replaced was six years old, and clearly not working, because in two days the improvement is huge! ... "
" ... I’ve had it running in a basement 24/7 for 8 months and no issues. ... "
Ease of Use
105easy to use, easy to set, easy to empty, quiet, operate
+99%
" ... The machine is very easy to use, trust me, I’m an old woman & it’s a cinch. ... "
" ... Tank is easy to remove when full and carry to the other room to empty without spilling. ... "
" ... Easy to set-up and has worked great for the few months we have had it so far. ... "
" ... It is easy to clean and the display works great. ... "
" ... Very impressed with how easy this thing is to operate. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy set up and easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
Sound Quality
86noise, noisy, compressor, loud, quieter
+73%
-27%
" ... Fairly quiet operation. ... "
" ... Quiet and efficient ... "
" ... This unit has made that disappear and best of all its very quiet! ... "
" ... It's quiet. ... "
" ... Very nice, quiet and efficient. ... "
" ... It's alot quieter then the last 1 for sure. ... I'd say no more noise then a good sized oscillating fan on low or medium. ... "
" ... It works well and is not too noisy. ... "
" ... Superb dehumidifier -- compact and quiet. ... "
Water Usage
68hose, tank, bucket, pulls, air
+74%
-26%
" ... Relatively quiet and gets a TON of water out. ... "
" ... This seems to work very well at pulling out water. ... I can't comment on efficiency because its only been a few days but it is amazing how much water its pulling out of the air. ... "
" ... Can pull a lot of water out of the air fast. ... "
" ... This thing is a beast and takes a full water collector volume of water out of the air in my apartment every few days even running periodically. ... "
" ... For RV's this is essential to prevent water damage. ... "
" ... Overall, we are very impressed at the amount of water removed from our home every day. ... "
" ... I didn't realize how much water was in the lower level of my condo! ... "
" ... the reservoir holds about 2 gals of water before its full. ... "
Cleaning
66basement, filter, clean, tank, dehumidifier
+86%
-14%
" ... This unit does a good job removing moisture. ... "
" ... It has made a huge difference in our previously damp basement. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and easy to clean. ... "
" ... The 9 gallon unit has been a "champ" with handling moisture in the basement. ... "
" ... Cleaned out a musty 450 Sq ft basement in 30 hours. ... "
" ... Tank is easy to remove when full and carry to the other room to empty without spilling. ... "
" ... Does a great job of sucking moisture out of our humid home. ... "
" ... It is easy to operate and the filter is much easier to remove and clean versus our previous dehumidifier. ... "
Overall performance
63quiet, works, runs, works very well, done
+100%
" ... Performance is above expectation. ... "
" ... does a great job ... "
" ... Did a LOT of research before buying this, and it's doing the job. ... "
" ... Does a great job ... "
" ... Excellent performance, and quiet. ... "
" ... Runs like a champ. ... "
" ... You don’t have to worry about it , and you just let it do the job. ... "
" ... I bought it to do a job, and its doing it well. ... "
Cooling
50basement, humid, summer, air, degrees
+80%
-20%
" ... I have no complaints and it kept my basement fresh all through a very humid summer. ... "
" ... A must in Florida in rainy season. ... "
" ... Keeping our very humid Florida garage below 50% humidity quite well. ... "
" ... We are using the cool basement air to aid in cooling the house, it works great. ... This includes using the basement as an initial air cooling chamber. ... "
" ... Which can be a good thing if its already cold in your room . ... "
" ... Moved office from upstairs to basement last summer for a cooler room. ... Noticeable difference in basement humidity in summer. ... "
" ... It's relatively quiet and attractive enough to keep out in your room. ... "
" ... I'll be even more impressed if it makes it past next summer. ... "
Drying
46basement, dehumidifier, dried, air, moisture
+85%
-15%
" ... I got this to help keep it dry . ... "
" ... Humidity just showed up in FL a week ago and dust mites LOVE to suspend in warm humid air. ... So, white noise and dry bedroom air has been great. ... "
" ... This dehumidifier helps keep things dry and mold-free. ... "
" ... Has dried my basement out and very quiet. ... "
" ... Keeps the partially finished basement dry and odor free. ... "
" ... The room temperature is also more comfortable at lower thermostat settings due to the air being drier. ... "
" ... This dehumidifier has improved the air quality, reduced odors, and made it much more comfortable in the house when the humidity is high outside. ... "
" ... It is attractive, quiet, and keeps our large basement dry ... "
Volume
43quiet, room, noise, louder, little
+49%
-51%
" ... The hOmeLabs compressor has a loud hum all the time. ... "
" ... It is loud and makes my lights flicker when it turns on. ... "
" ... It is a bit louder than I would like, but what can you do? ... "
" ... Cons: it was a little loud with voice when it on operation. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that it is a bit noisy. ... "
" ... Turned on and there was a loud rattle. ... "
" ... At least my old loud clunky one I had to empty virtually everyday. ... "
" ... To test the bucket's volume I used a gallon jug to fill it . ... "
Network
40sq ft, humidity, house, square feet, dehumidifier
+95%
-5%
" ... Has already lowered humidity in 1300 sq ft basement from 70 to 50%. ... "
" ... But will it work on 4,000 square feet of home? ... "
" ... 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'm not so sure about the square footage coverage but it most definitely lowered the humidity in my home of 1700 sqft. ... "
" ... Using this for our 1800 sq ft. basement. ... "
" ... Super sleek looking and works really quickly for our 1,500 sq foot home. ... "
" ... Our basement has been turned into 3 bedrooms. ... "
" ... I started at 60% humidity in a 1250 sq foot apartment. ... "
Storage
34tank, gallon, gallons, empty, dehumidifier
+76%
-24%
" ... The large holding tank is nice and even here in S.E. ... "
" ... The bucket is smaller than my old machine's, I believe it only holds a gallon, I prefer a larger bucket on my dehumidifier, hence me getting a hose as i didnt wish to be emptying it every other day. ... "
" ... Glad I got this and no more bags! ... "
" ... The design is slick and makes minimal impact in our living space (a big plus) and though we have to dump our bin 3x a day (when we first turned on our humidifier, it was at 67! ... "
" ... This holds like a gallon I am guessing. ... "
" ... Great product, fills up a 5 gallon bucket every day, been using it for 7 months non stop and it is still going strong ... "
" ... Easy to empty container. ... "
" ... Fortunately, removing and emptying the bucket is very easy.) ... "
Price
33money, worth the money, worth, works, beat
+97%
-3%
" ... It’s wonderful and the price is hard to believe. ... "
" ... Good product, good price. ... "
" ... Nice Quality dehumidifier at a reasonable price. ... "
" ... In my opinion, this was well worth the money. ... "
" ... Very worth the money ... "
" ... Less money too! ... "
" ... This was worth its money. ... "
" ... If one considers its price, it is definitely a good buy. ... "
Setup
30setup, easy to set, set, instructions, little
+90%
-10%
" ... It was easy to setup and is quiet. ... "
" ... After it was setup, I never seen the moist inside my home. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to set up&every guiet ... "
" ... Set was easy due to the way it was packaged. ... "
" ... it was 4 PM. ... "
" ... Easy to install and looks great. ... "
Water Resistance
30tank, rain, hours, empty, collects
+70%
-30%
" ... It is easy to operate and sucks the water out of the humidity like crazy. ... "
" ... no spillage of water . ... "
" ... I could not believe how much water was collected in twenty four hours. ... "
" ... In 8 to 10 hours it collects 70 points of water every day!! ... "
" ... Easy to use and remove the water. ... "
" ... For RV's this is essential to prevent water damage. ... "
" ... This seems to work very well at pulling out water. ... "
" ... Works well, shuts off when water pan is full ... "
Marketplace
29works as advertised, product, company, contacted, would
+76%
-24%
" ... Product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Work as described. ... "
" ... Thanks, works great. ... "
" ... Called second time and they said a replacement would be shipped. ... "
" ... Works just as described. ... "
" ... It performs exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Build Quality
29built, solid, hose, threads, design
+66%
-34%
" ... Build quality seems pretty good. ... "
" ... Very effective and durable ... "
" ... Sleek design, a little heavy to lift but is on nice wheels. ... "
" ... Good quality and cheap! ... Excellent insulation and top quality! ... "
" ... Heavy well made ... "
" ... I don't know how durable it may be (only owned a month). ... "
" ... It looked very nice and solid, but wouldn’t work any more after four yrs. ... "
" ... Solid construction and I thought the price was fair. ... "
Delivery
25box, unit, packaged, came, well
+88%
-12%
" ... Next, I was very impressed with the way it was packaged. ... "
" ... Product arrived on time & very well packaged which was appreciated considering it was a heavy item. ... "
" ... Shipped well, packing, while point of sale box, kept it safe. ... "
" ... Removed the shipping carton, plugged it in, works great. ... "
" ... I received it in 2 days. ... "
" ... Arrived very quickly and is doing great! ... "
" ... The box it arrived in was pretty questionable looking and I wonder if my product was actually new ... "
" ... It arrived in a timely manner and everything was packed in such a way there was no damage on any of the parts! ... "
Washer Dryer
24basement, air, keep, keeps, dehumidifier
+88%
-13%
" ... I've had this dehumidifier for almost a year, and it works very well at keeping my basement dry. ... "
" ... Keeps my basement dry! ... "
" ... I simply empty it once a day and it keeps the basement nice and dry. ... "
" ... Keeps my basement dry. ... "
" ... This dehumidifier helps keep things dry and mold-free. ... "
" ... Keep basement dry and free of odors. ... "
" ... Keeps basement a lot drier ... "
" ... So, white noise and dry bedroom air has been great. ... "
Design
24nice, design, sleek, look, works
+88%
-13%
" ... This works very well and looks great too. ... "
" ... Got that nice simple sleek look to it. ... "
" ... The look is very pleasing a deadily fits any decor. ... "
" ... First, I love the sleek, unobtrusive design. ... "
" ... Intuitive controls and smooth top design. ... "
" ... It looks slick, it's quiet and best of all . ... "
" ... Style is sleek and looks like an upscale appliance. ... "
" ... It worked great for two weeks, and has nice design for a utilitarian appliance. ... "
For Running
20runs, run, two, yet, ran
+90%
-10%
" ... It runs quietly and efficiently and I would highly recommend it. ... "
" ... It runs much quieter than the ones I previously owned. ... "
" ... I have in running 24/7 and draining right into my sump pit and have not had any issues ... "
" ... And run it at midnight to 6. ... "
" ... Quiet but you can still hear it running. ... "
" ... Used daily, runs great! ... "
" ... It is quiet, and I barely notice it is running. ... "
" ... not much to assemble and it is up and running in less than a minute. ... "
Returns
20back, ship, sadly, returned, refund
+25%
-75%
" ... Sadly we had to return this item. ... "
" ... Sadly, I believe we’ll have to return it and try another make/model but it showed so much promise in the beginning. ... "
" ... It worked just long enough to not be returned. ... "
" ... I contacted the manufacturer to find out what they suggested to do and in the end they said because i bought it from Amazon that i should contact Amazon. ... "
" ... I have no idea how to send it back! ... "
" ... I'll return to update this review later. ... "
" ... We received a refund. ... "
" ... too late to return . ... "
Features
20turbo mode, turbo, auto, unit, timer
+75%
-25%
" ... Does the job and timer function makes it great on the power bill/getting the job done. ... "
" ... The timer function would be nice when I'm gone. ... "
" ... I'm running it in humidistat mode (set at 55%). ... "
" ... Humidity has stayed constant at about 45% on continuous mode, which is about as good as I can expect for a 120 year old field stone foundation basement. ... "
" ... It has all of the basic features needed for a minimal maintenance operation. ... "
" ... Cool that it has different settings as well. ... "
" ... For the most part this unit does it's job and has all the features at an affordable price. ... "
" ... The light on top was lit up FULL. ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
16drain, pump, bucket, sump, water
+88%
-13%
" ... We have used this unit with and without a connected hose. ... "
" ... We have the hose hook up for continuous draining so it makes it even more convenient. ... "
" ... Replaced old dehumidifier - much quieter, more effective, cleaner with direct hose outlet. ... "
" ... The bucket is small so it is better used with a hose attached to drain into a sink. ... "
" ... using the drain hose is the best option especially if there's a floor drain nearby. ... "
" ... No leaks hose works for drain. ... "
" ... We have it hooked to a hose. ... "
" ... works very well and also has the capability to have hose drainage. ... "
Controls
15button, buttons, control, continuous, settings
+73%
-27%
" ... I like the controls ... "
" ... The controls on the unit were easy to understand and I set the humidity at 45% and turned it on. ... "
" ... Intuitive controls and smooth top design. ... "
" ... If you do have to manually empty the unit it is super easy and the unit will turn off on it's own when the tank is full. ... "
" ... Keeping the basement humidity under control ... "
" ... You control your humidity level and forget it. ... "
" ... It seems to work effectively, it doesn't have an adjustable humidity control, it's preset at around 30%. ... "
" ... However you can adjust it once you hit the “continuous” button once(this turns off this feature), then you will be able to use the up/down arrow to adjust the humidity levels. ... "
Product As Described
13stated, product, expected, described, works
+92%
-8%
" ... It performs exactly as stated. ... "
" ... Works just as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Performs as advertised. ... "
" ... I figured I would share a picture to help others with this. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Product works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Power Consumption
12running, power, electricity, bill, ac
+100%
" ... More attractive than most units and energy-star rating was a plus. ... "
" ... My electric bill hasn’t changed much either way so I think it’s economical as well. ... "
" ... The humidistat seems to work well so saves energy. ... "
" ... This one uses little electricity, yet does an amazing job! ... "
" ... I have it draining into my AC sump pump so it can run continuously. ... "
" ... Super Quiet and uses far less power than most dehumidifiers. ... "
" ... Seems to work great and not use too much electricity. ... "
" ... If I'm doing the math right, that's 240 kWh monthly. ... "
Comfort
12makes, comfortable, fingers, feel, difference
+75%
-25%
" ... I wouldn’t put in a bedroom because it’s loud and gives off heat, but it makes my house much more comfortable ... "
" ... My apartment is so much more comfortable this summer. ... "
" ... Granted it’s only been 24 hours but it’s been a very comfortable 24 hours. ... "
" ... Will keep my fingers crossed and followup if anything changes. ... "
" ... My home is so much more comfortable now. ... "
" ... Makes a great difference in comfort. ... "
" ... room and it makes the room so much more comfortable. ... "
" ... The smell is so much better. ... "
Wash Programs
10settings, mode, turbo, function, continuous mode
+70%
-30%
" ... You can set to the settings you need ... "
" ... Several settings is nice too, for whatever you want it to do. ... "
" ... has timer on it so you can set when you want it on/off . ... "
" ... The machine has an auto shutoff feature when the 2 gal tank becomes full become full. ... "
" ... It's very effective and has a timer which is great. ... "
" ... The timer function would be nice when I'm gone. ... "
Defective Delivery
10defective, damaged, time, received, product
+10%
-90%
" ... Not sure if defective or not. ... "
" ... Product came in defective with stains. ... "
" ... The product came damaged. ... "
" ... First time I ordered this dehumidifier is DOA. ... "
" ... Came severally damaged!!!!! ... "
" ... I may have received a defective model but I was disappointed in this one. ... "
" ... Item arrived with a cracked top. ... "
Heating
10hot, basement, thing, summer, puts
+70%
-30%
" ... Of course it adds heat, that's the way these things work, but reasonably efficient, not too much heat. ... "
" ... I have it in the mechanicals closet so the heat is fairly well dissipated. ... "
" ... The heat had reduced significantly. ... "
" ... It is quiet and doesn’t cause unnecessary heat. ... "
" ... Now that we are moving into the heat of summer, I'll be able to tell more on actual usage, but I expect it to be a substantial savings over what the previous owner had. ... "
" ... Or a bad thing if you don't want the extra heat. ... "
" ... It created a hot house affect :( this took care of that. ... "
Size
10wheels, unit, tank, small, similar
+100%
" ... It’s quite and the wheels are convenient too! ... "
" ... It is quiet (like a small fan). ... "
" ... small and mighty! ... "
" ... Love the size and it seems quieter than some of similar size. ... "
" ... Nice powerful little machine. ... "
" ... I have a 21 square-foot house and This unit is the perfect size. ... "
" ... We just dump the tank as necessary and the carry handle makes that much easier. ... "
" ... I love that this is on wheels that I can easily move it around. ... "
Software Platform
9search, longer, error, continues, win
+44%
-56%
" ... We're very sorry about this and we do admit it was an error on our end that is why we have to update the manual." ... "
" ... Bought this after the Frigidaire gave me the F0 error. ... "
" ... The search continues. ... "
Fit
8box, unit, place, hold, back
+75%
-25%
" ... Just snip the two strapping tapes, lift the box off the unit, lift the unit free of the bottom packaging (it lifts right out), remove the cord from the top of the box, pull off a few strips of packaging tape and you're done. ... "
" ... Hopefully it holds up! ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... It is very solidly built, the bucket is plastic but very solid plastic with a track that it slides into, firmly. ... "
" ... We bought it for our Motorhome, it fits great in a small corner and does the job ... "
User Manual
7instructions, little, vague, internal, hose
-100%
" ... Cons: the manual it arrives in is not well written. ... "
" ... Instruction is not clear on that. ... "
" ... You can’t trust their description. ... "
" ... I searched for a solution to the problem in the manual that was supplied with the unit. ... This is what they actually said "We do understand how confusing and frustrating this is to you because of how the old manual was put up. ... "
" ... Was a little confused on how to set it based off the instructions. ... "
" ... Instructions a little difficult to figure out. ... "
" ... instructions are rather vague and mysterious. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
7clean, easy to clean, filter, operate, empty
+100%
" ... It works great and is simple to use and easy to clean the filter. ... "
" ... Easy to operate and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to maintain and clean. ... "
ISP
6problem, got, homelabs, dehumidifiers
+100%
" ... Has worked flawlessly since. ... "
" ... Works just fine. ... "
" ... Have it for a while now and have no problem with it. ... "
" ... and a 3/8 pex connection at the other (Model 801629). ... "
" ... Apparently this is a common problem with dehumidifiers. ... "
" ... It works if you plug IT IN! ... but I pass . ... "
Noise Cancellation
5noisy, noise level, like, compressor
+20%
-80%
" ... If it's in a room you're going to be in also it's really too much noise. ... "
" ... The noise it generates is mostly that of the air moving around, not any mechanical or compressor noise. ... "
" ... It’s noisy somewhat but you get used to it kind of like background noise ... "
Accuracy
4easy to use
+50%
-50%
" ... Buried in the email was the correct solution and an admission that the manual that was supplied with the unit was not accurate. ... "
" ... While this product appears to function ok, it is horribly inaccurate. ... "
Speed
4runs, room, dehumidifier, air
+75%
-25%
" ... We felt a change in our environment within minutes. ... "
" ... Dehumidifies and cools big room at the same time ... "
" ... However, on 40, 45, 50% she runs a few minutes. ... "
Washing
3fill
+100%
" ... I use the water from the dehumidifier to fill my washer and get amazingly soft cloths. ... "
" ... It has a washable filter which is easy to remove. ... "
" ... Easy to wash off filter and snap back in. ... "
Hair
3+67%
-33%
" ... Twelve more hours now and it's about half full, so clearly it had its work cut out for it during that first 24 hours! ... "
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