Insignia™ - 3,000 Sq. Ft. 50-Pint Portable Dehumidifier with 6.34 qt Bucket Capacity and ENERGY STAR Certification - White

I really like the shape of this dehumidifier. It fits perfectly in the spot where I need it near my sump pump, and that alone makes it stand out from the usual big, bulky bucket-in-front designs. It feels like some thought was put into making something that works better in tighter spaces. The fan is impressive and moves a lot of air, which is exactly what I wanted for a basement storage room that we’re turning into a workout space. The main goal here is getting rid of that damp basement smell, and so far it seems to be doing a good job. Right now my basement is naturally sitting around 45–50% humidity, so it has not had to run a ton yet, but the real test will come during the humid summer stretch after a couple of rainy days. Setup was easy. I connected a drain hose without any trouble using an inexpensive hose, and I’ll be draining it straight into my sump pump well, so emptying the bucket is basically a non-issue for me. The controls are standard and simple to figure out, which I always appreciate. I've been running on continuous for about a day now just to get used to it, but I'll switch over to set and keep the humidity around 40%. It is not super quiet, but in fairness I’m using it in a very quiet storage room where any appliance would stand out. For me, the strong airflow and design are much more important than whisper-quiet operation. Overall, this feels like a great fit for my basement and exactly the kind of equipment I needed.

Setup was very easy. The wheels are in the water bucket so we had to find them first. It’s rather small, more wide than high and looks good if you want if for somewhere else besides the basement. We put it in our basement, we have a lot of humidity there. The display is bright blue & easy to see. It runs quiet. Humidity range is 30-90%, we set it at 50%. It doesn’t run constantly when level is set which is what I prefer. . I was impressed at how much water was collected in the bucket. The display reads P2 when bucket needs emptying, the bucket has a handle and is easy to dump but I feel the bucket could be larger because it needs to be emptied often. I like the fact that is starts running again after bucket is emptied & reattached. Eventually it will be connected to our drain to avoid this, I just wanted to see how much moisture it would actually remove. Fan speed, timer & mode can be set. There are 4 modes, set, continuous, comfort & dryer for clothes. The filter is on the back & can be easily removed and cleaned. Besides the small water bucket, I’m liking this so far!

Easy set up. Pulls a lot of moisture from my large basement. Easy to move around, and more compact than I thought it would be. The only thing that needs a bit of redesigning is the water tank - take a little bit of force to remove and needs a bigger water dump area - not a deal breaker by any means.

As far as dehumidifiers go, this Insignia model has everything I need and want. Affordable and easy to move from room to room. Simply just plug in and start using for a drier environment. Energy Star compliance to be a bit more frugal since this will often run for hours to draw the moisture out of the air. Decent capacity for condensate if not using a hose and floor drain. My main use will be lowering humidity for when I am running my 3D printer during the east coasts humid summers. Pros: Energy Star compliance Affordability Portability Clothes dryer feature Cons: Condensate bucket does not have drain hole(s) No drain hose included Overview: The overall operation of this Insignia dehumidifier is simple. Plug in, turn on, and choose a level of humidity or just select continuous mode and it will run till it reaches the lowest humidity achievable, 35%. You can also set a timer to run from 30 minutes to 24 hours. Or even use the warm air exhaust to dry clothes. Great for delicate fabrics that must be hung to dry. There is 2 fan modes, both speeds are louder than most would want to sleep near, but not obnoxiously loud. Similar sound to Max A/C top fan speed in a vehicle. 3D printing: For me, this is my second dehumidifier. I have one in the basement for when seasons change quickly and humidity ramps up. I picked this Insignia unit for improvements in my 3D prints. My 3D printer prints are much improved when the plastics and the environment are below 40% humidity. I still use desicant and special dryers for the filament. The dehumidifier just makes all of that work better and last longer when humid days in summer can push indoor humidity into the 60%+ range. Negative: My only trivial negative in the week of using the unit. The designers should have left a cutout on one of, or both corners to easily pour the condensate out. The current design has water leaking through all the edge gaps and not ideal if emptying anywhere other than a bathtub. Tip: manufacturer may disagree One tip I have used for years with my dehumidifiers. Spray one or two trigger pulls of bathroom mildew cleaner into the condensate bucket after emptying to prevent any future mold issues. When running my dehumidifier on a regular basis it can take several days between emptying and this prevents mold in the reservoir for me.

This thing is great! It makes an actual difference in how the house feels and really works quickly. While it isn’t the loudest thing out there, it isn’t quiet. You definitely notice the noise if you have this in a common area like the living room. The tank size is manageable but I empty mine from full 2-3 times a day. Overall it’s a good trade off in my opinion to have the house feeling much more comfortable.