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

This little machine works fast and quietly. The AC blower is louder than this is. We keep it in the unfinished part of our basement. The other side is the TV room, and it’s never overpowered anything we’ve watched. It’s very easy to empty, very easy to attach the wheels, and the instructions are very easy to follow, including periodical upkeep (vacuuming air filters, etc.) NOTE: MAKE SURE IT SITS UPRIGHT FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE YOU USE IT! The warehouse tech brought it out to my car on its side and then put it on its back. If they do that, or if that’s the only way you can transport it, you have to let the oil drain back down into its proper reservoir or you risk breaking it immediately. Otherwise, it’s a very effective machine for the basement. We only have to empty it twice a day during peak humidity season.

After years of purchasing other “Brand Name” dehumidifiers, only to have them last one or two seasons at most, I decided to try BestBuy’s Insignia brand. What a pleasant surprise! This unit is equal to or better than all the others I had. Right from the start, the build quality became readily apparent. Despite having a “plastic” body like the rest, this unit is “Whisper Quiet” There is no loud annoying hum or buzz from loosely fitting plastic components like the others had. Also, BOTH the fan and compressor (when it kicks on) were much quieter as well. In fact, at first I thought it wasn’t operating properly - it was so quiet. However, in under a few minutes, the outgoing air turned warm as the compressor kicked in - and in 24 hours or less, my damp basement became nice and dry. I use a higher end Temperature/Humidity Guage, and I could see the humidity dropping without the ambient temperature getting “too warm” - a perfect balance. There are some really nice features such as a “Comfort” setting, which lets the humidifier adjust itself to achieve a comfortable relative humidity based on the room temperature. The two fan speeds were more than adequate, though I was concerned at first since previous units had 3 speeds. The bucket is designed to slide out sideways, unusual but not a problem. The capacity is fine for me, on average it only needs to be emptied once a day unles we’ve had a real run of hot and humid weather. The Humidistat is reasonably accurate - coming in about 5% higher than my “stand alone” digital guage. It has a host of other nice features - like a “set” mode, where you can set the humidity level you want and the unit will turn itself on and off to keep the room within a few per cent of your desired setting. The auto-shut off works perfectly - shutting off the unit “before” the reservoir becomes full to the top - a nice touch to avoid spilling it on the way to the sink or wherever you’ll be emptying it. The display is clear and easy to use. The only thing I would like to see changed, is getting a power cord longer than six feet. In many older homes and basements, outlets are not always in convenient places - having even two more feet would make a positive difference. I purchased this unit on 6/29/26, so I can’t speak for how long it will last. However, the price point is attractively low enough to allow for the purchase of an extended warranty - should you want to “hedge your bet”. Taking into account that Insignia is BestBuys own brand, warranty claims (if needed), should be a much easier process. In short, it works great, is nice and quiet (despite reviews to the contrary), has a great price point and a lot of nice features. I would definitely recommend this unit.

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.

Bought this as a replacement for my last Insignia 50 pint that failed under my extended warranty (Best Buy returned my purchase price of the original). I've had numerous styles and brands over the years and the Insignia is on par with the so called name brands which are actually made by various other off-brand manufacturers. Since I've only had this unit for 1.5 week in service in my basement (approximately 1900 square feet), it's a bit early to have a strong opinion. I've been using it on high fan speed set at 50% humidity. It took my basement about 5 days to come down from around 67% humidity. My separate hygrometer in the basement (not the one on the dehumidifier) is displaying 47% humidity. There is good airflow but since it blows straight up, there is no control of the directionality of the air flow. I attached part of an old garden hose to the unit so it can flow directly into a floor drain since I don't care to empty it daily. The water bucket is removed via the side so that could be an issue for some folks. The most unusual feature is the room humidity display. It appears to be an instantaneous humidity reading which means that its readings move up and down constantly. When it's not running, the humidity reading is rising until it hits a threshold to turn on (for my setting it seems to be around 61% humidity) and when it is running, the humidity level drops until the reading is just below the set point (50% for my setting) then the unit/fan shuts off and the humidity numbers on the display start to rise again. I didn't like this at first but am getting used to it and now find it an interesting but different feature. At this early stage the dehumidifier is doing what I need it to do. Hopefully it will last. Only time will tell.

I’ve been using the Insignia 50 pint dehumidifier for a little while now, and it’s been a really helpful addition to my home. The only thing I struggled with at first was getting the wheels snapped into place. It took a bit more strength than I expected, but once that was done, it’s been easy to move around. I like that it’s compact but still powerful. I’m able to roll it between my en suite bathroom and my laundry room depending on where I need it, which has been really convenient. We shower a lot since we go to the gym often, and leaving it on the comfort mode in the bathroom has made a noticeable difference in moisture and overall air quality. The different modes are actually useful too. The dryer mode has been great in the laundry room when I’m air drying clothes. It definitely helps speed up the drying time, especially for items I don’t want to put in the dryer. It holds a good amount of water, and even though it’s doing a lot, it doesn’t take up much space and looks clean and simple in the room. Overall, it’s been reliable, easy to use, and does exactly what I need it to do.