LG - PuriCare 2019 Energy Star 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Vertical Pump and Wi-Fi - Black
- Key Specs
- Bucket Capacity: 6 quarts
- Moisture Removal Capacity: 50 pints per day (The amount of moisture removed from the air over 24 hours. The suggested moisture removal capacity is based on a room's square footage and how damp it is. For example, a 30-pint capacity unit typically works for rooms up to 1,500 square feet.)
- Bucket-Full Indicator: true
- Drain Hose Connection: true
- Integrated Pump: true
- General
- Brand: LG
- Model Number: UD501KOJ5
- Product Name: PuriCare 2019 Energy Star 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Vertical Pump and Wi-Fi
- Color: Black
- Capacity
- Bucket Capacity: 6 quarts
- Moisture Removal Capacity: 50 pints per day (The amount of moisture removed from the air over 24 hours. The suggested moisture removal capacity is based on a room's square footage and how damp it is. For example, a 30-pint capacity unit typically works for rooms up to 1,500 square feet.)
- Features
- Noise Level: 50 decibels adjusted
- Bucket Storage: true
- Bucket-Full Indicator: true
- Drain Hose Connection: true
- Integrated Pump: true
- Adjustable Humidistat: true (A humidistat is a measuring device able to monitor and maintain a set level of humidity, or moisture, in the air.)
- Other
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- UPC: 048231601146
Improve the indoor air quality of a room up to 2000 sq. ft. with the benefits of an LG PuriCare 50-pint portable dehumidifier. Featuring a built-in drain pump and convenient Wi-Fi connectivity, this dehumidifier quickly and efficiently removes excessive moisture from the air due to high humidity. The built-in drain pump allows continuous water drainage up into a sink or out a window. With easy Wi-Fi capability, you can expand the limits of your dehumidifier using the SmartThinQ app. Start or stop the dehumidifier, monitor bucket capacity, and get notifications all from your smartphone. Perfect not only for damp living spaces such as basements, bathrooms, and laundry rooms, but also for bedrooms, attics, and garages. Quiet, reliable, and effective, PuriCare helps you keep your home dry and comfortable so you can relax.
Whats Included
- dehumidifier, 16.25-ft. pump hose, short pump hose, drainage adapter with screw, manual, warranty
- dehumidifier, 16.25-ft. pump hose, short pump hose, drainage adapter with screw, manual, warranty
Q: Does the fan continuously run or does it shut off when the desired humidity level is reached?
A: I don’t think the LGanswers answer is correct. I asked this question on another website and 4 people said the fan does NOT run continuously. It will totally shut down when the RH it is set to is reached. The fan MAY run a couple of minutes after the compressor shuts off, but that is different than running continuously. LG should be sure their answer is correct because if the fan runs continuously, that’s a deal breaker for me. That simply doesn’t make sense. It seemed people who answered this same question in 2020 said it DID run continuously. Maybe LG updated their control board. What say you, LG?
Q: What is the decibel reading for this unit?
A: The LG PuriCare 2019 Energy Star 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Vertical Pump and Wi-Fi in Black - Black, Model # UD501KOJ5 has a High decibel rating of 50 dBA and a Low decibel rating of 48 dBA...^IFV
A: Just something to think about.....the water from a dehumidifier fills the bucket a little bit at a time. The reason the pump isn’t activated until the bucket is mostly full is there wouldn’t be enough water to pump out when the dehumidifier first starts drawing moisture from the air. If you want it to drain continuously you should put it where you can just hook a hose up to it and run it to a drain. If your situation REQUIRES you pump it out then you’ll have to accept a built in pump can’t work until there’s enough water in the tank to pump out.
Q: Can the unit be turned on remotely (like if I’m at work)? Or do I have to be on the home WiFi?
A: No, the unit cannot be turned on/off remotely. The Timer function turns the product off automatically after a set time. ^Daphane
A: The Timer button for the LG PuriCare 2019 Energy Star 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Vertical Pump and Wi-Fi in Black - Black, Model # UD501KOJ5 sets a a time for the product to automatically turn off. The button can be pressed repeatedly to increase the time until shutoff in 1-hour increments up to 12 hours. After 23 hours of continuous operation, the red Safety Standby light turns on for one hour and the fan and compressor shut off to prevent product malfunction. After an hour with the fan and compressor shut off, the Safety Standby light turns off and the fan and compressor automatically restart. With the LG ThinQ app, you can control the dehumidifier from anywhere using your smartphone, the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. The app does not have have a scheduled daily/weekly planned program...^IFV
A: The LG PuriCare 2019 Energy Star 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Vertical Pump and Wi-Fi in Black - Black, Model # UD501KOJ5 has an overall width of 427mm (16.8"), an overall height of 665mm (26.2"), and an overall depth of 321mm (12.6") and a weight of 45.2 lbs (20.5 kg)...^IFV
Q: This unit is showing sold out. When will you have it in stock again?
A: Please contact Best Buy's Customer service directly to inquire if they have an ETA for when the expect to have the LG PuriCare 2019 Energy Star 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Vertical Pump and Wi-Fi in Black - Black, Model # UD501KOJ5 back in stock. You can also ask if they can check to see if other Best Buy stores still have it in stock or give them your information so they can alert you when they have it back in stock...^IFV
A: Hi Rod. The LG PuriCare 2019 Energy Star 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Vertical Pump and Wi-Fi in Black, Model # UD501KOJ5 cannot be operated continuously for more than 23 hours. After 23 hours of continuous operation, the compressor automatically shuts off for one hour to prevent product damage. The compressor will restart after one hour. This Safety Standby function is normal. The unit does have an Auto Restart mode that will turn the unit back on after a power outage. The built-in drain pump that allows for continuous water drainage directly into a sink, out a window or down a drain will not restart when the dehumidifier restarts after a power outage. That is something that you will need to control remotely from your smartphone. With WiFi capability you can expand the limits of your dehumidifier using the LG SmartThinQ app. Start or stop the dehumidifier, monitor bucket capacity and get notifications all from your smartphone. The appliance supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks only. You can use 'Settings' in the application to manage the product or the application settings...^IFV
