Frigidaire - 70-Pint Dehumidifier - White
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Description
Features
Removes up to 70 pints of water per day
Reduces moisture in the air to maintain an ideal relative humidity level.
Digital display and electronic controls
Offer easy operation.
Two fan speeds
Allow you to adjust the fan to high or low. A higher speed removes moisture more quickly.
Auto shut off
Turns the unit off when the water tank is almost full.
Washable mesh filter with bottom slide-out access
Use to dehumidify any damp spaces inside your home including attics, basements, and garages
Low temperature operation
Allows the unit to function in temperatures as low as 41° F.
Bucket full indicator light
Notifies you when the water tank needs to be emptied.
Front-loading bucket
Carrying handle and splash guard simplify emptying.
24-hour on/off timer
Enables you to delay start or delay stop the unit which can help to reduce energy consumption.
ENERGY STAR Certified
Uses less energy than non-certified models and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy.
What's Included
70-Pint Dehumidifier
Owner's manual
Energy Ratings
Key Specs
- Bucket Capacity7.6 quarts
- Moisture Removal Capacity70.0 pints per day
- Bucket-Full IndicatorYes
- Drain Hose ConnectionYes
- Integrated PumpNo
General
- Product Name70-Pint Dehumidifier
- BrandFrigidaire
- Model NumberFAD704DWD
Dimension
- Product Height24.75 inches
- Product Width16.125 inches
- Product Weight46.0 pounds
Capacity
- Bucket Capacity7.6 quarts
- Moisture Removal Capacity70.0 pints per day
Features
- Noise Level53.4 decibels adjusted
- Bucket StorageYes
- Bucket-Full IndicatorYes
- Drain Hose ConnectionYes
- Integrated PumpNo
- Adjustable HumidistatYes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year; 5 years: sealed system
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedYes
- UPC012505277481
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1466 reviews
(1,466 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are satisfied with the quiet operation, ease of use, and effective humidity control of the 70-Pint Dehumidifier. They appreciate its large capacity and find it suitable for basements. However, some customers have concerns about its durability and warranty, and a few have mentioned issues with the filter and the unit stopping unexpectedly.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great For the basement!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My bedroom is in a 308 sq ft basement.. Last summer the humidity got so bad mold began to grow on my shoes that I had packed away! And it effected my breathing. So this year I invested in this dehumidifier. Best thing I could’ve done! No musty smell and no mold. Awesome auto shut off when desired humidity is reached and or collecting bucket is full. I can have it run while I’m at work and not have to worry. Although I could’ve purchased the 50 pint according to the square footage I don’t have a drain to discard water.. so to avoid having to hall the bucket upstairs constantly I opted for the 70 pint, which was also suggested by the Best Buy employee that helped me out. I can have it going for about 2-3 days constantly before having to dump the water. It also keeps it relatively cooler than the rest of the house.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Humidity control, Water collection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quite, works well
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Running continuously in my basement. It is pulling three buckets of water a day from the air. Keeping the humidity level below 50%.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Unit works great and gets the humidity out.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is our second Frigidaire dehumidifier. The first one was damaged by a power surge from a lightning strike. It was the best unit I have ever owned. We were going through units every two years prior to the Frigidaire unit. After the lightning I tore the damaged unit apart to review the internal components. The unit looked like new except for the electrics. This was after five years of service in daily use. No corrosion in the unit. Well built. Good design.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great dehumidifier. Plug and play!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great on maintenance and works as advertised! Easy to clean filter.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Draws out water well but grows mold/mildew fast!!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pro: I'm amazed at how much water this dehumidifier draws out of the air in my basement. I can't use the hose, so I just empty the bucket twice day into my potted plants. Con: The collection bucket of my new unit grew mold/mildew after < two weeks of use. It is very difficult to take the top apart to clean it. Feels like you'll break the plastic parts, but that is what Frigidaire recommended. They had no ideas for mold prevention.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from FrigidaireSupport
Posted .Hey, lowtech! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We recommend making sure that the dehumidifier is the correct size for the area. Should you need additional assistance, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-374-4432; Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 8pm EST. ~Courtney
- Pros mentioned:Easy to use, Humidity control, Quiet
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works Great! Perfect would not change a thing
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We recently purchased a new old house. I love the house it is old built-in 1900. The house has had many renovations over the years. We have struggled a bit with small intermittent patches of mold but just enough to be noticeable. We have had the roof checked and some plumbing looked at but nothing to explain the problem. I bought this machine in September I keep it in the kitchen a few steps from the sink which also happens to be a large room with 2 big windows. The bucket is easy to dump it even has a handle to help limit any spilling. It is not very heavy. I just tend to empty it when I am near the machine. We do believe that we have figured out the cause of the high humidity. Rain and hurricane season and a house built with no real insulation in the walls. The attic is insulated well and was hiding the secrets behind the walls. I am happy to say with this dehumidifier my house stays at about 40-45% humidity now that it is cooler. I have not once been unhappy with this little machine's performance. The machine does its job well and has not caused much extra work from me. I was concerned about it not having its own pump and although It can be hooked to a hose to drain on its own the reviews of others having mold and water retaining issues in the machine was not an issue I wanted. I had enough water and mold. I did even buy a 6-foot hose but I didn't really want to see and deal with a hose in my kitchen. I decided I would dump the bucket manual as a test to see how big of an issue no automatic drain would cause. I am thankful I did. Manually dumping the bucket is not changed or affected my day and the dehumidifier is working as and when rarely idle because the bucket is full. It is a little noisy but I have a teenage son and three fur babies and it is just loud enough that I notice it is off when I am in the kitchen. It is really a small hum. I think this machine is great and would recommend it to anyone who needed one. I am considering purchasing another one for the back master bathroom and laundry room. I have not seen mold back in that area but some reason or another the dogs or the kids keep that area damp use. Sorry, I know this was a little long this is my first time ever writing a review. But I felt it had really done the job I needed it to do and it deserved the effort from me. Hope this information is helpful
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Humidity control, Quiet, Water collection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great humidifier for 20 x 30 room w/18 ft ceiling
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.We are emptying about a gallon and a half in 24 hrs. It is quiet. Humidity has lowered from 60%+ to around 32% with the door open to other areas of the house which are also high humidity. We would recommend this dehumidifier. Sonny, Pine, CO We really like Best Buy's option to pay off in 6 months interest free.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy to use, Quiet
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A little apprehensive
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I read many reviews and many were negative, but this dehumidifier seemed the best pick. I have not been unhappy with it. It is in a large open basement and has performed quietly and efficiently. Because of the bad reviews on durability, I took out a four year protection plan.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionWhat does the EC code mean and can the unit be repaired with this problem. My FAD704DWD unit is only 14 months old and has stopped pulling moisture out of the air. Fan works, filter is clean, power source is fine.
Asked by Mathew.
- A:Answer I have had 4 of these replaced under warranty with the EC code. The EC code means the sealed system and condenser is defective and the unit is not repairable. The coils are either freezing and stop functioning or just not condensing at all. You can temporarily reset it by unplugging it, but the unit is going bad regardless and will quit functioning pretty quickly afterwards. Frigidaire warranties the sealed system for 5 years and will replace it for you, if you contact them. Unfortunately, these units are not particularly reliable as I have not had any unit last longer than 3 yrs.
Answered by JWS9518
Q: QuestionAfter the desired humidity level is acheived, does the unit turn off and then turn back on again once the humidity level goes above the desired level?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Hello, Great inquiry! The dehumidifier automatically shuts off when selected amount of moisture has been removed from the air and will automatically turn the compressor back on if the humidity level goes above the desired setting. Thank you.
Answered by FrigidaireSupport
Q: QuestionDrain port?Does this unit have a port for automatic drainage?
Asked by KM.
- A:Answer Yes, nicely located behind the machine
Answered by Nicemachine
Q: Questioncan this model be used with an extension cord?Can this model be used with an extension cord?
Asked by lumpy.
- A:Answer Yes, but as with any high wattage device, you need to be aware of the cord length and the gauge of the wire. The safest bet is to use a cord designed for air conditioners. What should you look for? A grounded cord (3 prong), 14 gauge wire or lower if the length is 10 feet or less. You could go with a longer cord of up to 25 foot in length but the wire gauge would need to be 12 gauge or less (the lower the gauge number, the thicker the wire). Hope this helps.
Answered by Pennsy88
Q: QuestionOn many units, just not Frigidaire, I read that Fan's rarely shut off, when the condenser does. Can the fan shut down simultaneously?Seems like the fan should shut down when the condenser does to save energy. Is there a way to have the fan shut down also?
Asked by Greg.
- A:Answer Greg, thank you for your inquiry! Our new dehumidifiers are designed to run at a consistent speed for a longer period of time using less energy. Appliances use more energy when they constantly turn off and on. Our dehumidifiers are designed to allow the fan components inside to run after the compressor turns off. This allows the internal components to cool and the machine to rest even though you may still hear something running. We do hope this information is helpful. If you have any additional questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us directly or by resubmitting a question on this Q&A website. -Kind Regards-
Answered by FrigidaireSupport
Q: Questionwhen operating does it heat up the room or is it cool operating
Asked by mike.
- A:Answer Hello Mike, Thank you for your inquiry. Unit model FAD704DWD may produce slight heat when in process of dehumidifying. Thank you.
Answered by FrigidaireSupport
Q: QuestionCan you buy a best buy warranty?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes - and I did. The dehumidifier we had before this one was from the 1970's. The home's previous owners actually left us the owner's manual and receipt. It ran nearly non-stop for 40-some-odd years. But they don't build things like that anymore. The research I did on Consumer Reports and other review sites indicate the life expectancy these days is maybe 3 years at best. I got the Best Buy warranty to help cover what it seems will be the inevitable breakdown of the unit.
Answered by KnCOtto
Q: QuestionDoes it have auto-on, power went out feature?
Asked by MDR.
- A:Answer The memory retains your settings so when the power returns it starts right back to what you set up.
Answered by wilyjohnj