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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 110 reviews

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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71%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the 50-Pint Energy Star Portable Dehumidifier's performance and the convenient built-in pump, which many find to be a great help. The quiet operation is also frequently praised. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding the product's longevity and the amount of heat it generates.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Pump

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GE Pint Dehumidifier

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have this in my detached garage in Florida. I had a big problem with mold on my motorcycle leathers and other clothing. I figured it couldn’t be good for my bikes either. I considered an air conditioner but decide to try a dehumidifier instead. This one is working great so far ( a few months) and pumps the water out the garage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Absolute Garbage - Buyer Beware

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought one with an issue ("EB" on the display though the bucket is empty). GE refunded MSRP (not tax, disposal, or my time). Fine. Replaced it through GE, bought the same unit from Best Buy, received reimbursement check from GE. Same issue after several months on the new unit. Requested a full refund from GE but all they offer is to reimburse MSRP (not including tax) for another GE unit. Wish I hadn't bought GE and wish I'd not bought this unit. Meanwhile, a family member has a non-GE dehumidifier that's been kicking in the south for YEARS. Benefits - It's fairly quiet, pretty compact, and looks decent enough.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      The benefits you list are good, but we are sorry to hear you've had these issues with your dehumidifier. However, we are happy to hear you've been able to exchange it when needed. Thank you! Joyce@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing very well made unit and works perfectly dont need anymore

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great unit.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It pays to by a name brand and get quality. The filter was easy to clean and the set-up was easy. It pays to buy it in the store to be sure some delivery person keeps it upright. If fliped over the unit could fail. Anthing with refigerant needs to be keep upright or oil will distroy the compressor unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dehumidifier

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is working very well and I like it. Can refer it to my friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Moisture removal

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Moisture removal

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent removal of moisture as advertised. Amazing how much moisture it removes

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Can't use in my basement

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is probably a good unit relative to the others out there, but I ended up having to return it because the refrigerant is now flammable. It is to "be stored in a room without continuously operating ignition sources (for example, open flames, an operating gas appliance or an operating electric heater)." So basically, I can't use it in my unfinished basement, near the natural gas furnace and natural gas water heater. So, back to the store it went. At least Best Buy made the return process really easy... BTW, this is not GE's fault, this is likely due to new EPA regs, designed to save the planet (by burning your house down).

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We regret to hear that you had to return your new unit. We do hope that we can earn your trust back in the future. We take your feedback seriously and will use this to help make changes or improvements to our units moving forward. GE_Appliances

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Removes a good amount of water

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was easy to set up. Was surprised at how much water it pulled out of the air. The handle to lift the container seems to be flimsy, so i dont use it. I am using the tube and the pump now. It was loud at first but now used to it. I would absolutely buy it again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Pump

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big Hit - The Narrow Hose!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only 2 weeks in but it seems to be working well ... a great feature of this particular unit is the very long and narrow hose that it comes with ... it fits behind the furniture I have and is not that noticeable ... the hose goes under a small door that conceals my sump pump.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No regrets so far

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works awesome so far no issues very clean and efficient

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very quiet operation and clear instructions. I really enjoy the smart dry feature

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Pump

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New GE

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well out of the box - pump is a great help as allows you to use different locations and push the water into a sink or drain. Can not comment on reliability though GE products are currently recommended by Consumer Reports. Out prior "generic" dehumidifier lasted just over a year and died.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Stopped working after 5 months of use

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We bought this on june 20th 2024, we used it during the summer and turned it off during the winter maybe november. We plugged it back in This summer and it keeps giving us the empty basket code but we have the hose connected for the pump. We took the hose out and it atill doesnt fill the basket and says to empty it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We are sorry to hear about your experience with your dehumidifier not collecting water and indicating the need to empty the bucket. We'd very much like to review this further. With that in mind, we encourage you to send us (GE Appliances) a private message on one of our social channels (Facebook, Instagram) with your contact information, model and serial numbers, and a copy of your review. -Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worthless purchase x 3

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Junk! I am on #3 and this one works no better than the last 2. Each had a different problem. The last one the sensors didn't work, hence the dehumidifier didn't run when humidity was in the high 70's. This one runs for 5 minutes and then gives and error code. I have followed instructions for resetting numerous times with no good outcome. JUNK!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're sorry to hear about the difficulty you had with multiple dehumidifiers. If you still have the unit, we encourage you to send us (GE Appliances) a private message on one of our social channels (Facebook, Instagram) with your contact information, model and serial numbers and a copy of your review so we can research your situation. -Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Worked For a while

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Second one I’ve bought first worked well for three plus years then just stopped working no error message. Just ran but did nothing. Freon ok. Tried it with a newer model. 13 months later stopped working. Literally weeks after the warranty ended. Error massage and terrible shouting indicates a new motherboard t required. Not worth the investment Will try another company note.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
      Posted .

      Given the issues you had with your dehumidifiers, we'd very much like to review your situation. If you still have the product, we encourage you to send us (GE Appliances) a private message on one of our social channels (Facebook, Instagram) with your contact information, model and serial numbers, service history and a copy of your review. -Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No more emptying the basement dehumidifier

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No complaints so far. Works well, very quiet, and it's great to just have it draining directly into my utility sink instead of having to empty a container every day or two as with my old dehumidifier.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Less than a year

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It worked great, until it didnt. Warranty is horrible, youll have to buy another GE product and submit receipt to get a visa card loaded with the $ you’ve spent on the original item. Then, it is only up to the amount you paid for original Minus the amount you spent on replacement… so be prepared to overspend

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We are sorry to hear you've had this experience with your dehumidifier. This is a really nice dehumidifier that is perfect for larger spaces. This model has a built-in pump that will remove up to 50 pints of water from the air every 24 hours. The bonus is that it is Energy Star rated and offers 2 fan speeds to choose from, auto defrost control, and a 2 or 4-hour timer. We're glad you were able to get this replaced under your warranty. Joyce@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fingers Crossed

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far it does what I need it to do which is to work with the smart sensor to maintain a small room with instruments. But this is a replacement for another GE model that died on me within 7 months. So ask me again in a year.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Moisture removal
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good but bad

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to return due to the heat it pushed out. It did remove moisture from the air but did not help much because of the temperature of the air being pushed out.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BIG life changer! Worth every penny!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This has made my life so much more comfortable. I didn’t know much about dehumidifiers only humidifiers. I don’t have air conditioning so on hot days in Southern California, it’s almost unbearable for me with the humidity. This dehumidifier has changed my life, making space in my home more comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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