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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 127 reviews

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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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69%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the 50-Pint Energy Star Portable Dehumidifier with Smart Dry's overall performance and quiet operation, noting its effectiveness in removing moisture from the air. Many appreciate its ability to work efficiently and quietly in various environments. However, some users find the drain bucket design challenging to use. The dehumidifier is praised for its excellent moisture removal capabilities.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My new dehudmifier

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

    My room is much dryer now that I have a dehumidifier in it. It is very quiet running.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great unit large capacity

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

    This dehumidifier does everything that is needed for my family. We live in a very rainy place and the mold/wet smell was overbearing. With this we were able to clean the air of the smell and humidity. Only issue i ran into is error codes popping up and what feels like the generator overheating and melting/bubble is plastic near it. Working with GE for a replacement.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dehumidifier

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

    This is being used for our basement and it does a fantastic job.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Broke in less than a year

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

    Pulled moisture out really well and fast but it is louder than other dehumidifiers on market. Had an LG one that ran for years but this one, gave me an “Eb” error code within 9 months of use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We encourage you to contact warranty support at 1-866-907-1655 to discuss any options available to you. -Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use - great product

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

    Very easy to attach drain hose. Percentage read out at top of unit makes it easy to monitor humidity level. Brought down humidity in my basement from 68% to 45% in a matter of hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We are so glad to hear that your new dehumidifier is working well. Thank you so much for choosing GE Appliances for your home! GE_Appliances

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great! Dehumidifier!!

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

    I love the auto feature it works like charm its in the basement. I hope it last a long time. Its a GE.

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

    Great problem solver for humidity issues.

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

    This works great. We have humidity issues in our basement and this is the first summer we have not had any concerns. It is easy to drain and not too loud. This is a great product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love our unit!

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quiet, easy setup, nice design! We love this unit. This is the 2nd one that we have purchased.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dry basement

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

    It does a fine job keeping our whole basement dry.

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

    Dehumidifier

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

    Needed a replacement for a dehumidifier that kept freezing. This model is very solid and quite for the price. Perfect for our family basement.

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

    Dehumidifier

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

    Good product at a decent price. So far so good. No regrets.

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

    Dehumidifier

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

    Works as it should. Zach as always was excellent help

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

    Pump Failed Quickly

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

    Pump died in under two months. To their credit, GE gave me a voucher for the purchase price to apply toward another GE product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We're sorry to hear that the pump of your dehumidifier went out. We are glad that GE Appliances was able to provide a voucher for a replacement. We hope the new unit serves you well. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with. GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!!

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

    Works great for a larger basement. A little noisy but if it’s in an area where that’s not a concern it’s a great option.

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

    Inaccurate and overpriced

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

    I bought this unit for my main level of my house and ending up returning a week later. The humidity reading is way off. I had two other humidity readers next to it – both shows 60% humidity while the machine would show 40%. I even brought up my other unit from the basement – it also matched the other readers of 60% proving that it was way off. I will say that you can straight up turn it on non-stop – it does pull the water from the air. Don’t use the eco mode – it heats the room. I wanted something to only kick on when the AC was running a lot during the summer. Running this unit in eco mode nonstop would remove the humidity but also heat the room, which would trigger my central air to run again, which would add humidity…. It is also loud and would sometimes make sputtering noises as it cycled through its processes. On top of that, for $300, you would expect a pump for (my other unit that was $150 cheaper) came with one – kind of a let down this one did not.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We appreciate your feedback on your experience with our dehumidifier. We are sorry to hear it didn't meet your needs and you had to return it. When a dehumidifier is first installed, we recommend allowing at least 3-4 days to remove moisture from the room to maintain the desired dryness. The dehumidifier is dehumidifying the air as well as the moisture from walls and objects in the room. If you have any prepurchase questions in the future, please reach out to us directly. We are always happy to help! Joyce@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Does not last long

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

    This was my second unit, the first one lasting only a few months before throwing the E6 error code of death. I only purchased the second one because the of the way GE's warranty works, which only pays what you paid for the first unit on a direct replacement. I had to contact GE today because my second unit has thrown the E6 code. This unit lasted about 11 months, so that was better than the first. However, the unit has gone up in price by $85 since I last purchased it, so I don't see myself purchasing it again. They scheduled a repair tech to come out this week, so fingers crossed that it will at least limp along a bit longer. I had a difficult time finding a dehumidifier that fit my needs for an unfinished basement that is only moderately heated in the winter, which is why I chose this one specifically, but I will begin searching for a replacement.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We appreciate you sharing your experience and we're sorry to hear that your unit is not functioning properly. We're confident the technician will provide the best resolution. If you need assistance after your service appointment, please PM/DM us on Facebook/Instagram/X with a copy of your review, any service confirmation/case numbers you may have, and the complete model/serial numbers of your unit. -Don@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice dehumidifier

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

    This is a nice unit. Works great and I have added the hose to auto drain.

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

    Dehumidifier

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

    We love this dehumidifier. Runs quietly and efficiently in our new home! Just what we were looking for. Great product for the money!

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

    Terrible experience

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

    This unit never performed well. The Smart dry feature never accurately sensed the humidity in the room, and you constantly had to adjust the setting in order to get the unit to operate. Now, in less than 4 months, the unit has failed. Best Buy will not stand behind the product, and GE will only replace it with another potentially defective unit, and only after you purchase said replacement with your own money and submit a so-called *Goodwill coupon" for reimbursement. I will not be purchasing another GE product ever, and I will have to reassess my relationship with Best Buy as well. Both Best Buy and GE have horrible customer service. I would give this unit, and GE negative stars if the review interface would allow it. As it is I rated it one star, and even that is far too generous.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      We appreciate you reaching out to us regarding the issue you had with your dehumidifier. Your insights are valued and we're confident the replacement unit will work well for you.-Vikki@GEAppliances GE_Appliances

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good unit

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

    The dehumidifier runs well and does exactly what I need

    I would recommend this to a friend
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