Customer Ratings & Reviews

This product is amazing been using it for years would definitely recommend

I've been using this dehumidifier in my basement. It always feels damp from ground moisture and stays muggy especially during the humid summer months in the south. I needed a unit that could cover the roughly 2000sqft basement without me having to empty the bucket constantly. The bucket capacity is decent on its own but I decided to hook it up to a separate pump that I used with my old dehumidifier that sends the collected water outside the house through a hose. The dehumidifier rolls easily on its casters so I could position it in a convenient corner near a power outlet. I plugged it in, adjusted the target humidity level on the clear digital controls, and switched it to continuous mode. The back drain port accepts a standard hose for drainage to the exterior or to a pump, etc. I ran a short hose from the unit into a small reservoir bucket and then let the separate pump pull the water out through a pipe exiting near the foundation. That pump setup has been the biggest improvement. I don't have to empty the tank multiple times a day this way. The dehumidifier just keeps running and the water gets sent outside automatically. During really humid daya the pump activates several times throughout the day moving what adds up to close to the full rated 50 pints over a 24 hour stretch. Performance has been good so far. When the basement air is around 60 percent humidity or higher this unit brings it down steadily to the 45 to 50 percent range I prefer and maintains it there. The air in the basement feels noticeably drier and cooler now. The constant musty odor has mostly disappeared which makes me less concerned about potential mold growth on the concrete walls or on boxes and furniture I have stored. It makes the basement a much more comfortable and usable space for working on projects or just spending time. Noise levels are reasonable for a machine of this size. On the standard fan setting it produces a steady low hum when running with a soft click now and then. I can have a normal conversation in the same room without needing to raise my voice much. The high or turbo fan mode does get louder when it needs to circulate more air quickly but I don't really use those modes. It never bothers me enough to turn the dehumidifier off even if I am downstairs for a few hours. Maintenance is pretty simple. The washable filter on the back pulls out easy and I rinse it under the sink every couple of weeks to keep dust from building up and restricting airflow. The bucket itself slides in and out with a handle and includes a clear window so I can glance at the water level if I ever need to check manually though the pump setup means that rarely happens. Auto shutoff still functions as a backup if the bucket ever fills. There is also a defrost mode that will activate automatically during colder months if the coils start to ice up but it doesn't get cold enough here for me to need that. A couple of small negative things are worth mentioning. The drain connection sits on the back so you need a little clearance from the wall or a short elbow adapter if space is tight. The casters move fine across flat concrete but they do not swivel as smoothly as I would like when navigating around stored items or furniture. Not a big deal though because I'm not really moving it around. There's no built in pump, but honestly every dehumidifier I've had with a built in pump the pump only lasts a year if that. So a dedicated pump is a better way to go, so jot really a negative I guess. So combined with the pump drainage it runs day after day with almost no intervention and keeps the air comfortable and dry. The basement is no longer has that hot humid feeling that used to make me not want go down there to spend time. It is straightforward without unnecessary features but it gets the main job done effectively. I would choose the same model again if I needed another unit for a similar damp area.

We are very happy with this product so far. Keeping a large basement dry and fresh smelling can be a challenge. We have a very big, and oddly shaped basement that is unfinished and we needed a way to keep it from becoming musty because we do use it for storage and it gets humid here. The Insignia dehumidifier has done a great job already even in the early rainy season. The basement stays fresh and the condensation issues we had seen on our pipes previously have not shown up despite repeated rounds of heavy rains. The wheels roll nicely and the unit stays put when they are locked out. The filter is easy to access and though we have not had to wash it yet, it is certainly a nice feature. The hose connection was easy to access, and we can run it straight to the drain when using in the basement, which has worked great so far. It is lightweight, so we were able to get it down the basement stairs easily and it is compact so we can roll it under the stairs if we need to use more floor space in the basement. Air circulation is good and so far, no complaints. Also, it runs quietly so, all things considered, it is a really good product for us.

Bottom Line: The Insignia 3,000 Sq. Ft 50-Pint Portable Dehumidifier works well, but its water collection bin should be easier to use given how often it needs to be emptied. Pros: easy to move/store; multiple modes; dehumidifies well Cons: average noise level; the water bin is small for the unit’s size and should be easier to empty Review: Out of the box, the dehumidifier was simple to set up. All it requires is pushing in the four caster wheels and plugging it in. Design-wise, the unit is a bit shorter and wider than similarly-rated machines, which makes it easier to store under a desk or table when not in use. The dehumidifier has multiple modes including a laundry drying mode, and it does a good job of dropping the humidity quickly in a small/medium room. Laundry-mode is particularly useful. Our laundry room is well-insulated and sealed, and the unit easily drops the humidity down to 40 percent for to speed up drying. The unit has two fan speeds, which create average noise levels for a dehumidifier. The biggest issue is that the water collection bin is 6.34 quarts, which is only equal to 12.68 pints. That means you would need to empty the bin four times a day if it were running at max capacity (50 pints). It is possible to connect a hose for continuous drainage, but you would need a floor or shower drain to make that work. Additionally, the unit is somewhat of a pain to empty. You need to reach all the way to the bottom right side of the unit to pull the bin out, and, due to the right side being slightly larger than the left, it feels slightly off center when carrying with the handle. It’s also designed to pour out of the left side, which is awkward for me since I’m left handed and hold the handle with my left hand.

The Insignia - 3,000 Sq Ft 50-Pint Portable Dehumidifier does an effective job at removing excess humidity from your home and has some features that make it convenient, as well as easy to use. Following are my observations after using it and testing it out: - The dehumidifier is a nice looking, solid white unit that will fit well in most rooms. - It is easy to set up and start using and comes with an Operations Manual that is easy to follow. The only assembly is to snap the caster wheels into place. - It comes with a water bucket that is easy to slide out and has an extending handle you can use to carry the bucket to a drain for dumping the water out. When the water bucket is full, the unit shuts off. The fill limit leaves enough room that it is easy to remove and carry the bucket without spilling it. - Instead of using the water bucket, you can also connect a hose to the unit and run it continuously. This is how I have mine set up. I am running it in a basement storage room, so I connected a short hose and have the hose running to a drain. This makes it extremely convenient, as I never have to empty it and it can run continuously during summer months to keep humidity down. - There is an Auto Start and Stop Timer setting. By using the Timer button, you can set an auto start and auto stop times by half hour increments up to 10 hours and then one hour increments up to 24 hours. - There are several modes you can run the unit in - Set, Continuous, Dryer and Comfort. - The Set mode allows you to adjust and set the specific humidity setting between 35% to 85% humidity, in 5% increments. - In Continuous mode it will continue to run until full, or keep running if you have a drain hose connected. You can use the timer settings in this mode, or leave the timer off to run it all the time. The compressor will cycle off for 10 minutes every 8 hours and then start again. - The Dryer mode runs in continuous dehumidifying and high fan speed mode and is used to dry wet or damp clothes hanging above it so the fan is blowing onto the clothes. - The Smart mode allows your dehumidifier to automatically adjust, based on the ambient temperature in the room to reach the set humidity level. You cannot set the humidity level yourself in this mode, as it is determined by the unit. - You can also select between low and high fan speed. - After every 250 hours of use it will have a light come on to tell you to clean the air filter, which is as simple as snapping it out, washing it and putting it back in place. With all the modes and settings available, this unit provides a lot of options on how you can use it. Overall, I feel like the Insignia 50-Pint Portable Humidifier is well designed and it is doing a good job of removing a lot of excess humidity in my basement.

Keeping humidity levels in check in your home is one of the most important things you can do to prevent mold and mildew from forming. In enclosed spaces and basements in particular, humidity can build up to excessive levels and start condensating on walls and surfaces, leading to trouble pretty quick. Living in the northeast with an unfinished basement, I’ve kept a dehumidifier on standby to ensure I get through the humid summer months without worry, and Best Buy’s Insignia brand units have been my go-to. This latest 50-pint model changes the design from a taller standing unit to a more compact box, and while it performs just as well as the older models, a couple design changes make this one a bit less appealing but still worthwhile. - Unboxing and Setup Seeing as dehumidifiers have similar guts to portable air conditioners with the inner workings elevated, the Insignia portable dehumidifier is weighty and top-heavy - you might need an assistant if you’re of a weaker disposition. Unboxing is best done with the unit kept upright the entire time (as the compressor is lubricated with gravity-fed oiling), lifting out from the top of the box and placing it down to remove packing material. The hardest part of setup is getting the four casters installed to their slots on the underside of the unit. The manual suggests using the packaging foam as a stand to slightly tilt the dehumidifier while pressing the casters into their slots, but both the small size of the casters and the general unwieldiness of the dehumidifier makes this trickier than it should be. Once complete, it’s recommended to leave the unit standing upright for at least 30 minutes so gravity can let the oil in the compressor pump settle into place, but if the box or dehumidifier was tilted at a more extreme angle at any point it’s best to wait at least 24 hours before powering on to give it the best service life. Standard setup has the dehumidifier draining moisture into an easily-removable bucket with carry handle, though a continuous drain via hose attachment is also possible. Pretty standard fare. The controls on the top of the unit are straightforward and easy to understand; you’ll be off and running with just a couple button presses. - In Use If you’ve used one 50-pint dehumidifier you’ve used them all. The size and power draw of the air conditioning circuit is pretty much identical to any other unit in the same class, and will remove up to 50 pints of moisture from the air per day in its deployed space. The only real differences between them will be ease of use and noise levels. This Insignia unit has the standard functionalities - set point humidity, continuous operation, drying mode, delay start and timer finish, and adjustable fan speed high or low. The two-digit display is large and easy to read, and the machine will automatically stop when the water bucket is full. Again, pretty standard fare. The big disappointment of this model compared to the dehumidifier I had previously is that the fan is a blower style unit that seemingly sacrifices noise for size. It moves an impressive amount of air, but the side effect of that is even at its low speed setting, the fan is quite loud - so loud in fact that I can’t tell if and when the compressor kicks on except by holding my hand against the dehumidifier and feel for a vibration. If you’re using this in an unfinished basement or other ancillary space it’s likely no major issue, but if this will be in a finished space like a kids’ playroom the noise might be a bit much. At least the unit is pretty compact and comes on casters, so moving it from room to room isn’t too much of challenge. Moulded handles on each long end make it relatively easy to pick up and carry up or down a level without tilting the unit, and the water bucket is easy to slide out level with a centered handle and spout on one side to make emptying easy. An automatic defrost circuit keeps the coils from excessively icing over, and the intake filter on the rear is large, easy to access, and easy to clean. - Bottom Line It’s a dehumidifier! I’ve had multiple Insignia units over the years and they haven’t let me down yet; the only differences this one has is a loud fan and, sadly, a somewhat short warranty of only one year. I do recommend the Best Buy protection plan on these and any appliance you expect to use continuously, but assuming the quality of the internal components is equal to my previous experiences it should last many years regardless. Recommended!

The Insignia 3,000 Sq. Ft. 50-Pint Portable Dehumidifier performs really well, especially in larger spaces like basements or open areas. Within the first day of running it, there was a noticeable difference in the air quality. The humidity dropped quickly and the damp, musty smell was significantly reduced. Setup is very straightforward. The unit is easy to get running, and the controls are simple and intuitive. The different modes — including Comfort, Continuous, and Dryer mode — are helpful depending on what you're trying to accomplish. The Dryer mode in particular works well for helping clothes dry faster in humid conditions. The 50-pint capacity does a great job pulling moisture from the air. On humid days, it collects a surprising amount of water. The bucket is easy to remove and empty, and the option to connect a drain hose for continuous drainage is a nice feature if you don’t want to empty the bucket frequently. Noise levels are reasonable. You can hear it running, but it's not overly loud or distracting. It also has an auto shut-off feature when the bucket is full, which adds convenience and peace of mind. One small downside is that the bucket can fill up fairly quickly in very humid environments, but that’s mainly because it’s doing its job effectively. **Pros:** * Powerful moisture removal * Easy to use controls * Multiple operating modes * Energy efficient * Continuous drain option **Cons:** * Bucket fills quickly in high humidity **Bottom Line:** A solid, reliable dehumidifier that works well for larger areas and effectively reduces humidity without being overly noisy.