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The Whirlpool 50-pint dehumidifier removes up to 50 pints of moisture from the air per day, working quickly to absorb moisture from a 4,500 square foot space. By removing household odors and excess moisture, the unit creates a safe environment, especially for those sensitive to damp air. The Whirlpool 50-pint can be placed in various locations throughout your home or apartment, including attics, bathrooms, bedrooms, garages, and more. Equipped with an LED humidistat display and 2 different fan speeds, you’ll enjoy air quality customized to your preferences. For households with children, enjoy a child lock function to prevent changed settings. For use in extreme conditions, a continuous drain option is available using a low-level drain and a standard garden hose. No emptying required! And following a power outage, enjoy the Loss of Power Protection, which remembers all settings when power is interrupted. Equipped with durable, rolling casters and integrated side handles for easy movement and carrying, you'll have no trouble transporting your unit around your home as needed. Following your purchase of the Whirlpool 50-pint dehumidifier, you'll receive a 1-year warranty to ensure the best possible experience with your technology.
  • Key Specs
    • App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Bucket Capacity: 14.8 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: false
  • General
    • Brand: Whirlpool
    • Model Number: WHAD501CW
    • Product Name: 50 Pint Dehumidifier
    • Color: White
  • Dimensions
    • Maximum Recommended Room Size: 4500 square feet (The maximum recommended area size in which the product is designed to operate and produce optimal results. Generally, running a unit too big or too small for the space will result in ineffective operation and wasted energy.)
    • Product Height: 25.2 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 15.04 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Depth: 12 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 43.74 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Compatibility
    • App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
  • Capacity
    • Bucket Capacity: 14.8 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: 53 decibels adjusted
    • Bucket Storage: true
    • Bucket-Full Indicator: true
    • Drain Hose Connection: true
    • Integrated Pump: false
    • Casters/Wheels: 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.)
    • Control Type: Touchpad
    • Display Type: LCD
    • Automatic Defrost: true (This feature helps prevent ice build-up within the appliance, allowing for minimal user maintenance.)
  • Power
    • Number of Fan Speeds: 2
    • Automatic Power Outage Reset: true
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 1 Year Limited
    • Warranty - Labor: 1 Year Limited
  • 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: 192487249062

The Whirlpool 50-pint dehumidifier removes up to 50 pints of moisture from the air per day, working quickly to absorb moisture from a 4,500 square foot space. By removing household odors and excess moisture, the unit creates a safe environment, especially for those sensitive to damp air. The Whirlpool 50-pint can be placed in various locations throughout your home or apartment, including attics, bathrooms, bedrooms, garages, and more. Equipped with an LED humidistat display and 2 different fan speeds, you’ll enjoy air quality customized to your preferences. For households with children, enjoy a child lock function to prevent changed settings. For use in extreme conditions, a continuous drain option is available using a low-level drain and a standard garden hose. No emptying required! And following a power outage, enjoy the Loss of Power Protection, which remembers all settings when power is interrupted. Equipped with durable, rolling casters and integrated side handles for easy movement and carrying, you'll have no trouble transporting your unit around your home as needed. Following your purchase of the Whirlpool 50-pint dehumidifier, you'll receive a 1-year warranty to ensure the best possible experience with your technology.

  • 50 pint dehumidifier: Efficiently remove up to 50 pints of moisture from the air per day; This dehumidifier for basement works quickly to absorb moisture out of a 4500 square foot space to improve your air quality on many levels
  • Eliminates moisture and odor from humid air: This 50 pint dehumidifier can be placed in various locations throughout your home or apartment such as your attic, bedroom, basement, bathroom, garage, and more
  • Reliable, Convenient & Easy to Use: Easily adjust to your ideal settings using the electronic controls with LED Display and let the dehumidifier for bedroom do the work to control humidity levels; The dehumidifier settings include 2 different fan speeds; Includes auto-defrost function
  • Warranty: Whirlpool's 1 year warranty gives you peace of mind with our dehumidifiers
  • Continuous Draining Option: For extreme conditions, a continuous draining option is available using a low-level drain and a standard garden hose (hose not included) instead of emptying the bucket

Q: Does this dehumidifier have a continuous drain option?

A: Yes, for extreme conditions, a continuous draining option is available using a low-level drain and a standard garden hose (hose not included).

Q: How many fan speeds does this dehumidifier have?

A: This dehumidifier has two fan speeds.

Q: What is the maximum room size recommended for this dehumidifier?

A: The maximum recommended room size for this dehumidifier is 4500 square feet.

Q: Is this dehumidifier ENERGY STAR certified?

A: Yes, this dehumidifier is ENERGY STAR certified.

Q: How much moisture can this dehumidifier remove per day?

A: This dehumidifier can remove up to 50 pints of moisture from the air per day.

Q: Does this unit have an automatic shut-off function?

A: Yes, it has an automatic shut-off function.

Q: Can you clean the filter or where do you buy new ones?

A: The filter is easily removed and just rinse off in the sink

Whirlpool - 50 Pint Dehumidifier - White

Model: WHAD501CW
SKU: 6461889
$259.99
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Customers are enthusiastic about the 50 Pint Dehumidifier for its quiet operation and user-friendly design. Many appreciate how quiet it is, even when running continuously. Customers also find it easy to set up and operate, making it a convenient choice for maintaining optimal humidity levels in their homes. On the downside, some customers have concerns about the noise level and durability of the dehumidifier. A few users mentioned that the unit can sometimes produce a loud grinding noise, while others expressed concerns about its longevity, as some units have stopped working after a year or two of use.

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Pros for Whirlpool - 50 Pint Dehumidifier - White
Quiet, Humidity control, Capacity, Easy to useQuiet, Energy star, Smart dry, Humidity, PortableQuiet, Wifi connectivity, Moisture removal, Auto drain, FastQuiet, Humidity control, Capacity, Effective, Price
Cons for Whirlpool - 50 Pint Dehumidifier - White
Durability, Noise level, Never shuts off, Pump, Bucket sizeWarranty, Longevity, Poor build quality, Error code, App alertIcing up, Compressor noise, Customer service, Device failure, Evaporator coilDurability, Warranty, Leaking, Short lifespan, Heavy

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