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Frigidaire FAD504DUD
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Price range:
$175.11 - $237.60
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Type: Medium-capacity dehumidifiers
About - Frigidaire FAD504DUD

The Frigidaire FAD504DUD is part of the dehumidifier test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dehumidifier models like the FAD504DUD are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Water removal:
Water removal measures pints per day removed under 80º F and 60 percent relative humidity as well as 70º F and 70 percent relative humidity. Models closest to claimed removal scored higher.

Humidistat accuracy:
Humidistat accuracy is how closely humidistats came to keeping the humidity levels we set for them in our test chamber.

Energy efficiency:
Energy efficiency measures kWh needed to remove a pint of water from the air; the fewer the kilowatts, the higher the score.

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Features & Specs - Frigidaire FAD504DUD
info Tank size (pts.) 16
info Claimed pts/day 50
info Digital display Yes
info Frost control Yes
info Auto re-start Yes
info Continuous fan No
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User Reviews - Frigidaire FAD504DUD
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1.0
Lasted 6 months
12/7/2012
Pros
Great while it worked
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
This was not misused in anyway. It simply didn't work even to 6 months The hazzle of replacing it isn't worth the product or the extended warranty. Looking for a different brand
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Works just fine
9/13/2012
Pros
Air Filter Nice Feature
Contdrain Easy To Hookup
Not too noisy
REMOVED MOISTURE QUICKLY
Cons
Will Keep An Eye On Fan
Best Uses
Keeps Damp Basement Dry
Comment:
Ordered from online retailer with standard free shipping came in 3 days. Immediately put to work due to very damp conditions in basement. Easy to install permanent hose to floor drain. Noise levels were acceptable but we don't hang out in the basement much. Left on continous run for about a week and it brought the very damp conditions down relatively quick. Intake air filter is a nice feature so you don't have to worry about coils getting dirty. After looking at other reviews I will keep an eye on the condenser fan though.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Gets the Job Done
9/5/2012
Pros
Efficient
Cons
Noisy
Best Uses
Comment:
This dehumidifier has helped lower the moister in our home. We are just a half mile from the Pacific and noticed the garage and other areas of the house were feeling moist. A couple hours of running the appliance and things cleared up. I even use the water extracted from the air to water our outdoor plants. The timer works great and the bucket removes easily. It is a bit heavy but the wheels help when I need to move it around the house.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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