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Frigidaire FAD704DUD
 
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$207.52 - $279.00
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Type: Large-capacity dehumidifiers
About - Frigidaire FAD704DUD

The Frigidaire FAD704DUD is part of the dehumidifier test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, dehumidifier models like the FAD704DUD 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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$258
The Ratings applied to untested model Frigidaire LAD704DUD (Lowe's) come from our tests of model Frigidaire FAD704DUD, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
Features & Specs - Frigidaire FAD704DUD
info Tank size (pts.) 16
info Claimed pts/day 70
info Digital display Yes
info Frost control Yes
info Auto re-start Yes
info Continuous fan No
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User Reviews - Frigidaire FAD704DUD
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1.0
Burned out in 16 months
3/19/2013
Pros
Quiet easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
We thought we found a great machine and then it died. What a waste.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Worked great for one year.
3/17/2013
Pros
Cons
Ony Good For A Year
Best Uses
Comment:
Failed after 13 months, which is consistent with other reviews.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
 
2.0
See Swamp Foxs' review of FAD704TDL
3/7/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
My two TDP, not TDL, units are about 21 months old & working well.See reviews under TDL's. Went thru 3 other' top rated' brands before stumbling on these.
How long have you owned it:
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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