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Frigidaire Dehumidifier, 70-Pint Capacity, FAD704TDP |  | Brand: Frigidaire
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $239.99
Buy New: $163.00
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Seller: Focus Electronics & Appliances
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 17
Color: White
Batteries Included: No
Size: 70-pint
Shipping Weight (lbs): 50
Dimensions (in): 15.4 x 13.4 x 23.6
MPN: FAD704TDP
Model: FAD704TDP
UPC: 012505274558
EAN: 0012505274558
ASIN: B0034G4OB8
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| » | Energy Star-certified dehumidifier uses less energy and saves you money | | » | Effortless anti-microbial filter removes harmful bacteria and allergens | | » | 115 volts; 765 cool watts; 6-foot power cord | | » | Lets you control your room?s exact humidity | | » | 17.75 x 15.3 x 25 inches; 44 pounds; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
The Frigidaire FAD704TDP 70-pint Dehumidifier is an Energy Star Compliant 70-pint per day dehumidifier capable of continuous operation when the unit is located near a suitable drain. It features full-function electronic controls, an easily accessible collection container with level indicator, and a washable filter that removes both moisture and airborne particulates. The integrated casters allow you to move the unit easily to wherever it's needed.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Perfect arrival, installation, effectiveness May 30, 2010
Dave Tennis (Hamilton, NJ, USA)
178 out of 180 found this review helpful
I spent a night reviewing dehumidifiers at Consumer Reports, amazon, and elsewhere to understand what I should use for a damp basement after the 2010 east coast winter. I realized, finally, by plowing through all the hype, that the "70 pints" does not refer to the volume of the bucket, but the rate at which the dehumidifier can remove water vapor from the air: 70 pints per day, but the buckets are all the same, about 2 gallons. That needs to be made clearer in the review and advertising. For a block-wall basement, with French drains, in an area with high water table, or for any room where liquid water appears, you need the highest rate so the unit cycles on and off. Otherwise, you seriously waste power.
This unit (Frigidaire FAD704TDP) was not reviewed by Consumer Reports, but by others who were concerned with drying rates and noise. This unit is almost silent! It filled a 2-gal bucket in just a few hours in a 40x60 foot basement with no liquid water but with damp block foundation. Overnight, the difference was remarkable; in two days time, it was dry and liveable without further odors. It cycles in 1-3 hours, depending on rainfall, when set to 40% humidity, and I would suppose that higher or lower settings may be needed at other times of year.
I built a clear vinyl hose from parts at hardware store, and piped the water to the small sump attached to the house HVAC. The unit had to be placed on an 8" box (wooden), with casters to keep it from rolling off. Being able to see the hose water was important as grunge will appear; when not hosed out, this eventually blocked the hose and defeated the dehumidifier. The built-in air filter is not designed to remove mold spores to prevent this problem.
A very good product, confidently recommended.
Great dehumidifier April 9, 2010
P. Comeau (Boston, MA)
36 out of 38 found this review helpful
I bought the 70pint version last year after my old dehumidifier died and I started getting mold and mildew in my basement. I have a 200 year old home with a basement approximately 5 feet below ground depth so fairly damp. This unit's been great so far and I love the fact you can set the humidity level (I keep at 50%). With all the rain we had in the northeast this past March it's been running steady for over 4 weeks but without issue. I have it drain direct to my sump.
I hope I didn't ruin this. April 6, 2010
T. R. Kennedy (Mich)
36 out of 40 found this review helpful
I really like this unit. It has a display to let you know the current humidity level and turns itself off when the set point is reached. It is a little noisy but not as bad as my old Whirlpool. I would recommend this to anyone with a damp basement.
I unboxed the unit and turned it on without waiting the one hour as instructed in the users manual. It was shipped on its side. I ran it for four hours before I realized my mistake but seems to be working ok.
Works Well for Florida Summer Humidity May 21, 2010
Rich (Punta Gorda, Florida)
27 out of 31 found this review helpful
I live in south Florida year round, and when it comes around to April or May we are into air conditioner and humidity time again which usually runs well into October. I have a central air conditioner that does a good job of keeping the house cool, but it's expensive and a waste running it 24 hours a day. The problem is I have to keep the whole house cool for the 8 or 9 hours when I am only using the bedroom at night. I thought of a window AC for my bedroom and than turn off the central air at night, but the type windows I have will not accommodate a window AC properly.
My bedroom and bathroom are attached and can be closed off from the rest of the house. Now I put the dehumidifier in the bathroom with the door open , which in turn keeps the bedroom comfortable to sleep in at night without the central AC running all night. With the humidity down low the air just feels much cooler. I have a short tube attached to the humidifier and it automaticly drains it into my walk in shower. I did this last summer and my electric bill was down nearly 20%.
As I mentioned I drain the humidifier into my walk in shower, this of course eliminates ever having to empty the humidifier tank manually. If you don't have a convenient place to drain the tank as I do you might want to check this pump device out. Little Giant VCMA-15ULS Condensate Removal 1/50 HP Pump with Safety Switch
This is a very nice looking unit, with a neutral color which matches any decor. It is relitivly quite, about as much noise as a window AC. If you are a lite sleeper it might be to noisy. But I have no problem sleeping with it in the bathroom with the door open on the far side of my bedroom. I was originally going to buy the 50 pint model, but for the small difference in price I decided to buy this one instead. This one should dehumidify an area 40 percent or so faster than the 50 pint model. It can be easily set for what % humidity you want, and even shows you what your present humidity is. They say 50% humidity is ideal, I prefer it a little lower than that. I have had this since last August and it has worked fine since than. No complaints. Amazon seems to be the best place to buy these, everywhere else I looked is 15 to 20% higher
These things work very similar to a AC except they don't cool the air. There main function is to remove water " moisture " out of the air, and they are generally better at it than an AC. Most are made to use indoors without using a window like a room AC unit. They have a large removable storage container to hold the water they collect out of your air. You can also drain them with a hose " as I do " if you have a place to run the hose that's lower than the unit. You must keep the area you are dehumidifying somewhat closed off or separated from the rest of the house, or you are just letting more humid air into the area you are trying to dry out.
It's just amazing how much water this dehumidifier sucks out of the air, you have to see it to believe it. This dehumidifier will pay for it self on my electric bill in 5 or 6 months. This is a very nice reasonably priced product that I would recommend.
The right dehumidifier May 22, 2010
Ed J. Gray
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
This Frigidaire 70 pint dehumidifier is a winner. It's quiet and efficient. My experience with Kenmore and Goldstar humidifiers was that they are noisy and tend to vibrate much more than the Frigidaire. I'm impressed with the quality and ease of operation and would recommend it to others looking for an excellent dehumidifier.
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