bit-tech Shopping: Whirlpool AD25DSS 25 Pint Capacity Standard Dehumidifier

Rating: 2

Time with product: 2 Years

Strengths: It dehumidifies

Weaknesses: Noise, Excessively sensitive overfill shutoff valve

Summary: My Whirlpool dehumidifier that gets a work out from June thru September in my basement then unused the rest of the year has gotten noisier and noisier after three years to the point where its hum is heard on the second floor of my home (not good at nighttime since its fan does not turn off in automatic modes). It has 2 other major flaws: (1) even though most of the water is caught in its bucket a significant amount of water drips onto the floor beneath the unit each day. (2) the flimsy overfill float and valve is poorly aligned so that the actual turn on of the compressor causes an overfill indication which immediatelt shuts down the compressor. unfortunately, this happens over and over again each minute that it tries to turn on the compressor. The end result is that NO dehunidification occurs due to this repetitive shut down due to the flimsy overfill float and switch. I would avoid this design as much as possible.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1

Strengths: This product is very quiet. This was very simple to use. It is very space convenient.

Weaknesses: The only weakness I can see is having to dump the tank.

Summary: I received my product in a very timely manner. It was very easy to set up. I really like the colour of it. I really enjoy this product

Rating: 10

Time with product: 30

Strengths: compact, easy to move/use, quiet, fast/efficient, sleek and good-looking (for a dehumidifier)

Weaknesses: none that i can think of

Summary: I was looking for an inexpensive dehumidifier to use around the house. Consumer Reports rated this one a good buy. After purchasing it and using it for a month, I can see why.