Haier HDN455 45-Pint Capacity Mechanical Control Dehumidifier
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Haier HDN455 45-Pint Capacity Mechanical Control Dehumidifier
Customer Review: so far so good
Summary: 5 Stars
It's been about 3 months now since we started using it. So far so good.Customer Review: Well executed
Summary: 4 Stars
This dehumidifier will nicely done, and has several well executed details. For example:
Hose drain connect has a cap that can be replaced.
It includes a three foot hose.
The drip bucket has a handle inside it.
The whole unit has a handle on the top, making it easy to carry.
It has a basic filter on the back to prevent dust buildup on the coils.
It is reasonably quiet, at least compared with my 9 year old white-westinghouse. It might be too loud in a bedroom, but I can't hear it in my basement until I'm 2/3rds the way down the steps.
It is energy star rated, and (according to the manual) consumes 520 watts of energy.
I take one star away because water can drip into the bucket even if the hose is connected if it isn't leveled just right for the water to go down the hose. If you have it such that a little water gets into the bucket AND the hose, it may be a potential for mold growth. This is a design problem that is fairly easy to overcome once you are aware of it.
Customer Review: So far so good!
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this dehumidifier to replace one that died on us after 2 years of hard labor. It's in the basement and we have not had a dehumidifier down there for maybe 3 months. This Haier pulled moisture out the the air very well!! For the first week I had to empty the bucket 2 times a day! I had my husband hook up the hose thingy so we don't have to keep doing that. The fan does run a lot and it is a bit noisy, but it's in an unfinished basement so I don't care. I don't know how much electric it uses but I could not find a dehumidifier that was 'green' and cheap. So, bottom line- works well, kinda noisy, and the hose thingy has not leaked yet and we have had it for 4 months or so now. ps. don't forget to clean the filter once in a while!!Customer Review: Gets the job done
Summary: 4 Stars
This inexpensive unit gets the job done. It dries my 700sqft basement from 70% to 45% R.H in about 12 hours.
Pros: Good looking and easily portable; continuous drain hole can be recapped; high moisture removal capacity for the price.
Cons: a bit loud even on the low fan setting; the included 3-ft drain hose is short and there is no easy way to hook up to a garden hose - you pretty much have to place the unit right next to the sump pit. If you choose to use the water bucket, it has a rather small volume and needs to be dumped every half day or so.
Customer Review: Absorbs water like a sponge
Summary: 4 Stars
I am pleased with the Haier HDN455. It is effective in our basement and seems to have resolved our moisture issues. Although I purchased the device in the Winter, there is still enough moisture to absorb. I expect it to work significantly more in the Spring, Summer and Fall. I will then hook up the hose for continous draining into my sump pump. The device is somewhat noisy, but I am able to turn the easy control knob to shut the machine off when I want to play with my son or watch TV. I haven't noticed my Electricity bill going up, but the device isn't on all the time.