Compared to its previous version, the Frigidaire 70-pint FAD704DUD seems to have improved a lot. The previous version was reported to fail in just over 1.5 years making many users disappointed, the main failure was in its compressor. Read more about this version in the following, and if you wish to read the customers testimonies, simply Click here.
Strong Points of Frigidaire 70-pint FAD704DUD
Performance
- This unit is amazingly quiet that you wont even realize whether the compressor is working or not. The old one was very noisy that even though it is located at the basement, the sound can still interrupt you while you are listening to the TV.
- If you use a gravity drain and have the drain hose disconnected, the bucket would fill up in just a few hours.
Appearance
- This one has it exhaust at the top, not at the back as with the brands older models, or at the side as with the previous version of the 70 pint. That way, it will take less obstruction and significantly aids the air circulation. The squirrel cage fan, which exhausts directly up may also have something to do with the quietness of this unit.
- The hose attachment for the gravity drain is now located outside the case, making it very easy to get an access to. The previous version would likely cause difficulty for you to attach the hose.
Price
From the price perspective, this unit is less expensive than the older unit. Amazon currently lists it for $215.95 after a 10% rebate.
Comparison
Besides of comparing the unit with its older version, a user gave information about his experience with an LG dehumidifier unit. He claimed that the LG was not working well right from the start; it was noisy and the coils would tend to freeze up from time to time even though it was the low temperature one. Considering that his basement almost never drops below 60 degrees, this kind of condition should not have happened. None of these complaints should ever happen with the new Frigidaire 70; the unit is very quiet and you can even have it draining using a small automatic pump. During the summer months, you are recommended to have the unit left at the humidity level of 50%. This way the unit will do the rest of its job flawlessly.
Tips for those who have bamboo floating floor; on summer where the relative humidity level rose, you might find certain sections of your flooring began to buckle (even if you have left .5 gap between the walls). To tackle the problem, use you dehumidifier and set the RH level of your basement down to 50% this is the acceptable level for the type of flooring and leave it to cycle continuously for about 5 days. As for the rest of it, set the unit to run only when the humidity hits 50% or higher. Doing this will return your flooring condition back to normal and you will smell cleaner and less musty air.
A suggestion came from a user regarding one of the features of this unit. Since the display only shows your desire RH setting (that the unit will turn on/off after the selected level is set), it would be much better if it has a separated hygrometer that you may notice whether the unit is really working or stops at the preset level.
Knowing the positive points of this unit may make you wonder whether Frigidaire also has another unit with less capacity. The answer is yes, and the model you expected is called the Frigidaire FAD504TDD. Similar to the 70-pint you have the options of setting the operation system of the dehumidifier, whether to set it base on the humidity level, timer, or even a simple manual on/off power. Like most dehumidifier you may experience some noise with this unit but still in the acceptable level. It performs well in sucking the moisture out of the air and capable of dehumidifying up to 50 pints of water a day. Read further about this unit from the customers viewpoints here.
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