4,500 Sq.Ft Most Efficient Energy Star 2024 Dehumidifier,Vellgoo 52 Pint/Day Dehumidifier for Basement with Drain Hose, Smart Humidity Control, for Home, Bedroom, Bathroom, Garage

Having a basement without any ventilation in New England means that the humidity needs to be controlled year-round especially since it's home to my favorite place in the house, my home gym.Like anything else, dehumidifiers don't last forever & it was time for a replacement. After researching a number of options, and reading reviews, I selected the Vellgoo & am very pleased. It effectively reduces the moisture in the air.In terms of accuray, it is on point. I have a humidity monitor in the basement & it consistently matches the reading on the unit. Since my old unit had given up the ghost, when I initially put the Vellgoo on, it was reading 62% & about 7 hours later, 50%. (The collection bucket filled overnight & the auto-shutoff feature engaged, so it increased to 52% this morning (photo)). In terms of the collection bucket, while noted in the description, I didn't think a lot about the size but it's quite small. On the one hand, it's easy to carry up/down stairs while on the other, it will need to be emptied at least daily during the summer months. I'll add however that the collection bucket has a lid! This is fantastic as I've sloshed/spilled plenty of water over the years LOL so it's a really nice perk.Another aspect that was important in selecting this brand/model is the energy efficiency award. Living in an area with very high electricity costs, and knowing during the summer it will run 24/7, the Energy Star award has value.The most difficult part of setup was the patience of allowing it to sit upright for 24 hours before use LOL; otherwise, it's very simple. My basement does not have anywhere to drain the unit so I rely on the included bucket, but a hose & adapter are included for those fortunate to have the other option.Overall, I am very pleased. The unit is very quiet - a nice bonus & is sleek in its design.

Update: product support has agreed to supply me with a replacement dehumidifier after working with me. I greatly appreciate the great customer support and would recommend this product.This dehumidifier worked great for my basement space (approx. 1100 sqft). However it stopped working after approximately 2 years, since I only use it in the late spring and summer this approximates to about 10 months of full time (running on and off) use. It seems the dehumidifier now just ices over instead of working properly. We put a strong fan on the heat exchanger fins to help de-ice it while it runs and it can now work a small amount but cannot keep the basement dry. Our guess is that it has leaked refrigerant so there is nothing we can do to fix it. We did make sure the fins are clean.I reached out to their support and they responded immediately which is great, but I we are not yet sure if there is anything they can do since the device is past warranty. I thought the compressor had a 5 year warranty as described in the amazon listing photo but I perhaps that does not include the refrigerant line? For the price of the item I would have liked for it to have lasted longer than it has.

We bought our little home in mid-coast Maine (damp) last summer. Our inspector suggested we put a dehumidifier in our cellar-type basement, not to make it a dry basement (not possible), but because he couldn’t smell/find any mildew or mold and suggested a dehumidifier would keep it that way. There was also a support beam tucked in under the bathroom floor that was somehow getting moisture from somewhere. Since moving in, we have solved the issue with what was causing the wet beam, but even before we had that fixed, this unit began to dry that beam out significantly! We keep it running all year long and barely notice it. We don’t have to change the drain bucket because we have french drains out of our basement so the drain hose just drains into those. It has been set it and forget it for us and makes a big difference in our entire house in the damper months and keeps the home feeling warmer (dryer heat) in the winter as well. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do and surprising well for how small it is. I would say it has exceeded my expectations.