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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 507 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers highly value the ease of use, quiet operation, and effective humidity control of the 35-Pint Portable Dehumidifier with Smart Dry. Many users appreciate its ability to maintain the desired humidity level, especially in moisture-prone areas like basements and coastal regions. However, some customers have concerns about the noise level, limited capacity, durability issues, and warranty coverage.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Uses too much power!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does what it’s supposed to. The size was perfect for the laundry room. In Florida, it can get humid inside the house and anything we hang dry can get mildewy smell if moisture isn’t controlled. I saw that the power bill went up a lot recently. So I bought smart power readers for the three dehumidifiers we have in the house. Two big and one small. I was VERY surprised at how much power this thing uses! I have two bigger F-brand dehumidifiers that use about 60-70 watts when in use. On average this thing uses about 5.8 kWh on a typical day. When I removed this dehumidifier from service and plugged in the bigger one in the same location, it used average of 0.55 kWh in a day. That’s 10% of what this thing uses! Ridiculous! Instantaneous reading was between 370-500+ Watts which is terrible efficiency! This thing should come with a big yellow energy use guide tag!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Hello, Thanks for offering us your feedback. Please know that we welcome it and take it very seriously. Your comments will definitely be taken into further consideration! If you ever need anything in the future, please feel free to reach back out. Thanks! -HannahGEA GE_Appliances

  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Look no further

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As I previously owned a GE dehumidifier that lasted forever, this was a no brainer. Simpler to use, quiet and tasty to use out of the box. It's smart sensor feature is great when you run a hose into a sink/ drain and can leave it on and it automatically shuts off when desired level is reached

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Noisy- Not as Advertised. Get headaches now!!!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    10 times Louder- Proven than Advertised- Noisy son of a bun. Very disappointed. After two days of running this very noisy machine mostly on low sometimes turning it off because of the noise pollution I tested it with a decibel meter, And verified that I indeed it did look up the rating to be advertised at lower than at 50db as the max noise level per specifications. Functions ok- thus the 2 stars. Now I have to take it back snd find one that is “as advertised” On low at 60% moisture 57db. Almost 61db on high at 60% moisture. More crazy noisy when set for lower moisture!!!! See pics for db info. Best Buy & GE get your info straight this is not a max 50db unit as your specifications say here.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from GE Answers
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      Greetings,

      Thank you so much for reviewing your dehumidifier. We're terribly sorry to hear that it was incredibly loud and can certainly understand your frustration. We will be certain to share this information with the development team for future builds. If there's anything we can do, please let us know. All the best! Mike@GEA GE_Appliances

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with it

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great fit for the humid summer weather allowing a brisk and refreshing feel and escape from the dampness. Great to place in any corner of your home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GE Dehumidifier

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This dehumidifier is humming along brilliantly! It took me a couple of days to figure out how to get the external hose connected properly but now, it’s working great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Did not last a year

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My unit was around 10 months old when I started to notice rust in the water bucket. I didn't think much of it, but a few weeks later I noticed small rust particles that looked like paint chips on the top of the unit and on the ground around it. Something is clearly rusting inside the unit and the exhaust fan is blowing rust around the room. On the same day I noticed the rust everywhere, I also noticed that the cooling fins on the back of the unit were frozen over (pictured). Thankfully the unit is still under warranty, but even so, GE's replacement process is a pain. They send you a Good Will Certificate when you file a warranty claim. You have to go out and buy a new unit with your own money, then mail a copy of the receipt in with the Good Will Certificate and it takes 6-8 weeks to process and receive a check in the mail. They don't refund the tax amount you paid on the original purchase, so you effectively have to pay that twice. I bought an Insignia dehumidifier at the same time I bought the GE unit and that one is still running without any issues.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hard working dehumidifier

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hard working dehumidifier. My first floor has slab foundation. This little dehumidifier handles 1200 square feet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Humidity control, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING. AMAZING. AMAZING!!!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First of all, this system is so easy to use I never even opened the instructions. Plug it in, check the tub, wait for the fill light, and dump. I live right in front of a pond and it was 90% humidity!!! This machine is a life saver. 10 minutes is all it took for it to take it from 70% humidity in my house to 50%!!! The accuracy of this machine is outstanding as well. I tested it with a reptile humidity gage. This machine is great for a big apartment with open space, or a smaller house. My fiancé and I have bad asthma and if we didn’t have this machine we’d be coughing flem up and drowning with how bad it’s been. Spend the money, get the machine. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Dehumidifier capacity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works Well for Damp Garage.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got this to remove humidity from my very damp garage. Works pretty quickly and the smart function let's you set the desired humidity level and automatically adjusts its fan speed accordingly and shuts off when the humidity gets to the level set. Doesn't work very well when it's colder (lower than about 45 F) but the auto freeze protection keeps it from getting damaged by cold temperatures. Haven't tried the hose option but I've found that it needs emptied about once or twice a day when running constantly. It's simple to use and 35 pints is more than enough for a small to medium garage or basement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Humidity control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far, very good!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We usually purchase another top brand of dehumidifier, but they were out of stock. I purchased this GE 35 pint dehumidifier hoping it would work as good as our normal brand of dehumidifier. I was very pleased to find that this little dehumidifier pulls just as much water out of the air as our other dehumidifier. I like the smart humidity feature and the bucket is easy to empty. The dehumidifier will shut down for a while before notifying you it is full. This allows extra water to drip into the bucket first before removing which is also a nice feature. The filter is easy to access and vacuum. We have only had this dehumidifier for a short while but so far, very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Dehumidifier capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good bargain dehumidifier

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as advertised. I put mine in my basement to replaced a failed unit from another manufacturer and this produces a bucket of water every day or two. My only regret is that I wish I had a larger capacity due to how much water it pulls and how often I have to empty it. If you aren't concerned with that aspect then this should work well for you. You can definitely hear it running so if it is something for an area of your house where you spend a lot of time you may want to look for something advertised as more quiet.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Humidity control, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes a humid home more livable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I moved from a dry, high-desert climate to a city with very humid summers. The humidity in my home seemed intolerable, so I purchased this humidifier. It's very effective. I installed it in the open plan main floor of my home, and set the desired humidity to 45%. The initial humidity level in this area was over 60%; in less than an hour it was 55% and falling, and the whole floor felt much more comfortable. Overnight, humidity was down to 45%, and this unobtrusive device has maintained that since. (I have a hygrometer at the other end of the main floor and the humidity readings match those on the dehumidifier.) Fan noise is audible but not annoyingly loud. I'm using the bucket rather than the hose--easy to empty, and I like having the water for my plants.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Humidity control

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Little Dehumidifier

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got it on sale for under $100 and it does exactly what it says it does. Fairly sturdy, no major issues so far. Setting it to a humidity is easy, and it runs until it hits the goal humidity level. Has pulled close to a gallon of water out of the air in the time I have had it in my relatively dry travel trailer. It will chime when it's full, and I haven't had to change the air filter yet, but I have a dedicated air filter running nearby. Only negative is that I haven't discovered if there is a way to turn off the lights without shutting down the machine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Humidity control, Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good job

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does a good job of taking the humidity out of the air. Is a little loud so hard to hear people over the noise of the machine when on High or Smart Dry. Low setting is not bad but need to run it on high to reduce humidity. Was dripping a little in the back of the machine but nothing major so placed it on a small rug.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Humidity control
    Cons mentioned:
    Wheels

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very easy to use. Need a little brute force to attach the wheels. Our previous dehumidifier was ancient with just an On/Off switch. Love the option of humidity level to select and love even more the handle to carry the bucket to empty the water. We use it in our basement.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level
    Cons mentioned:
    Dehumidifier capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    68 Dry Degrees much different than 68 Damp Ones

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for basement recreation room. Who knew Buffalo would get a short heat wave of hot and humid air for Memorial Day? Was still wearing a hoodie and sweats when in the basement until now, Ran the dehumidifier for just a few hours and the difference was noticeable. Same temperature, but there was no damp chill. Like it's compact design, but maybe should have gone bigger capacity for the room size. Have to empty 3-4 times per day. That's on me me, not the product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Humidity control, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works GREAT!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great small dehumidifier. Easy to empty and not heavy. Cleared up the moisture in no time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Noise level, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for small basements

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was easy to assemble. Works great! Low noise. Easy to use. Have to empty it everyday because of so much dampness in my basement. It has a hose attachment which i may do soon. Happy with purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything I could ask for...

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect for my medium-sized Florida apartment. I use it to take the edge off the humidity in my one bedroom apartment. I’m not a big fan of using the AC all the time, so this works just fine. It’s not noisy, it’s easy to control, move, and clean. Empties from the front, and I use the accumulated water for my plants. Highly recommend...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best dehumidifier ever !!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I live in a bottom floor apartment, about 850 Sqft. A lot of my things started getting covered with mold and I ended up breaking down to buy this dehumidifier. BEST. DEHUMIDIFIER. EVER. !! I know it’s $200, but it is SOOO worth it. With in the first HOUR it collected so much water I was blown away. It tells you the humidity level where it’s sitting (mine was 70% yesterday) and it’s down to 30% now in less than a day. I also like that it was super straight forward to use. You literally just plug it up and it’s ready to go. The only thing I was confused about is how the little wheels for the bottom of it were put it inside of the water catcher. So when I went to empty it, I didn’t notice the wheels till later. Other than that, 10/10 recommend. You will not regret it and it’s worth every penny. The air feels so different in here now and I’m glad I got this.

    I would recommend this to a friend