94.5 Pint Dehumidifier for 6000 Sq Ft, 35 Pints DOE, Filter Indicator, 3 Fan Speeds, 43 dB, White

The mesh over the intake fills with dust over a season. Airflow drops, the tank fills more slowly, and the owner assumes the machine is failing or that the room has somehow got worse. Almost nobody rinses a filter on a schedule.

There is a filter indicator on the panel that tells you when the mesh needs attention. The filter itself pulls out and rinses under a tap, so the whole job takes two minutes and the machine goes back to the airflow it was sold with.

Three conditions on one panel

94.5 pints a day is the headline, measured at 95F and 90% relative humidity. At 86F and 80% it is 78 pints, and on the 2019 DOE test at 65F and 60% it is 35. That last figure is the one the US Department of Energy set because it reflects a basement, and 35 pints a day is a large capacity by household standards.

Six functions, and one you rarely see

The filter indicator is the unusual one: it prompts you when the mesh needs rinsing instead of leaving performance to drift. Around it sit three fan speeds rather than the usual two, a 24 hour timer, a child lock, auto defrost for a cool basement, and memory restart so a power cut does not quietly end the season.

A short hose, and a wider option

The 23.5 inch hose in the box only reaches a drain close to the machine, but the outlet also takes a standard garden hose at 1.06 inches across, which is the practical answer for a run across a basement floor. Either way it drains by gravity, so the far end has to sit lower. The 1.4 gallon tank is the fallback, and the machine shuts off when it fills.

The marks on the efficiency panel

ETL and DOE are certification marks, and the DOE listing is why a 65F rated figure exists for this model at all. The ENERGY STAR logo also appears on this panel, and the bar chart beside it is the manufacturer's own illustration of running cost rather than a measured result for your house. A machine drawing 7A that runs for months is one where efficiency is worth paying attention to.

Tells you when the washable mesh needs rinsing, which is the single maintenance job that most affects how well the machine works.

94.5 pints a day at 95F and 90% RH, 78 pints at 86F and 80%, and 35 pints on the 2019 DOE test.

A middle step between quiet and fast, which is useful when a machine this size has to share a room with people.

A 23.5 inch hose is supplied, and the outlet also takes a standard 1.06 inch garden hose for a longer run.

With a waterline display, a moulded handle and automatic shutoff when it fills.

Returns to your settings after a power interruption rather than sitting off until someone notices.

Clears frost off the coil in a cool basement so the airflow does not gradually choke off.

The panel locks against accidental changes, and a cable tie keeps the 6 ft cord off the floor when you move it.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $150. Some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may be excluded or charged extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

35 pints a day on the DOE test with a 6,000 sq ft rating. This is the size to pick when something smaller has already failed to hold the level.

The panel prompts you when the mesh needs rinsing, which is the difference between a machine that keeps working and one that slowly gives up.

This model drains by gravity only. If your nearest drain is above the machine, choose a model with a built-in pump instead.

It is a compressor machine with auto defrost, so a heated basement suits it. An unheated garage near freezing calls for a desiccant unit instead.

What we stand behind

• Ships from a Canadian warehouse, with free shipping on orders over $150
• 14 day returns on unused items in original condition and packaging
• Covered by the manufacturer's own warranty for material and manufacturing defects
• The drain hose is in the box and the mesh filter is washable, with no cartridge to reorder

Is 94.5 pints or 35 pints the figure to plan around?

35 pints, the 2019 DOE test at 65F and 60% relative humidity. That is the condition the US Department of Energy set because it reflects a basement. The 94.5 pint headline is measured at 95F and 90%, and 78 pints at 86F and 80% sits between them. Every brand's headline is inflated by the same test, so compare DOE to DOE.

What does the filter indicator actually do?

It lights when the mesh over the intake needs rinsing. That matters more than it sounds: a clogged filter cuts airflow, and reduced airflow is the most common reason a dehumidifier seems to have stopped working after a season. The mesh pulls out, rinses under a tap and goes back in once dry.

Can it drain to a sink upstairs?

No. This model drains by gravity, so the far end of the hose must sit lower than the machine. A 23.5 inch hose is supplied and the outlet also takes a standard 1.06 inch garden hose for a longer run along the floor. If your only drain is above the unit, choose a model with a built-in condensate pump.

What circuit does it need?

It is specified at 115V, 60Hz with a total input current of 7A, on a 6 ft cord. That is an ordinary grounded Canadian household outlet, but 7A drawn continuously is roughly half a standard 15A circuit, so do not share it with a freezer, a heater or a shop tool, and plug it into the wall rather than a light duty extension cord.