hOmeLabs 1500 Sq. Ft. Energy Star Dehumidifier - Ideal for Home Bedrooms, Bathrooms and Medium Size Rooms - Powerful Moisture
4.5 | 52,929 ratings
Price: 189.99
Last update: 06-09-2024
About this item
1,500 sq ft Dehumidifier: Our dehumidifier removes up to 22 pints (30 pint 2012 DOE standard) of moisture from the air per day. This moisture-removing, Energy Star certified beast is fit for medium to large rooms, to quickly and effectively absorb moisture without racking up your energy bill.
Designed For The Modern Home: That most dehumidifiers are clunky eyesores is news to nobody. We designed with the modern consumer in mind: a sleek clean look, convenient built-in wheels and handles, and a quiet fan that won’t drown out your current binge-watching obsession. Durability is key, too, which is why we offer a 1-year warranty, plus an additional 1 year if you register on our website.
Super Easy To Use: Dehumidifiers don’t need to be complicated, so ours isn’t. Adjust to your ideal moisture setting, then let it run its continuous 24-hour cycle until the tank is full, at which point it will automatically shut-off. Don’t got time for that? There’s also a drain hose outlet for continuous draining. The hose is not included; we recommend a ⅝” diameter garden hose with an internal threaded end, and optionally Teflon tape for extra security.
Eliminates Moistness: Moist is a bad word. Our portable dehumidifier reduces moisture through its built-in pump compressor. It also features a Turbo mode that increases fan speed from Normal Air CFM 165 (cubic feet per minute) to High Air CFM 188 for maximum moisture removal.
Important Things To Know: Dehumidifiers emit heat when in use (that’s how they absorb the moisture). This product won’t work in the same room as an evaporative cooler, and is intended for any indoor space up to 1,500 square feet. It measures 15.2 x 10 x 19.7 inches, has a 1 gallon water tank capacity, and removes up to 22 pints of moisture from the air per day.
Designed For The Modern Home: That most dehumidifiers are clunky eyesores is news to nobody. We designed with the modern consumer in mind: a sleek clean look, convenient built-in wheels and handles, and a quiet fan that won’t drown out your current binge-watching obsession. Durability is key, too, which is why we offer a 1-year warranty, plus an additional 1 year if you register on our website.
Super Easy To Use: Dehumidifiers don’t need to be complicated, so ours isn’t. Adjust to your ideal moisture setting, then let it run its continuous 24-hour cycle until the tank is full, at which point it will automatically shut-off. Don’t got time for that? There’s also a drain hose outlet for continuous draining. The hose is not included; we recommend a ⅝” diameter garden hose with an internal threaded end, and optionally Teflon tape for extra security.
Eliminates Moistness: Moist is a bad word. Our portable dehumidifier reduces moisture through its built-in pump compressor. It also features a Turbo mode that increases fan speed from Normal Air CFM 165 (cubic feet per minute) to High Air CFM 188 for maximum moisture removal.
Important Things To Know: Dehumidifiers emit heat when in use (that’s how they absorb the moisture). This product won’t work in the same room as an evaporative cooler, and is intended for any indoor space up to 1,500 square feet. It measures 15.2 x 10 x 19.7 inches, has a 1 gallon water tank capacity, and removes up to 22 pints of moisture from the air per day.
Product information
| Brand | hOmeLabs |
|---|---|
| Floor Area | 1000 Square Feet |
| Color | white |
| Special Feature | Adjustable Humidity Control, Automatic Shutoff, Quiet Operation, Portable, Removable Tank, Washable Filter, Water Level Indicator, Bucket Storage, Timer, Drain Hose Outlet, Comfort Operation, Continuous Operation, Automatic Defrost, Automatic Moisture Removal, Standard Mode, Turbo Mode |
| Capacity | 0.8 Gallons |
| Tank Volume | 0.8 Gallons |
| Product Dimensions | 10.2"D x 15.2"W x 19.7"H |
| Number of Speeds | 2 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Rooms and Basement |
| Item Weight | 30.5 Pounds |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | hOmeLabs |
| Operation Mode | Continuous |
| Air Flow Capacity | 135 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 35 Degrees Celsius |
| Dehumidification Capacity | 22 Pints per Day |
| Manufacturer | hOmeLabs |
| UPC | 853893007096 |
| Item Weight | 30.5 pounds |
| ASIN | B073V9MG3Y |
| Item model number | HME020030N |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars
52,929 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #382 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #1 in Dehumidifiers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | July 10, 2017 |
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Mimi
This thing works!!!!
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Best dehumidifier I've owned in over 40 years.
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hOmeLabs vs Frigidaire 70-pint models
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2017
NS
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2017
Foreword: These are two of the most highly rated and popular dehumidifiers on Amazon. So I thought it may be a good idea to compare them side by side since I happen to own both. I’ve owned Frigidaire for about 9 month and hOmeLabs for about a week.
EPA recommends indoor relative humidity levels 30-60%. Both of these units are well capable of maintaining that. Another note is that both of these units are appliances that do electrical work, therefore, they do generate heat. If you live in a climate where you don’t mind a certain amount of heating (Pacific NW, Midwest or New England), these are perfect. If you live in the South (TX, FL, etc), regular A/C unit should generally do an OK job of controlling humidity, but if you want an additional de-humidification capacity, you’re much better off investing in a portable A/C unit. Most of them have a de-humidification mode and typically draw out comparable amount of moisture. The other great benefit there is that they pump the heat outside (through the window exhaust) resulting in cool dry air inside.
Back to comparison. In general, both of these units are really good and will get your humidity down. I would recommend both of them heartily, but they do differ in finer points, which is what detailed below:
QUALITY OF THE BUILD: Both of these units are solid. However, Frigidaire is physically smaller and much more polished. Somehow the plastic enclosure of hOmeLabs unit feels flimsier.
Winner: Frigidaire
EASE OF MANEUVERABILITY: Both of these units come with casters attached and are breeze to roll around. Frigidaire has a handle on top and hOmeLabs has 2 handles on the sides.
Winner: Tie
EASE OF OPERATION: It is super easy to operate both of these units. No manual needed at all. The buttons and lights are practically identical too. One difference is that Frigidaire hydrometer goes in increments of 5% whereas hOmeLabs specifies the humidity in 1% intervals.
Winner: Tie
MAINTAINING HUMIDITY LEVEL (AUTO ON/OFF): This is where both units fail in my opinion. The idea here is that you can set a humidity level to maintain and the unit will automatically turn off when it reaches it and turn back on when the humidity rises again. Nice idea. The reality is that these units collect and store water, as such the humidity around them tends to increase quite rapidly once the airflow ceases. Frigidaire deals better with this problem by extending the window for off/on. For example, if you set the desired level at 50%, it’ll run until it hits 45%, and it won’t turn on again until humidity rises to 55%. It usually keeps off for about 10 mins, with the overall humidity variation during this time 1-3%. hOmeLabs unit is just a fail when it comes to this feature. It turns off as soon as it goes 1% below the set level (49% in my example) and turns back on 5% over. For some reason this takes about 1-2 mins, with no measureable variation of humidity elsewhere in the area.
Winner: Frigidaire (but still fail)
COLLECTION BUCKET: Both of these units come with ~1.6gal buckets that collect water. This is where you get to practically experience quality of the build as this is the part of the dehumidifier you will interact with the most. Aside of build and plastic quality here, one big practical difference is that Frigidaire includes a splash guard so you don’t have to worry about the water splashing all around while you carry it to the sink or tub. No such luck with hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
WATER LEVEL INDICATOR: If you’re using the bucket for water collection, this is the part of the dehumidifier you will most likely to look at the most to try to figure out whether you need to empty the bucket now or wait till later. This is where hOmeLabs stands out. It has a bright green bar that floats on top of the water to indicate its level. It also feature a much more of vertical opening for the level to show. In contract, it’s practically impossible to see the level of the water in Frigidaire. There’s nothing floating on top and contrary to the pictures of the product, it does not come with light blue backlight illumination.
Winner: hOmeLabs
HOSE DRAINING: I haven’t used it on either unit, but both units have it. hOmeLabs has it at the back, and Frigidaire has it on the side.
Winner: Tie
TEMPERATURE: Both of these unit generate heat, as I mentioned above. This is a basic part of the refrigeration cycle. Unlike with AC or a fridge, the resulting heat is mixed with exhaust air and is pumped back into the room. Both of these units generate a comparable amount of heat based upon my totally nonscientific method of sticking my hand into the exhaust.
Winner: Tie
DIRECTION OF EXHAUST: Both of these units draw air from the back and pump it out through the side. One notable difference is that Frigidaire throws it up at about 45 degree angle, resulting in a much better air circulation and, thus, much more uniform humidity level throughout the area. hOmeLabs, shoots the air straight out, which results in the much more intense air circulation around the floor. It also ends up not mixing the air as well in the overall area: after about 1.5 hr of operation, the humidity at knee level was ~40% (down from 65%), whereas near the ceiling was 50-55% (also, down from 65%), as measure by a network on AccuRite hydrometers. Eventually it does all mix however, but be ready for this disparity. Depending on what you want, this is could be a good or bad.
Winner: Tie
SPEED OF EXHAUST: Frigidaire has 3 speeds: Hi, Med, Lo. hOmeLabs has 2: Normal and Turbo. One thing to note here is Normal for hOmeLabs is roughly equal to Lo for Frigidaire, and Turbo is roughly equal to Medium. There’s no equivalent to Hi in hOmeLabs unit.
Winner: Frigidaire
NOISE LEVEL: Both of these units are very comparable. My purely subjective perception is that Frigidaire is slightly louder. Measuring with sound meter and operating at Medium speed (Frigidaire) and Turbo (hOmeLabs), Frigidaire produces ~59dB at about a foot away from the front and hOmeLabs produces ~57dB. Frigidaire is quite noticeably louder at Hi speed (~65dB).
Winner: hOmeLabs
POWER CONSUMPTION: This is where there’s a big difference. All draws are measured with [[ASIN:B01BE0YHLM P3 P4400 Kill A Watt]] appliance. hOmeLabs draws about 1W at idle (non-operating) and 560W operating at Turbo mode. Furthermore, every time it turns on there’s a momentarily spike in current such that the lights momentarily flicker on the whole circuit. In comparison Frigidaire draws 0.4W at idle and 470W operating at Medium and 485W operating at Hi. It does not have any problems with momentary spikes at unit power on.
Winner: Frigidaire
CONCLUSION: While both of this units are very good and will get the job done, considering all of the above I’m giving Frigidaire 5 stars (but really A-) and hOmeLabs 4 stars (but really B+). Hopefully you’ll find this useful as you make your decision.
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