Haier HDN455 45-Pint Capacity Mechanical Control Dehumidifier
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Haier HDN455 45-Pint Capacity Mechanical Control Dehumidifier
Customer Review: A bit noisy but does the job
Summary: 2 Stars
We purchased this unit about a year ago to replace a Soleus model that arrived broken. It is a touch on the noisy side, but since we use it in the garage for firewood in the winter, and in the basement in the summer, that's not a problem for us. So far it has been on most of the time in one location or the other, and is still drawing the water out of the air (and the wood) very effectively. Although the unit is easy to move around, thanks to the wheels and light weight, I'm about to buy a second one anyway to save going up and down the cellar stairs with it and have coverage in both places. For us, it has been a good value for the price.
Update: I see that this product is no longer available, and maybe that's just as well. Our first unit broke down after about two years, but that didn't seem so unreasonable due to its heavy load being on duty in the garage with the wood boiler. But yesterday, the second unit died as well, again after two years or so, and with no such excuse. This product works fine for as long as it lasts, but given its short life span, I'm changing my tune on value for the price, and would not recommend it.
Customer Review: 1 Week of Use - Great Dehumidifier!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using this dehumidifier in our basement for about a week now, and so far it works great! From the start, I was impressed with how sleek it looked (many dehumidifiers I've seen before looked outdated and clunky). I took it out of the box, plugged it in and voila! it worked right off the bet without any set-up work involved. The only thing I had to do was take out the water container, and place it back in proper position - then the dehumidifier started right up.
Has a knob that allows you to set it from "normal" to "extra dry" and anywhere in between. You can also choose between low and high speeds. I personally thought it was pretty quiet when it was on. Automatically stops whenever the water bucket is full, or you can set it up with the hose (included) for continuous draining. I left it on overnight, and by the morning the bucket was full.
I saw some people commenting on how Haier products were not good, and never worked, but I guess that's the chance you take with electronics and appliances. Invariably, there are going to be some defects, but that doesn't mean every single item is bad.
Customer Review: not as many features as I would like
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this dehumidifier and an LG Model LHD45EL from Home Depot at the same time. My main requirement was energy star compliant, but I have noticed some shortcomings for this model. I run both models in my damp basement continually. The Haier is very good at pulling moisture out of the air (but this should be expected) however there are some disadvantages compared to the LG:
-Water bucket is much smaller than LG, so I have to empty twice a day compared to once a day for the LG.
-Substantially louder than LG, it seems like something internally is vibrating which makes the unit even louder than it should be.
-Shell on Haier is plastic, LG is metal and more sturdy. Maybe this is why Haier vibrates more.
-Controls on Haier are manual and there is only a dial for humidity, and a slow/fast fan switch. LG is all digital with more options such as a timer.
-Haier runs constantly even when set humidity is reached. LG turns itself off.
Bottom line: this dehudifier will do the job, but there are better ones on the market.
Customer Review: After 4 days: so far, so great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have previously owned two Whirlpool dehumidifiers (35-pint daily capacity) for my basement. The first one failed in less than a year, and the second one lasted about 15 months before the sealed cooling system failed. Since Whirlpool no longer makes them, they offered me a check and I was off to find something else of a similar price ($140-$170)
In comparison with those Whirlpool models, this Haier is better in EVERY single area. Within 18 hours, it had removed at least 2 gallons of moisture from my basement. It is about 1/3 as loud as the Whirlpool. The construction quality is several notches above Whirlpool. It's also smaller than my previous unit. The hose connection actually prevents the bucket from filling (total bypass). It works all the way down to 41 degrees. All of this for the same price and a higher capacity! I can't find any negatives regarding its initial operation or performance, so I have to give it five stars right now.
I plan to update this review in the next year or so, unless the unit fails or causes problems beforehand.
Customer Review: When warranty ends, so does dehumidifying
Summary: 1 Stars
Unless you don't mind buying a new dehumidifier every year or two, avoid Haier.
Mine worked well when brand new - dried up our basement quickly. It was very loud and vibrated a lot, but that didn't bother us much as it was in the basement. After 1 1/2 seasons, it stopped dehumidifying. I took off the back, let it run for a while, and the compressor -- which was emanating a weak noise -- got so hot I was surprised it didn't melt the plastic.
I called Haier. The customer svc rep who answered ("I'm the low man on the totem pole") agreed that the compressor was probably dead. The compressor and related parts are covered under a 5-year warranty, but not the labor. "Unfortunately," she said, "there are few shops around that will handle these kinds of repair." And Haier won't sell me the parts.
My last dehumidifier (don't remember the brand - NOT Haier) of similar size lasted about 12 years. The $190 I spent on this boat anchor was nearly a waste, but I've learned an expensive lesson: Avoid Haier products.