Whynter RPD-501WP 50 Pint Dehumidifier Review
** MRSP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price)/ RSP (Retail selling price) is accurate at the time of posting.
` The indicated online price guides as follows: $ = under $50, $$ = $50-100, $$$ = $101-200, $$$$ = 201-300, $$$$$ = $301-400, $$$$$$ = 401-500, $$$$$$$ = over $500.
Whynter RPD-501WP 50 Pint Specification
| Product | Whynter RPD-501WP 50 Pint |
Dimension | 15.8 x 23.6 x 11.3 in (40.1 x 59.9 x 28.7 cm) |
| Weight | 38 lb (17.2 kg) |
| Fanspeed | 2 |
| Coverage (up to) | 3000 sq. ft. (279 m2) |
| Airflow speed | |
| Capacity | 35 Pint (50 Pint 2012 DOE) |
| Water tank | 1.8 gallon (14 pints) |
| Noise level | <58.5 dBA |
| Power consumption | 520 Watts |
| Timer/ Scheduler | 24-hour |
| Filter | Yes |
| Auto shut off | YES |
| Continuous pump | |
| Gravity drainage | YES |
| Defrost | YES |
| Casters | YES |
| More color options | YES |
| Wi-Fi/ BTBluetooth | |
| ENERGY STAR | YES |
| Remote control | |
| Child lock | |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Email/ Phone support | YES |
Key Features
- 2 Fan speeds with turbo
- Digital display with humidstat
- Low temperature operation with auto defrost
- Automatic restart and shut off
- Continuous drain options (Condensate pump, foot hose)
- Slide out silver-coated washable pre-filter
- 14 pint removable water bucket
- 24-hour timer
- Built-in casters
Design And Usability
Pros
- Cheaper than most in its 50-pint category.
- Above-average dehumidification performance.
- Quiet, less than 58.5 dBA on normal operation.
- Excellent two in one silver-coated washable pre-filter.
- Highly adjustable humidity range of 35 - 85% supported by a large water bucket.
Cons
- Early batch issue with the infamous error Eb (bucket not properly inserted).
- Not the best fitting quality that makes you think twice whether it can withstand continuous usage.
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