Best overall in dehumidifiers and drying fans
Our overall pick for drying out a basement: a 50-pint ENERGY STAR dehumidifier whose built-in pump sends water up to 16.4 ft to a drain, sink or window, so there is no bucket to carry.
Our score: 8.1/10 out of 10Researched, not lab-tested
- Capacity (DOE 2019)
- 49.95 pints/day
- Pump lift
- 16.4 ft
- Lowest operating temperature
- 41 °F
- Integrated energy factor
- 2.01 L/kWh
Is it right for you?
Pros
- Rated 49.95 pints/day under the DOE 2019 test (ENERGY STAR)
- Pump hose can run up to 16.4 ft from the unit, rise included
- Restarts on its last settings after a power cut
- Washable filter with a 250-hour cleaning reminder
- Same model number listed for the US and Canada
Cons
- Pump waits until the bucket reaches its full point
- Filter, bucket and pump filter want cleaning about every two weeks
- Rated only from 41 to 89 °F, so not for a cold garage or crawl space
- One-year warranty
- Best for
- Basements drying out after a leak, a backup or spring melt, where the nearest drain is above the floor or across the room, in Canada or the US.
- Not for
- Cold crawl spaces or garages below 41 °F, or a quiet bedroom (Frigidaire lists 51.5 dBA on high).
Our verdict
This is the dehumidifier we’d put in a basement that has just taken on water. ENERGY STAR lists it at 49.95 pints a day under the current DOE test, with an integrated energy factor of 2.01 L/kWh, and lists the same model number for the US and Canada. What sets it apart from a bucket-only unit is the built-in pump: Frigidaire’s guide allows up to 16.4 ft of hose from the unit, rise included, so water can go to a floor drain, a laundry sink or out of a basement window.
It also takes a garden hose for gravity draining, and after a power cut it comes back on its last settings, which matters in storm season. The trade-offs are upkeep and range: the filter, bucket and pump filter each need a wash about every two weeks, and it is rated from 41 to 89 °F only. Warranty is one year. See how it compares with the other dehumidifiers and drying fans we compare.
Setting it up after a flood
Safety: don’t walk into standing water or plug anything in near it while the power is on. If water is near the electrical panel or outlets, leave the basement, ask your electric utility to cut the power and have an electrician check before it goes back on.
Once the floor is safe, stand the unit upright for an hour before first use (half an hour after fitting the casters), leave at least 15.75 in of space around it on a level floor that can carry a full bucket, and close the room’s doors and windows. Plug it straight into a grounded three-prong outlet: Frigidaire says not to use an extension cord or adapter plug. Our guide to a flooded basement covers the order of jobs before you start drying.
For pump mode, push the pump hose fully into the drain joint, run it to the drain, sink or window, then press Pump. The pump runs only when the bucket reaches its full point and stops when it is empty. Frigidaire says not to drink the collected water.
Specs
Frigidaire 50 Pint Built-In Pump Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi (FHDP5033Y1)
Drying
| Capacity (DOE 2019) | 49.95 pints/day |
|---|---|
| Built-in pump | Yes |
| Pump lift | 16.4 ft |
| Lowest operating temperature | 41 °F |
| Integrated energy factor | 2.01 L/kWh |
| Bucket | 1.9 gal |
Noise and power
| Noise, highest | 51.5 dB(A) |
|---|---|
| Noise, lowest | 49 dB(A) |
| Power draw | 470 W |
Controls
| App control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Restarts after a power cut | Yes |
Other details
| Warranty | 1 year |
|---|---|
| Weight | 41.89 lb |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
Maker’s figures, checked 4 Nov 2026.
Frigidaire FHDP5033Y1 questions
How high can the Frigidaire FHDP5033Y1 pump water?
Frigidaire’s use and care guide gives a maximum of 16.4 ft (5 m) of hose from the unit, rise included. The pump starts once the bucket reaches its full point and stops when it is empty.
What does Eb mean on the Frigidaire dehumidifier?
In pump mode, Eb means the pump can’t clear the water: check the hose is fully seated and not kinked, blocked or frozen, empty the bucket, clean its pickup and restart. Eb also shows if the bucket is pulled out while the unit runs. Call Frigidaire service if it stays.
Will it restart by itself after a power outage?
Yes. Frigidaire’s guide says the unit returns to its last settings when the power comes back.
Can I use it in a cold garage?
Frigidaire rates it for 41 to 89 °F (5 to 32 °C) and 30 to 80 % humidity. Outside that range performance drops sharply, so it suits a heated basement better than an unheated garage.
