Best for small spaces in dehumidifiers and drying fans
A 50-pint pump dehumidifier that nests into its own bucket when the wet season is over: our pick when it has to live in a closet between uses. US only; Canada sells other Cube models.
Our score: 7.9/10 out of 10Researched, not lab-tested
- Capacity (DOE 2019)
- 49.67 pints/day
- Pump lift
- 14 ft
- Lowest operating temperature
- 41 °F
- Integrated energy factor
- 2.01 L/kWh
Is it right for you?
Pros
- Rated 49.67 pints/day under the DOE 2019 test (ENERGY STAR)
- Four drain set-ups: bucket, bucketless, gravity hose and pump
- Pump lifts water up to 14 ft above the drain port
- Packs down into its own bucket for storage
- Restarts on its previous settings after a power cut
Cons
- Bucket still needs emptying at least weekly in pump mode
- Rated only from 41 to 95 °F
- US only: Midea Canada sells other Cube model numbers
- One-year warranty
- Best for
- US owners who want a full-size pump dehumidifier for the wet season or after a leak, then want to store it compactly the rest of the year.
- Not for
- Canadian buyers (this model number isn't sold there), cold spaces below 41 °F, or a pump hose routed outdoors in freezing weather.
Our verdict
The Cube is the pump dehumidifier for a home short on storage: at the end of the season the machine sits down inside its own bucket. ENERGY STAR lists this -A version at 49.67 pints a day under the current DOE test and 2.01 L/kWh. It drains four ways (on the bucket, bucketless on a gravity hose, with a hose from the bucket, or with the built-in pump), and Midea’s manual says the pump can lift water up to 14 ft above the drain port.
It runs from 41 to 95 °F with an auto-defrost cycle and comes back on its previous settings after a power cut, except in bucketless mode. The pump starts only at fill level 4 and leaves some water behind, so the bucket still wants emptying weekly. It is sold in the US only; Midea Canada lists other Cube numbers, so Canadian readers should look at the Frigidaire FHDP5033Y1 or the other dehumidifiers we compare.
Setup and upkeep
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. Our flooded basement guide goes step by step.
Leave at least 8 in on all sides and 16 in at the air outlet, on a level floor that can take a full bucket, away from dryers and heaters. Plug into a grounded outlet with the plug within reach; Midea says not to use an extension cord or adaptor plug. For pump mode, fit the inlet hose to the side and the drain hose to the back, seat the unit on the bucket, then hold UP and DOWN for 3 seconds.
Clean the air filter every two weeks and the bucket every few weeks to stop mould, and rinse the pump filter. Before storing it, let it dry for a day, clean and empty it, then nest it in the bucket and keep it upright and covered in a dry place.
Specs
Midea Cube 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (MAD50PS1QWT-A)
Drying
| Capacity (DOE 2019) | 49.67 pints/day |
|---|---|
| Built-in pump | Yes |
| Pump lift | 14 ft |
| Lowest operating temperature | 41 °F |
| Integrated energy factor | 2.01 L/kWh |
Controls
| App control | Yes |
|---|---|
| Restarts after a power cut | Yes |
Other details
| Warranty | 1 year |
|---|---|
| Weight | 41.54 lb |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
Maker’s figures, checked 4 Nov 2026.
Midea Cube questions
How do I turn on pump mode on the Midea Cube?
Fit the pump inlet hose to the side and the pump drain hose to the back, seat the unit on the bucket, then hold UP and DOWN together for 3 seconds.
Can I run the pump hose outside in winter?
No. Midea’s manual says not to run it with the hose routed outdoors at or below 32 °F (0 °C): the water freezes, blocks the hose and stops the unit.
What do P2 and Eb mean on the Cube?
P2 means the bucket has reached its set fill level, and Eb that the bucket is missing or misplaced. AS or ES is a sensor error, E3 a unit fault and EC a detected refrigerant leak: unplug and replug, and call Midea if it persists.
Is the Midea Cube sold in Canada?
Not as this model: MAD50PS1QWT-A is on Midea’s US store only, and Midea Canada lists other Cube model numbers.
