Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851) Customer Reviews
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96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Effective (27)
- Energy efficient (18)
- Compact (11)
- Quiet (10)
- Lightweight (6)
Cons
- Awkward water pan (12)
Best Uses
- Dank basement (21)
- Summer humidity (18)
- Finished basement (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Homeowner (28), Avid do-it-yourselfer (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (28)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great product. Great price.
I recently purchased a home that had developed mold in its basement because the house had been closed up while it sat on the market for nearly a year. After remediation of the mold problem...Read complete review
I recently purchased a home that had developed mold in its basement because the house had been closed up while it sat on the market for nearly a year. After remediation of the mold problem, I was eager to prevent any future mold issues due to a damp basement.
Research led me to the Winix 50 pint dehumidifier (WDH851). I chose this model because it was a cost effective solution "robust enough at 50 pints to meet my needs yet within my budget. I appreciate having three options for disposing of the waste water (bucket, garden hose, or pump) because I was able to immediately set up the unit using the low-maintenance option of a garden hose and will be able to use the pump option when I transition to a more permanent solution.
The unit also has many options for selecting virtually any desired humidity control (particular % humidity, continuous run, etc.). I was a bit apprehensive about setting up the unit, but with easy-to-follow instructions, this proved to be relatively straight forward. I did have to jiggle and re-seat the bucket a few times before the unit would start, but the indicator light clearly specified that this was the issue -- a little persistence and the unit was quietly humming along.
What really tipped the balance for purchasing this unit was the automatic restart. Although power outages are infrequent, from past experience I know how easy it is to forget to re-start appliances. The automatic restart on this unit gives me peace of mind that my basement will continue to stay dry.
I chose to purchase this dehumidifier through Sylvane because they offered the best price that I could find, and I was also able to find a promotional discount on top of their already competitive price. I was most pleasantly surprised with Sylvane's courteous, professional customer service and the extraordinarily speedy delivery.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Winix has all the features, but has loud buzzing.
When it arrived, the Winix had a strange buzz as well as a sheet-metal-rattle when the compressor kicked in. I phoned Winix. They said its defect: send it back. Sylvane's wonderful customer service...Read complete review
When it arrived, the Winix had a strange buzz as well as a sheet-metal-rattle when the compressor kicked in. I phoned Winix. They said its defect: send it back. Sylvane's wonderful customer service replaced it right away!
We are very used to the DeLonghi, which has a relatively loud even whoosh to its sound. But we needed a dehumidifier that will shut off when the correct humidity is reached and that will restart when there is a power failure - very important for our cottage! When the set humidity is reached, the Winix will shut off completely (including the fan). Also after a power-failure, the Winix will start up again.
The replacement Winix however does buzz! And it buzzes loud! It does not have the tinny sheet-metal rattle that the 1st Winix had, but it does have a buzz so penetrating, that we cannot occupy the same room that it is working in. We have to move it from room to room. In the same room, you cannot watch TV, and you cannot understand anyone talking - even at the low setting.
Does it remove humidity? Yes it does. But the buzz is rather unbearable. Both Winix's (the defect one and the replacement Winix) had this buzz, so it seems to be designed that way rather than a defect. That penetrating buzz digs into your skull and is much louder and harder to endure than the loud whoosh of the DeLonghi.
It would be nice to have an affordable machine that is a combo of both: the features of the Winix with the quality technology of the DeLonghi.
If you have the cash, I would recommend getting a different machine, but the professional ones cost one grand.
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy to use
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
Cons
- Awkward Water Pan
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
The auto setting with the tubing/pump set up is as easy as it gets
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
- Lightweight
Cons
- Awkward Water Pan
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
- During Sleep
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
We bought this to replace a Danby, which died after about 3 years of heavy use every summer. Our house is colder than most with no air conditioning, so the Danby would ice up in the spring and fall. We vent our dryer into the garage, so in the winter we need a dehumidifier in the garage. So far this one works great. The Danby was much noisier so we only used it in the house at night. We are currently using this one in the house even during the day. Yes it is noisy, but it is more of a background white noise than the Danby was. We will probably get another one so we can have one in the house and the other in the garage. It is very easy to move back and forth, though. The Danby wheels didn't work as well and moving it was often difficult. We find the included drain line very easy to use, and since it pumps the water up we have more options on where to use it. It has a small diameter, so it is unobtrusive, but that also makes it more likely to move from where you put it. We ran the line behind the refrigerator and across the back of the sink, but once it moved by itself and we ended up with water all over the floor. So now I have attached it to the sink faucet so it will stay put. In the garage, it is small enough that I can stick it down into the floor drain so it stays put. And it is long enough that I can keep the dehumidifier against the wall out of the way and still reach the floor drain out in the middle of the floor. I laid rugs over it so nobody would trip.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Effective
- Quiet
Cons
- Awkward Water Pan
Best Uses
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
I purchased two units, one for basement and one for shop. They are much quieter than the Alen I have and seem to do a better job. The display does not show the actual humudity like the Alen. Set on auto the humidity in my shop has remained at about 45% acording to the guage I have. It is noticeable that the fan switches to high in defrost mode so I know that works. Some other units I have had didn't defrost well. I don't like the water tank, hard to remove and install but since I have installed a drain hose that is not an issue. Hoping it lasts a while.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Effective
- Quiet
Cons
- Awkward Water Pan
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
Product keeps my cellar dry. Works fine. Pump is raised to the sink and it works fine.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Effective
- Lightweight
- Simple Set Up
Cons
- A bit noisy
Best Uses
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
Happy with easy set up and the unit's performance. Using gravity drain - garden hose into pvc routed through wall to drain outside (but wanted a unit that would give me choice of using built-in pump in other applications). Live in Pacific NW with the rain, installed unit in garage, about 500SF with 9FT ceiling - to keep vintage car, motorcycles, and tools at 60% humidity. Did not expect quiet unit as other reviews commented on noise level. To keep garage at 60% the unit is running 6 hours/day, pulling about a quart of water/day. Not what I call blazing performance, but it's about what I need. I feel I purchased about the right size of dehumidifier, and it seems to be working well. No complaints other than the noise level; I will just turn the unit off when I am working in the garage.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy to install
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
- Good Pump
- Quiet
Cons
- Awkward Water Pan
- Heavy bulky
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
I purchased this particular dehumidifier for the low price and auto pumping feature. I use it in my basement. I drilled a small hole for the 1/4" pump hose about 10 feet above the unit, placed the hose thru the hole to the outside where I wanted it to drain & turned it on. After it filled I configured the auto pump. Easy to do! Works great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
- Quiet
- Timer Saves Energy
Cons
- Awkward Water Pan
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
The pump works perfectly. Just set it and forget it. I set the timer to run in 3 hour on/off cycles with humidity set to 60%.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
- Quiet
Cons
- Awkward Water Pan
Best Uses
- Anytime Humidity
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
Use to keep lower rooms humid free. Like that it can be set to a specific value and will go on/off to keep that humidity. Quiet, efficient and we easily notice light when pan full. Only dislike is that must empty from back so need to move unit for access.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Effective
- Energy Efficient
Cons
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
Has eliminated moisture and spiders from our basement. Very happy we purchased it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Effective
Cons
Best Uses
- Dank Basement
- Summer Humidity
Comments about Winix 50 Pint Dehumidifier (WDH851):
I used this dehumidifier in a dark and wet basement where mold was beginning to grow. Well, the mold has gone away and the humidity remains at a constant 50%.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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