Danby 40 Pint Dehumidifier
Danby 40 Pint Dehumidifier is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Damp basements and muggy living areas need a dehumidifier that can keep up. The Danby 40 Pint Dehumidifier (DDR040EB2WDB) pulls up to 40 pints of moisture from your air each day, covering spaces up to 2,500 square feet with reliable humidity control.
Built for residential settings, this dehumidifier is suitable for basements, large living rooms, and multi-room layouts where excess moisture can encourage mold growth or damage furnishings.
Key Features and Benefits of the Danby 40 Pint Dehumidifier
- Moisture Removal: Removes up to 40 pints of moisture per day, giving you the power to control humidity across spaces up to 2,500 square feet.
- Continuous Drain: Connect a standard drain hose for nonstop moisture removal without manually emptying the water container.
- Cold-Weather Operation: Operates in temperatures as low as 41 degrees F, so you can use it year-round in cool basements and garages.
- Automatic Defrost: The built-in auto de-icer prevents frost buildup on the coils, keeping your dehumidifier running efficiently in cooler conditions.
- Dual-Speed Fan: Delivers up to 200 CFM of airflow on 2 speed settings, letting you balance drying speed with quieter, lower-speed operation.
- Electronic Controls: The LED display and built-in humidistat let you set your target humidity level and monitor conditions at a glance.
- Auto Restart: The automatic restart function restores your previous settings and resumes operation after a power outage without manual intervention.
- Bucket Shutoff: The full bucket indicator triggers an automatic shutoff to prevent overflow when you are not using the continuous drain option.
- Refrigerant Type: This dehumidifier uses R-32 refrigerant, a widely adopted standard in modern residential climate equipment.
- Washable Filter: The reusable, washable filter requires no replacements, saving you ongoing costs while keeping maintenance simple.
- Easy Mobility: The 4 built-in castors let you roll this dehumidifier from your basement to your bedroom or living areas in seconds.
Is a 40 Pint Dehumidifier Right for Your Home?
The DDR040EB2WDB is manufacturer-rated for spaces up to 2,500 square feet, making it a strong fit for large basements, open-plan living areas, and multi-room setups. If your moisture issues are concentrated in a single room of around 500 square feet, this dehumidifier will cycle less frequently and reach your target humidity faster, while larger or heavily saturated spaces may call for a higher-capacity model. It measures 24.8 × 15.75 × 11.61 inches and weighs 42.1 pounds, fitting comfortably in a corner or utility area. This dehumidifier runs on standard 120-volt household power, requiring no special wiring or installation.
Sylvane's Expert Take
If you're a homeowner dealing with persistent humidity in a basement or large living area, the DDR040EB2WDB is built to handle your moisture problems without constant attention. Unlike lower-capacity dehumidifiers that may not keep up in open floor plans or damp basements, this 40-pint model has the throughput to draw nearly 20 liters of moisture per day across a wide coverage area. The standout feature is the continuous drain option: connect a hose and let the dehumidifier run indefinitely without ever emptying a bucket, which is a real advantage if you place it in a hard-to-reach basement corner or need it running while you are away from home.
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Internal Condensate PumpNo
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Manufacturer-Suggested Room Size (sq. ft.)2500
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Number of Speeds2
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Pint Capacity (pints)40.0
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Sylvane's Suggested
Room Size (sq. ft.)500 -
ColorWhite
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ControlsElectronic
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Fan OperationCan Run Continuously or Only When Dehumidifying
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Filter TypeWashable
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Lowest Operating Temperature (degrees)41
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Maximum Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) (CFM)200.0
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Maximum Noise Level (dB)52
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Number of Filters1
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Recommended ForLarge/Multi-Room, Residential, Living Space, Basement
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Refrigerant TypeR-32
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Water Container Capacity (pints)13.1
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Maximum Amperage (Amps)4.7
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Power SupplyElectric
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Voltage (V)110-120
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Depth (in.)11.61
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Height (in.)24.8
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Weight (lbs.)42.1
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Width (in.)15.75
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Additional FeaturesAuto-Restart, Automatic Defrost, Continuous Drain Capable, Full Bucket Indicator/Auto Shutoff, Humidistat, Water Container, Low Temperature Operation (41 degrees F and Under)
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Manufacturer's Warranty2-Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty
