Friedrich 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

SKU: fr9686  |  Model: D50B1B
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
180 Reviews
$469.00

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Manufacturer's Warranty

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<li>1-Year&nbsp;Warranty on Parts</li>
<li>5-Year Warranty&nbsp;on Refrigerant System</li>
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What's In The Box?

  • Friedrich D50B1B
  • 17-Foot Pump Drain Hose 
  • Gravity Drain Hose
  • Owner's Manual 

Info & Guides

Description

Avoid mold, mildew and other moisture-related issues with the powerful and efficient Friedrich D50B1B. It’s perfect for a variety of large spaces up to 1,200 square feet. 

 

This Friedrich 50-pint dehumidifier is also Energy Star-rated for money-saving operation and includes an internal condensate pump for easy operation. 

See Our Review Of The Friedrich D50B1B

Top Friedrich D50B1B Features

  • Internal Pump: The most convenient way to get rid of collected moisture is to turn on the internal condensate pump, which pushes water up to 15 feet away into a sink, out a window or other location. Its included drain hose is nearly 17 feet long.
  • Automatic Humidity Control: A built-in humidistat allows you to set your ideal humidity level from 30% to 90% relative humidity in increments of 5%. This Friedrich works to maintain it without any work from you.
  • Easily Portable: Four rolling casters and two side-grip carry handles make it easy to transport this dehumidifier from room to room. This compact dehumidifier stands at 15 x 23.25 x 12 inches.
  • Energy Star Rated: This dehumidifier earned the EPA-distinction for its money- and energy-saving operation. Energy Star dehumidifiers are proven to cost less money during operation because of efficient designs. 

Alternate Draining Options

If you don’t want to use the internal pump, the Friedrich D50B1B has two other draining options: 

  • Continuous Drainage: Add the included hose to the back of the unit for continuous draining to a floor drain or other location.
  • Manual Emptying: If you’re not using your dehumidifier continuously, you can simply empty the bucket when it’s full. A light on the control panel will notify you it’s full and operation will cut off until the bucket is emptied. 

Additional Features

  • 24-Hour On/Off Timer: Set your Friedrich dehumidifier to turn on or off up to 24 hours in advance, conserving energy and ensuring it only runs when needed.
  • Long Power Cord: Easily plug in the 6-foot power cord to a nearby outlet.
  • Multiple Fan Speeds: This portable dehumidifier is equipped with a two-speed fan.
  • Operating Temperature: Use the Friedrich D50B1B in any room between 41 and 90 degrees F.
  • Automatic Defrost: A defrost cycle will run if frost build up on the internal coils during operation - then return to normal operation.
  • Reusable Filter: The Friedrich 50-pint dehumidifier includes a washable air filter that easily slides out of the front panel.
  • Full Bucket Indicator: The bucket full indicator will illuminate on the display panel when the water condensate bucket is full. To prevent overflow, it automatically shuts down until the drain bucket is emptied and replaced.

Sylvane's Expert Take 

Stay healthy and avoid moisture issues in large spaces up to 1,200 square feet with this powerful and efficient dehumidifier.  

What Customers Love

  • Easy Humidity Control: Set your desired humidity and the dehumidifier maintains that level without intervention, then use the internal pump to push water to a nearby location.  
  • Money-Saving Operation: Save money over time with this powerful but efficient Energy Star dehumidifier. 

Note: This dehumidifier is rated to remove 50 pints of moisture per hour at new testing standards. It's the equivalent of a 70-pint dehumidifier with the previous standards. It's designed for large areas up to 1,200 square feet. 

Specifications

    Key Specifications

    • Internal Condensate Pump
      Yes
    • Manufacturer-Suggested Room Size (sq. ft.)
      1200
    • Number of Speeds
      1
    • Pint Capacity (pints)
      50.0
    • Sylvane's Suggested
      Room Size (sq. ft.)
      1200

    General

    • California Residents
      ⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon Black, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol-A (BPA), which is known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
    • Certifications
      ETL
    • Color
      White
    • Controls
      Electronic
    • Drain Hose Diameter (in.)
      0.5
    • Drain Hose Length (ft.)
      16.75
    • Fan Operation
      Runs Only When Dehumidifying
    • Filter Type
      Washable
    • Lowest Operating Temperature (degrees)
      41
    • Number of Filters
      1
    • Recommended For
      Large/Multi-Room, Basement
    • Refrigerant Type
      R-32
    • Water Container Capacity (pints)
      16.2

    Power

    • Maximum Amperage (Amps)
      8.2
    • Maximum Wattage (W)
      900
    • Power Cord Length (ft.)
      6
    • Power Supply
      Plug
    • Voltage (V)
      110-120

    Dimensions

    • Depth (in.)
      12.0
    • Depth (with front cover) (in.)
      12.0
    • Height (in.)
      23.25
    • Height (with front cover) (in.)
      23.25
    • Weight (lbs.)
      44.3
    • Width (in.)
      15.0
    • Width (with front cover) (in.)
      15.0

    Additional Features

    • Additional Features
      Energy Star, Water Container, Full Bucket Indicator/Auto Shutoff, Continuous Drain Capable, Drain Hose Included, Humidistat, Automatic Defrost, Casters, Auto-Restart, ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient, Applicable for Indoor Growing

    Warranty

    • Manufacturer's Warranty
      • 1-Year Warranty on Parts
      • 5-Year Warranty on Refrigerant System

Customer Reviews

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 180 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 126 Total 4 star reviews: 32 Total 3 star reviews: 11 Total 2 star reviews: 5 Total 1 star reviews: 6
88%would recommend this product
Reviews Summary
Customers say this dehumidifier effectively controls moisture in basements and large spaces. Many reviews mention the built-in pump feature, though experiences with pump reliability are mixed. The unit efficiently maintains desired humidity levels and operates automatically. While some note it runs quietly, others find it noisy. Common feedback includes praise for quick moisture removal and easy setup, but several mention durability concerns after 1-2 years of use. The unit's cycling behavior at set humidity levels draws mixed reactions.
180 reviews
  • R
    Robert
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Friedrich 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Excellent product so far.

    So far so good. Works like a commercial unit. U.S. made. Powerful effective. 3 year warranty which is 3x typical. Includes compressor and refrigerant which is what leaks on all the Chinese junk.

  • A
    anthony
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Friedrich 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    I will by this item again

    I use this to control the humidity during summer months so my Friedrich air conditioner works less

  • W
    William
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Friedrich 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Good Dehumidifier But Cycles Too Frequently at Set %

    Good dehumidifier but shuts on and off every 8 minutes once the humidity reaches the set level. So I manually turn it on every day for 8 hours using the timer function. The reason that it does this is because the humidity sensor is inside the dehumidifier housing instead of outside.

  • L
    Larry
    Reviewing
    Friedrich 50-Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Good Dehumidifier But Has Serious Design Flaw

    Overall I like this dehumidifier, but I have to manually shut it on and off several times a day due to a design flaw. After the dehumidifier draws down the humidity to the set point, it shuts off. The humidity sensor is inside the dehumidifier. When the dehumidifier is off, the internal humidity climbs quickly. You can see it on the digital readout. This causes the dehumidifier to turn back on. Then the humidity on the display quickly goes back down until it shuts back off. It will do this every 8 to 9 minutes forever. That can't be good on the compressor and electronics, so I manually turn it on and off with the setpoint set low. This is probably a common problem with many small dehumidifiers. Friedrich has ZERO technical expertise in the United States.