LG 50 Pint Dehumidifier
LG 50 Pint Dehumidifier is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
The LG 50 Pint Dehumidifier pulls moisture from the air day and night, protecting your home from the musty odors, mold risk, and discomfort that come with excess humidity. Rated for spaces up to 4,500 square feet, it's built to handle damp basements, multi-room layouts, and whole-house humidity challenges.
Key Features and Benefits of the LG 50 Pint Dehumidifier
- Moisture Capacity: Removes up to 50 pints of moisture per day, helping maintain relative humidity levels that discourage mold growth.
- Room Coverage: Manufacturer-rated for spaces up to 4,500 square feet with moderate humidity saturation or for rooms up to 1,200 square feet for focused high-moisture removal.
- Fan Speeds: The 3-speed settings let you dial airflow up or down to match conditions in the room.
- Electronic Controls: A built-in humidistat with electronic controls lets you set your target humidity level and maintain it automatically.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: Wi-Fi capability lets you monitor humidity levels and adjust dehumidifier settings remotely from your smartphone.
- Continuous Drainage: An included drain hose enables gravity-fed continuous drainage, removing the need to empty the water container by hand.
- Auto Shutoff: A full-bucket indicator alerts you when the water container is full, and the automatic shutoff prevents overflow.
- Low-Temp Operation: Automatic defrost allows reliable operation in temperatures as low as 41 degrees F, so you can run it year-round in unheated basements.
- R-32 Refrigerant: Uses the eco-friendly R-32 refrigerant, which has a lower global warming potential than previous refrigerant formulas.
- Energy Star: Energy Star certified and ETL listed, meeting verified energy efficiency and electrical safety requirements.
- Compact Footprint: Measures 23.9 x 11 x 16.7 inches and weighs 43.6 pounds, fitting into closets and tight corners.
Gravity Drain or Bucket: Choosing Your Drainage Setup
This LG dehumidifier does not include an internal condensate pump, so continuous drainage relies on gravity. Simply set up the dehumidifier and connect the included hose in a downward slope to drain directly into a floor drain, utility sink, or similar downhill outlet. If a gravity-fed setup isn't practical in your space, the built-in 14.3 pint water container collects moisture until the full-bucket indicator lets you know it's time to empty it.
For basements with floor drains, gravity drainage is the preferred approach, keeping the dehumidifier running around the clock without interruption. Pairing gravity drainage with Wi-Fi connectivity lets you monitor humidity levels remotely while the hose handles water removal on its own.
Sylvane's Expert Take
If you're a homeowner managing humidity in a basement or across several rooms, the LG DT501BKRO 50 Pint Dehumidifier is a strong fit. Its high daily capacity and wide coverage mean it can handle larger residential spaces where smaller dehumidifiers fall short. When the included hose is directed down towards a floor drain, this dehumidifier can run unattended for days or weeks at a time, so you never have to interrupt your schedule to empty a bucket.
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Internal Condensate PumpNo
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Manufacturer-Suggested Room Size (sq. ft.)4500
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Number of Speeds3
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Pint Capacity (pints)50.0
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Sylvane's Suggested
Room Size (sq. ft.)1200 -
CertificationsETL
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ColorBlack
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ControlsElectronic
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Fan OperationRuns Continuously
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Filter TypeWashable
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Lowest Operating Temperature (degrees)38
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Maximum Noise Level (dB)48.5
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Number of Filters1
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Recommended ForLarge/Multi-Room, Residential, Basement
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Refrigerant TypeR-32
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Water Container Capacity (pints)14.3
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Power SupplyElectric
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Voltage (V)110-120
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Depth (in.)16.7
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Height (in.)23.9
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Weight (lbs.)43.6
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Width (in.)11.0
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Additional FeaturesEnergy Star, Automatic Defrost, Continuous Drain Capable, Humidistat, Full Bucket Indicator/Auto Shutoff, Low Temperature Operation (41 degrees F and Under), Drain Hose Included, Water Container, Wi-Fi Capable
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Manufacturer's Warranty1-Year Parts Limited Warranty
