Best Frigidaire Dehumidifier: Six Models in Three Sizes, Matched to Real Rooms

Six Frigidaire listings, three pint sizes, and two of those sizes appear twice. That is why choosing among them feels harder than it should. The 22 pint models and the 50 pint models each come in two versions, and the 35 pint comes in a plain and a Gallery version with a filter. Once you separate the features from the size, the choice usually takes a few minutes.

This page covers only the six models listed here. It does not describe brand history, warranty terms or reliability, because the titles do not provide them. Nobody on the team used or measured these units, so every performance and cost number is a labeled estimate.

The six listings in one table

Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier w/Wifi | Portable, Quiet, Energy Efficient, Humidity Absorber, Moisture Extractor, for Bedroom Living Room Garage Attic Crawl Space

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Frigidaire 35 Pint Dehumidifier for Home, Bedroom & Medium Rooms, White | Portable, Quiet Energy Efficient, Humidity Absorber, Moisture Extractor, for Bathroom Bedroom Living Room Garage Attic

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Frigidaire 22-Pint Portable Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi and Energy Star Certification for Small/Medium Rooms, Bedrooms & Bathrooms, Custom Humidity Control, Auto Shut Off, White

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Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Pump for Basement, White | Portable, Quiet, Energy Efficient, Humidity Absorber, Moisture Extractor, for Bathroom Bedroom

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Frigidaire Gallery 35 Pint Smart Dehumidifier with MERV 14 Air Filter

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Frigidaire 22 Pint Dehumidifier for Bedroom, Bathroom & Small Rooms, White | Quiet, Energy Efficient, Humidity Absorber, Moisture Extractor, for Bathroom Bedroom Living Room Garage Attic Crawl

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Price tiers are relative to the six. Three sit in Budget, one in Mid-range and two in Premium. Notice the 35 pint Gallery and the 50 pint with Wi-Fi share a tier, so the smart filter model costs about as much as a bigger unit.

Decoding the six titles

Four of the six titles share a string of descriptive words: portable, quiet, energy efficient, humidity absorber, moisture extractor. That language describes the family of products. It is not a feature list you can compare model to model. The words that actually separate the six are the ones in the first half of each title.

Wi-Fi appears on the 50 pint and the 22-pint. Smart appears on the Gallery 35. Pump appears only on the 50 pint for basement. Energy Star appears only on the Wi-Fi 22-pint, while the others say energy efficient. MERV 14 air filter appears only on the Gallery. No title gives a square-foot coverage figure, a tank volume or a decibel number, so those must come from the product pages.

One useful reading: the places named in each title tell you what the seller expects. The 22 pint models name bedrooms and bathrooms, the 35 pint names medium rooms, and the 50 pint models name the basement, garage, attic and crawl space. That pattern follows capacity, as it should.

Monthly running cost, with stated assumptions

None of the titles lists wattage, so this table uses typical draw for each pint class. It assumes 16 cents per kilowatt hour and 30 days. These are editorial estimates and will vary with humidity, thermostat setting and the real draw on the unit’s label.

The table shows why buying one size larger than needed is not free: the step from 22 to 50 pints costs roughly 15 dollars more per month in a humid season. It also shows that the Wi-Fi and filter features do not change the running cost much, so the price tier gap comes from other things.

Three households, three picks

Household one: a 900 square foot apartment with a musty bathroom and a bedroom closet. The need is humidity control in two small rooms, not volume. The 22 pint models are the sensible class. The 22-Pint Portable with Wi-Fi adds Energy Star and app scheduling; the plain 22 pint model costs less. For a renter who moves the unit between rooms, either works, and the cheaper one is the natural pick unless you want scheduling.

Household two: a finished basement of about 1,000 square feet with a laundry corner and a floor drain 25 feet away. This needs real capacity and a hose route. The 35 pint plain model works if the basement is only moderately damp. For a wet basement, the 50 pint models offer more headroom. Because a floor drain exists, a pump is unnecessary and the 50 pint with Wi-Fi is not needed unless you want the app.

Household three: an unfinished basement of 1,400 square feet where the only drain is a utility sink four feet above the floor. The pump decides it. The 50 pint with built-in pump is the clear candidate because the discharge must rise. The cost is mid-range, still below the two Premium models.

The six models, one by one

Frigidaire 22 Pint Dehumidifier for Bedroom, Bathroom and Small Rooms

The simplest and least expensive title in the group. It names a bedroom, bathroom and small rooms, and uses the shared string of quiet, energy efficient and moisture extractor descriptions. There is no Wi-Fi, no Energy Star and no pump in the title. That leaves you with a basic portable unit, which is a reasonable thing to want.

As an estimate, a 22 pint class model removes up to about 2.75 gallons of water a day at its rating point, enough to hold a bathroom and an adjoining bedroom below 55 percent in most conditions. The tank size is not in the title. A small tank fills in several hours when the room is very damp, so decide whether you can empty it daily.

The unknown that matters most in a bedroom is noise. The title says quiet, but offers no decibel figure. Read the listing for a sound level, and if you are a light sleeper, look for a fan-speed or sleep setting. A unit that is quiet by day can still bother someone at night.

Use a hygrometer to confirm the unit is doing its job. A reading between 40 and 55 percent is typical for comfort, and below 40 percent can dry skin and wood.

A 22 pint unit does its best work in a room with a closed footprint. In a 150 square foot bedroom or a 60 square foot bathroom, it can lower humidity within hours and hold it there with short compressor cycles. In an open 600 square foot living area, the same unit would run constantly and lose the fight in humid weather. If you can picture the room with the door closed, a small unit fits. If you cannot, step up a size.

Pros

• Lowest price tier of the six
• Named for bedrooms and bathrooms
• Smallest running cost class

Cons

• No Wi-Fi, Energy Star or pump in the title
• Small capacity for a damp basement
• Tank and noise figures not in the title

Who it’s for: someone with one small damp room who wants the cheapest sensible Frigidaire.

Frigidaire 22-Pint Portable Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi and Energy Star

Same capacity class as the plain 22 pint, with three additions in the title: Wi-Fi, Energy Star certification and custom humidity control with auto shut off. It targets small and medium rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms. The tier is still Budget, so the cost of the extras is modest.

Energy Star matters for two reasons. It suggests an efficiency level that was checked against a published standard, and some utilities offer rebates on certified models. The title does not tell you the efficiency figure, so look at the listing for liters per kilowatt hour or an equivalent line. Wi-Fi adds the ability to schedule a run before you get home, which can save a few hours of runtime a week.

A practical use: schedule the unit to run in the afternoon, when you are away, and pause overnight. That keeps the bedroom comfortable at bedtime and avoids compressor noise while you sleep. It only works if the app supports schedules, so check the listing for that feature.

Capacity is the limiting factor. If your room needs more than 22 pints a day, no feature will make up the difference.

A caution about connected appliances: remote features depend on your router, an app and the manufacturer keeping the service running. The unit should still hold a humidity target from its own controls if the network drops, but the title does not confirm that behavior. Check the listing for how the unit behaves offline, and for whether setup needs a phone number or account, so you know what you are agreeing to before the box arrives.

Pros

• Wi-Fi and Energy Star in the same title
• Custom humidity control and auto shut off
• Budget tier

Cons

• Same 22 pint ceiling as the cheaper model
• App and cloud dependence for remote features
• No pump or hose mentioned in the title

Who it’s for: a bedroom or bathroom user who wants app scheduling and an efficiency credential.

Frigidaire 35 Pint Dehumidifier for Home, Bedroom and Medium Rooms

The 35 pint plain model is the middle of the lineup. The title lists home use, bedroom and medium rooms, then a long list of places: bathroom, bedroom, living room, garage and attic. It is portable and described as quiet and energy efficient. It sits at the top of the Budget tier and does not claim Wi-Fi, a pump or Energy Star.

At 35 pints, the estimated draw is about 400 watts and the monthly cost about 15 dollars at 8 hours a day. That puts it a step above the 22 pint models in both capacity and cost. It suits a room of 400 to 800 square feet with ordinary dampness, such as a living room that smells of damp in July.

For a basement it is a sensible choice only if the basement is small or mildly damp. The title does not name a basement, which is a small signal that the seller sees it as a home-living unit. If the basement is large, step up to the 50 pint.

Place it away from walls and furniture, and let it run with doors open so the whole space is treated.

A quick way to decide between this and the Wi-Fi 22-pint is to count rooms. One closed bedroom or bathroom favors the 22. A living area, a finished basement corner or a garage workshop favors the 35. When two closed rooms both need help, the better answer is often two 22 pint units rather than one 35, since air will not travel through shut doors. The monthly cost of two small units is close to that of one mid-size unit.

Pros

• Middle capacity at a Budget tier price
• Flexible list of rooms in the title
• Portable and described as quiet

Cons

• No Wi-Fi, pump or Energy Star in the title
• No coverage figure stated
• Basement not named in the title

Who it’s for: a household with one medium-sized damp room that wants more than 22 pints without paying Premium.

Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Built-In Pump for Basement

This is the model for anyone whose drain is higher than the floor. The title lists a built-in pump, a basement, portable operation, quiet running and energy efficiency. Of the six, it is the only one naming a pump, and it sits in the Mid-range tier below both Premium models.

At 50 pints, the estimated draw is about 520 watts and the monthly cost about 25 dollars at 10 hours a day. A 50 pint class unit removes up to about 6 gallons a day at its rating point, so a tank alone would be a daily chore. The pump removes that chore: you route the discharge hose up and away, and the unit runs without attention.

Look at the specifications for pump lift height and hose length. A pump that lifts a few feet will not reach a window well at the top of a tall wall, and a short hose limits where you can place the unit. Measure the path before buying.

Also check that the pump has a safeguard against overflow. If the hose kinks, the unit should stop rather than flood the floor.

One more practical point: a pump adds a moving part and a place for sediment to collect. Basement condensate is usually clean, but dust and rust from old pipes can find their way into a reservoir over a season. Look at the listing for access to the pump area and for cleaning guidance. An annual look at the reservoir and the hose takes ten minutes and prevents the most common cause of pump trouble, a slow clog.

Pros

• Built-in pump named in the title
• Basement use stated, 50 pint capacity
• Mid-range tier, below the Premium models

Cons

• Lift height and hose length not in the title
• No Wi-Fi or Energy Star in the title
• No coverage figure stated

Who it’s for: a basement owner with no nearby floor drain who wants hands-off operation.

Frigidaire Gallery 35 Pint Smart Dehumidifier with MERV 14 Air Filter

The shortest title in the group, and the most distinctive. It lists Gallery, 35 pints, smart control and a MERV 14 air filter, and nothing else. The Gallery name is part of the title, but the title does not say what it implies about build or features beyond those listed.

The MERV 14 filter is the reason to look at this model. Filters on dehumidifiers mostly protect the coil, but a higher rating catches finer particles from the air that passes through the unit. It will not replace a whole-house filter, and since the unit moves a modest volume of air, its effect on room air quality is limited. It does mean less dust building up on the coil and fewer particles recirculated into the room. The filter will need cleaning or replacement; check the listing for how often and what the replacement costs.

Estimated draw is about 400 watts, similar to the plain 35 pint. The price tier is Premium, so you are paying for the smart control and the filter. If clean air is a goal, that can be reasonable. If it is not, the plain 35 pint gives the same stated pints for less.

It also helps to think about airflow. A dehumidifier pulls room air through a filter and across a cold coil, so a finer filter means slightly more resistance and potentially more fan noise or lower flow. The title offers no data on that, so look for a sound level on the listing. If you are choosing this model for a bedroom, the quiet claim matters more than the filter rating, and any decibel figure is worth reading carefully.

Pros

• MERV 14 filter named in the title
• Smart control for scheduling and monitoring
• 35 pints, a useful middle capacity

Cons

• Premium tier for the same pints as a cheaper model
• Filter upkeep adds a recurring cost
• Title gives no drain, tank or coverage details

Who it’s for: allergy-conscious households who want a filter and app control in a medium room.

Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi

The broadest location list in the group: bedroom, living room, garage, attic and crawl space, plus the shared descriptive words. It adds Wi-Fi and sits in the Premium tier, the most expensive of the six. There is no pump, Energy Star or square-foot figure in the title.

The estimated draw is about 520 watts and the monthly cost about 25 dollars. A 50 pint unit is more than most bedrooms need, and the title lists bedrooms anyway, which is a reminder that location lists are marketing, not sizing. Use it for a large space or a very damp one.

The Wi-Fi feature earns its keep in an attic or crawl space, where you will not check the display often. A phone reading of humidity and an alert when the tank is full can prevent a flood or a wasted week of idle time. If you choose it for a basement with a floor drain, read the listing to see whether it accepts a hose, since the title does not say.

Compared with the 50 pint with pump, you gain remote monitoring and lose the pump in the title, so the choice depends on where your drain is.

Think about how the unit will leave the room too. At 50 pints it is among the heavier portable models, and a full tank adds several pounds. In a second-floor attic, a unit that you cannot carry downstairs comfortably is a unit you will not empty, so a hose connection or a drain plan matters more here than anywhere else in the lineup. Check the weight on the listing before deciding on any location that requires stairs.

Pros

• Wi-Fi for hard-to-reach locations
• 50 pint capacity for large or wet spaces
• Very broad list of suggested rooms

Cons

• Highest price tier of the six
• No pump or Energy Star in the title
• Drain method not stated

Who it’s for: someone with a large or remote space who wants to monitor humidity from a phone.

Which features are worth paying for

Capacity first. The jump from 22 to 35 to 50 pints is the biggest performance step in the lineup. If you are between two sizes, choose the larger one for a basement and the smaller one for a bedroom.

A pump, if your drain is above the floor. It removes the daily chore of emptying a tank. If a floor drain is close, you do not need one.

Wi-Fi, if the unit is out of sight. In a living area, the display is enough. In an attic or second home, the app adds real value.

A filter, if dust is a concern. The MERV 14 filter on the Gallery is the only filter named. It is a bonus for people who already own a dehumidifier-worthy room and want less airborne dust.

The humidity target matters more than any feature. Most homes do well between 40 and 50 percent, and a target set too low wastes electricity. Our guide to the best setting for a dehumidifier explains how to choose the number and how to adjust it by season.

Placement and the one-unit limit

A dehumidifier treats the air it can reach. Put it in the open, a hand’s width from walls, and leave doors open if you want it to help adjoining rooms. A unit in a closed bedroom does nothing for the hallway. For a house with more than one floor, plan on separate units; our guide to the best place to put a dehumidifier in a 2 story house covers the layout, and the general placement guide covers the usual single-floor mistakes.

Keep the intake clear of curtains and bedding, and keep the unit on a hard, level surface. If it will stand on carpet, a tray or board underneath helps with airflow and catches a stray drip.

Where this lineup stops

The largest Frigidaire here is 50 pints, and no title states a coverage figure. If you have a wet crawl space, a flooded-basement cleanup or a very large open floor, you will want more capacity. Our guide to the best 50 pint dehumidifiers compares units in that class across brands, and larger commercial units are a different product category.

The six models also share an unknown that affects everyone: none of the titles tells you how well the unit performs in cool air. Compressor models lose capacity as temperature falls, so if your space is below the mid 60s Fahrenheit, expect less than the pint rating suggests. Check the operating range on the listing.

How we picked these

The Editorial team put this guide together from published specifications, manufacturer documentation and buyer reviews. Nobody on the team used or measured these units, so claims about quietness, tank size and durability stay with the listings.

All six supplied Frigidaire listings are covered, with no exclusions. Features are credited to a model only when its title names them: Wi-Fi, a pump, Energy Star and the MERV 14 filter each belong to specific models and are not assumed for the rest. The page avoids brand history, warranty terms and reliability talk because nothing in the titles supports it.

The watt and dollar figures are class-level estimates with assumptions printed beside them. Prices are grouped into tiers because the listings move around.

Checklist before you click buy

• Pick the pint size from the room, not the brand.
• Locate your drain and decide between a hose, a pump or a bucket.
• Decide if you will actually use Wi-Fi or a filter.
• Check noise, tank size and operating temperature range on the listing.
• Confirm Energy Star yourself if it matters to you; only one title names it.
• Buy a cheap hygrometer so you can tell whether the unit is working.

Frequently asked questions

Which Frigidaire dehumidifier is best for a basement?

Of the six listed models, the 50 pint with built-in pump is the only one whose title names a basement. A pump matters if your drain sits above the floor. If you can run a hose downhill, the 50 pint with Wi-Fi is a more flexible alternative, since its title lists garage, attic and crawl space. Neither title states a square-foot coverage figure, so size by pints and by how wet the space is.

Does Frigidaire Wi-Fi matter on a dehumidifier?

Two titles, the 50 pint and the 22-pint, mention Wi-Fi, and the Gallery 35 pint is described as smart. It lets you read humidity and change the target from a phone, which helps when the unit sits in an attic, garage or second home. It does not increase the water removed per day. If the display is in a room you walk through daily, you can skip the feature.

What does the MERV 14 filter on the Gallery 35 pint do?

The title says it includes a MERV 14 air filter, which is a rating associated with fine-particle filtration. In a dehumidifier it can catch fine particles from the air that passes through the unit. It does not replace whole-house filtration, and it needs periodic cleaning or replacement. Check the listing for the replacement filter and how often it should be changed.

How much does a Frigidaire dehumidifier cost to run?

As an estimate, a 22 pint unit draws about 270 watts, a 35 pint about 400 watts and a 50 pint about 520 watts. At 8 to 10 hours a day, 30 days a month and 16 cents per kilowatt hour, that is roughly 10, 15 and 25 dollars a month. Actual draw is on the listing or the unit label, and humid weather raises runtime.

Which Frigidaire models are Energy Star?

Only the 22-Pint Portable Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi names Energy Star certification in its title. The other titles say energy efficient, which is a descriptive phrase and not a certification. If Energy Star matters to you for rebates or running cost, confirm it on the listing for any model you consider, rather than assuming it from the brand name. The efficiency figure, usually given in liters of water per kilowatt hour, is the number to compare across models.