- Is 50 pints enough for a basement?
- Yes for most basements. It is rated for spaces up to about 4,500 square feet, and 50 pints is the standard size for damp basements and crawl spaces.
- Does it have a pump for continuous drainage?
- No. It drains continuously only by gravity through a hose, so the outlet must sit below the unit. Otherwise you empty the 1.6-gallon tank.
- How loud is it?
- It uses a compressor, so expect noticeable fan and compressor noise. It is fine in a basement but not ideal next to a bedroom or TV.
- How often do I need to empty the tank?
- In very humid air the 1.6-gallon tank can fill within a day. It shuts off automatically when full.
- Can it run in cold rooms?
- Compressor dehumidifiers lose efficiency as temperatures drop toward the 60s Fahrenheit and can frost up below that. For cold spaces, a desiccant unit is the better choice.
- What is in the box?
- The dehumidifier, a removable tank and a manual. A drain hose is usually not included, so buy one if you plan gravity drainage.
- Where is the Black & Decker 50-Pint Portable Dehumidifier cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $271.59, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Black & Decker 50-Pint Portable Dehumidifier?
- 8 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Kohl's, Office Depot, Staples, Best Buy.