Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The dehumidifier itself dries my basement quickly and circulates the air better than I would have expected. I'm pleased with the relative quietness of this unit given its drying capability. More info on the pump: The pump will not kick on until the water tank is full. When it does, it basically empties the tank through the drain hose and starts over. It's difficult to see from the product photos, but the pump system is *separate* from the gravity drain. The included pump hose is around 15 feet long. The tube is around 5/16" in diameter, so I was able to fit the tube through the wall with a coax cable style pass-through into a sump pit on the other side of the wall. If you plan on using the gravity drain or emptying the tank manually, you might consider the less expensive unit without a pump and save yourself ~$80. Pros: + Relatively quiet compared to other dehumidifiers I've used. Although the fan is audible, it's difficult to tell when the compressor is running. + The powerful fan circulates air well. I found the humidity was controlled to within a few percentage points even in the parts of my basement far from where the dehumidifier was located. + The pump was very easy to set up and a ~15' drain tube was included, no adapters needed. I was able to pump it up to a sink while the dehumidifier was on the ground without shortening the pump tube. Cons: - The power cord should be longer; it's inconveniently short compared to other models. - The water tank is relatively small, so plan on using the pump or drain hose if you don't want to empty the tank multiple times per day. - The pump hose connection uses a simple push-in connection, no threads or barbs. It seems to work fine without any leaks, but I would feel better with a stronger connection to the hose.