Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 Review: The Current Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier
Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 review: certified at 49.71 pints a day and 2.01 L/kWh, with Wi-Fi and a washable filter. What replaced the FFAD5033W1, and how it compares.
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Specs at a glance
- DOE capacity
- 49.71 pints/day (ENERGY STAR)
- Efficiency
- 2.01 L/kWh (ENERGY STAR)
- Annual energy
- 521 kWh (ENERGY STAR estimate)
- Certified
- August 6, 2025 (ENERGY STAR)
- Controls
- Custom humidity control; Wi-Fi
- Filter
- Washable (per the Amazon listing)
- Size and weight
- 24.25 in tall; 44.53 lb (per the Amazon listing)
- Warranty
- 1-year limited (per the Amazon listing)
- Replaces
- Older Frigidaire 50-pint models such as the FFAD5033W1
The Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 is Frigidaire's current 50-pint-class dehumidifier with Wi-Fi. ENERGY STAR certifies it at 49.71 pints a day under the current DOE test and 2.01 liters per kWh, with an estimated 521 kWh a year, about $89.61 at the 2025 US average electricity price. It replaces older Frigidaire 50-pint models such as the FFAD5033W1, which Frigidaire's site lists as discontinued and which is not in ENERGY STAR's current certified list.
On the certified numbers it is a match for our top pick, the Midea Cube 50. The Cube has a larger bucket and smaller footprint; the Frigidaire is a familiar tall tower on casters. Neither has a pump.
What happened to the FFAD5033W1
The FFAD5033W1 was a popular Frigidaire 50-pint model. Frigidaire's site now lists it as discontinued, and it does not appear in ENERGY STAR's current certified list, which applies Version 6.0 criteria effective October 1, 2025. If you own one, it still works; if you are buying, the FHDD5034Y1 is Frigidaire's current unit in the same size class. ENERGY STAR lists the FHDD5034Y1 as certified on August 6, 2025.
Capacity and what 50 pints means now
Since June 2019, DOE tests portable dehumidifiers at 65°F instead of 80°F, which ENERGY STAR says better reflects a basement and produces lower capacity figures. A 49.71-pint rating today is a large unit: ENERGY STAR's rough guide puts an old 90-pint rating at about 55 new pints. ENERGY STAR's sizing guide suggests 30 to 50 pints for a wet space under 2,000 square feet and 40-plus for a very damp space over 2,000, so this size suits most basements.
Efficiency and running cost
| Model | DOE pints/day | IEF (L/kWh) | kWh/year | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 | 49.71 | 2.01 | 521 | $89.61 |
| Midea Cube 50 | 49.67 | 2.01 | 515 | $88.58 |
| Midea 50-pint with pump | 49.74 | 2.01 | 525 | $90.30 |
| Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 (35-pint) | 35.85 | 2.01 | 379 | $65.19 |
Its 2.01 L/kWh is ENERGY STAR's minimum for the 25.01-to-50-pint class, the same as the Midea pair. It does not carry the Most Efficient flag. If your space is only moderately damp, Frigidaire's 35-pint FHDD3534Y1 has the same efficiency at lower annual energy.
Features
Frigidaire's listing describes custom humidity control, a washable filter that captures dust and keeps the unit working efficiently, and Wi-Fi. ENERGY STAR advises setting the humidistat to keep humidity at 30 to 50% and keeping units without top discharge away from walls and furniture. The listing gives a height of 24.25 inches and a weight of 44.53 pounds, so the casters matter.
Drainage
The FHDD5034Y1 drains to its bucket or through a hose for continuous drainage; it has no pump, so the hose must run downhill to a floor drain or sump. If your only drain is a laundry sink, a pump model saves carrying buckets. See the best dehumidifiers for the Midea pump pick.
Maintenance
Wash the filter as the manual directs; ENERGY STAR notes that dust can clog coils and grills. EPA advises draining and cleaning dehumidifier collection trays frequently so they do not grow microorganisms. Empty and dry the bucket before storing the unit.
Who should buy the Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1
- Buy it for a very damp or wet basement with a floor drain, if you prefer Frigidaire or find it at a better price than the Midea Cube.
- Skip it if the drain is above the unit; get a pump model.
- Skip it if floor space is tight; the Cube is shorter and has a larger bucket.
- Consider the 35-pint FHDD3534Y1 for a moderately damp space. See the sizing calculator.
For efficiency-first picks, see energy-efficient dehumidifiers.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 discontinued?
Frigidaire's site lists it as discontinued, and it is not in ENERGY STAR's current certified list. The FHDD5034Y1 is Frigidaire's current 50-pint-class unit with Wi-Fi.
How many pints does the Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 remove?
ENERGY STAR certifies it at 49.71 pints a day under DOE's current 65°F test.
Is the Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 ENERGY STAR certified?
Yes. ENERGY STAR lists it at 2.01 L/kWh, certified on August 6, 2025, with an estimated 521 kWh a year.
Does the Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 have a pump?
No. It drains to a bucket or through a gravity hose, so the drain must be lower than the unit.
Frigidaire or Midea Cube 50?
Their certified capacity and efficiency are nearly identical. The Cube has a larger bucket and a shorter, nesting body; choose the Frigidaire on price or brand preference.
How much does the Frigidaire 50-pint cost to run?
ENERGY STAR estimates 521 kWh a year, about $90 at the 2025 US average of 17.2 cents per kWh.
Sources
- ENERGY STAR Certified Dehumidifiers (data set), ENERGY STAR (US EPA)
- Dehumidifiers, ENERGY STAR (US EPA)
- Dehumidifier Testing and Capacity, ENERGY STAR (US EPA)
- ENERGY STAR Dehumidifier Key Efficiency Criteria, ENERGY STAR (US EPA)
- Protect Against Exposures to Formaldehyde, US Environmental Protection Agency
- Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.3: Average Price of Electricity to Ultimate Customers, US Energy Information Administration
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