Frigidaire 50 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier with 2 Fan Speeds - White

Frigidaire 50 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier with 2 Fan Speeds - White

By Frigidaire · Dehumidifiers · Home & Workspace

  • 50 pints/day, up to 4,500 sq ft
  • Built-in pump + 1.9 gal bucket, continuous drain
  • Wi-Fi: Frigidaire app, Alexa, Google Home
  • Energy Star, washable filter

Lowest price seen
$278.00
from $278.00 at Abt · Checked Oct 10, 2026

Prices are snapshots. Check the current price with the store.

Summary

A 50-pint-per-day, ENERGY STAR dehumidifier with a built-in condensate pump, Wi-Fi and a 1.9-gallon bucket, made for basements and other damp rooms. It is one of the few 50-pint models with an exact-model independent test, but Frigidaire’s published electrical specs disagree, so treat the wattage as approximate.

Strengths

  • Consumer Reports tested the exact model and rates it “very good overall”.
  • The built-in pump pushes condensate upward, so the unit does not need a floor drain below it.
  • Frigidaire app control plus Alexa and Google Home are included.
  • A washable rear filter and a clean reminder keep upkeep cheap.
  • ENERGY STAR certified with R-32, a lower-GWP refrigerant than the older R-410A generation.
  • Continuous drain works without a separate kit.

Weaknesses

  • Frigidaire has published at least three different electrical figures for the same model - 470 W, 593 W and 620 W - and they do not reconcile.
  • Exact-model owner discussion is thin; most feedback is pooled at the Frigidaire 50-pint family level.
  • Frigidaire publishes no pump lift or maximum hose-run figure, though one retailer claims up to 16.4 ft.
  • The manual asks for an hour upright at room temperature before first use, and filter cleaning every two weeks.
  • Consumer Reports lists frost control as absent, so expect no defrost heater even though the low-temperature floor is 41°F.

Verified specifications

ModelFHDP5033Y1 with built-in pump and Wi-Fi; the no-pump sibling is FHDD5033Y1.
Dehumidification50 pints/day, ENERGY STAR-certified at 49.95 pints/day.
Bucket capacity1.9 gallons; Consumer Reports lists about 13 pints of usable capacity.
Fan speedstwo, at 197 CFM low and 218 CFM high.
Noise49 dBA low, 51.5 dBA high.
Motor1090 RPM low, 1190 RPM high.
RefrigerantR-32.
Integrated Energy Factor2.01 L/kWh.
Humidity range35–85% RH.
Low-temperature operationdown to 41°F.
Electrical115 V, 8.8 A, 470 W on the 02/26 spec sheet; independent analysis puts the real running draw at about 490 W.
Wi-FiFrigidaire app, works with Alexa and Google Home.
Continuous drainyes; the pump discharges upward into a sink or out a window.
Filterwashable, rear access, with a filter-check indicator.
Timer24-hour on/off, auto restart, and auto shut-off when the bucket is full.
CertificationsUL and cUL listed; ENERGY STAR certified.
Dimensions19.1 × 18.9 × 9.9 in; 41.89 lb; 72 in cord (manufacturer). Consumer Reports measured 20 in high, 18.8 in wide, 9.5 in deep and 43 lb empty.
Warrantyone year parts, one year labor.
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Independent testing and efficiency

Consumer Reports tested the exact FHDP5033Y1 and rates it “very good overall”, listing a 13-pint tank, a built-in pump, an included drain hose, a filter-clean alert and auto-restart, with the tank filling in about 7 hours. The per-criterion scores sit behind its paywall. Independent analysis from the Dry Index, which states it did not physically test the unit, computed a running draw of about 490 W from the ENERGY STAR certification of 49.95 pints/day at an IEF of 2.01; the certified 50-pint class spans 443–490 W, so this model is median on efficiency rather than a leader.

Running costs

The Dry Index puts electricity use at about $1.07 a day at 12 hours a day, roughly $32.69 a month, using the US average of 18.34 cents per kWh. Consumer Reports estimates about $52 a month with the tank filling in roughly 7 hours. Reference prices at the time of check: Frigidaire’s own site listed $279 (from $329), AJ Madison listed $259, Abt $278, and Total Home Supply $319.

Pump, drain and upkeep

The pump is the reason to choose this over the no-pump FHDD5033Y1: it moves condensate upward, so the unit need not sit above a drain. Frigidaire publishes no lift or hose-run figure, though Total Home Supply claims up to 16.4 ft. Continuous-drain mode needs a garden hose you supply; with no hose attached, the drain cap must be screwed tight or it can leak. The manual lists fault codes EH60 and EH61 (sensor failure), EH00 (EEPROM error) and Eb (a pump or drain problem - check the hose for kinks or ice and clear the bucket pickup). Maintenance is simple: stand the unit upright for an hour at room temperature, clean the washable filter every two weeks, and empty the bucket or run it to a drain.

Which model this is

This page covers the Frigidaire 50-pint built-in-pump, Wi-Fi dehumidifier, model FHDP5033Y1, which succeeds the FHDP5033W1. The listed ASIN is B0FP2VXZ2B. Don’t confuse it with the no-pump FHDD5033Y1, which shares the 50-pint rating and the 2.01 IEF, or with the older FFAD5033W1 and FFAP5033W1 generation, which uses R-410A and three fan speeds.

Is it worth it?

Independent evidence supports this as a strong 50-pint pick: Consumer Reports’ exact-model rating, certified 49.95 pints/day at an IEF of 2.01, and a built-in pump that removes the gravity-drain constraint. At the observed $259–279 range from Frigidaire, Consumer Reports and AJ Madison, value is reasonable but not exceptional; the pump and the exact-model certification are what separate it from cheaper no-name units. If your drain sits below the unit and you don’t need the pump or Wi-Fi, the FHDD5033Y1 sibling shares the 50-pint rating and the 2.01 IEF.

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