70-pint dehumidifier with built-in pump - GE APEH70LW **NOT RECOMMENDED - read description **
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- I needed to replace the dehumidifier in my basement and I really like the features on Model APEH70LW from GE. I bought it at Sam's Club. #notsponsored
**UPDATE -- NOT RECOMMENDED**
I received tons of negative comments about GE dehumidifiers but mine was working fine all along. Then it recently died after just 18 months. That’s only 6 months beyond the 12-month warranty. For 22 years in this house, I always bought Kenmore dehumidifiers and they lasted around 6-8 years but sadly Sears is no longer in business. This was my first non-Kenmore dehumidifier and I am grossly disappointed with the 18-month service life.
DO NOT BUY GE DEHUMIDIFIERS.
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***NOT RECOMMENDED***
I received tons of negative comments about GE dehumidifiers but mine was working fine all along. Then it recently died after just 18 months. That’s only 6 months beyond the 12-month warranty. For 22 years in this house, I always bought Kenmore dehumidifiers and they lasted around 6-8 years but sadly Sears is no longer in business. This was my first non-Kenmore dehumidifier and I am grossly disappointed with the 18-month service life.
DO NOT BUY GE DEHUMIDIFIERS.
Too late. :-) Mine last just under 2 years. Not cool. Any suggestions for a new one?
HandyDadTV was there no option for extended warranty? Any appliance over $100 I get the extended warranty. Most warranties run x amount of years after the manufacturers warranty.
I never buy extended warranties. I can afford a new dehumidifier with all that money saved.
@@handydadtv In the video you said you did buy an extended warranty (6:05) ??
Turns out I DID buy an extended warranty on this dehumidifier. I generally don’t buy them but I’m glad I did this time! I placed a claim in early July and I’m awaiting a resolution.
Thanks for your review today. I bought the adel50lw model. I really hope it works. I would get sick after working out in my basement and didn't know why until I went through bottles of cold medicine and sinus medicine and realized it had to be my basement and then the weather warmed up and the musty smell got strong as ever. I'm going to have someone come out and check for mold to make sure. I just bought my home a year ago I really hope that it isnt any mold and if it is it's nothing major or costly. Anyway because of this review I went to Home Depot and purchased it for the same price. Unfortunately they played me on my discount of 20 bucks! 😡
I have had mine for almost 2 years. Coil rusted and leaked freon. I have it in the basement of my newly built house. It worked great when it was new but I’m not sure if I want to drop another $270 for it to last 2 years
Thank you for your review. I purchased one last year and it just failed. fortunately, I had 1 week left before the warranty was up. GE sent me a replacement coupon towards a new one. I tested the unit myself and I determined that all electrical components were working fine including the compressor. The unit had leaked all Freon and of course there is no way to recharge it.
Sorry to hear that but glad you got a replacement.
Thanks, man. I needed info on how to clean the air filter & I got it here.
Best DeHUM review on CZcams so far!
👍🏻😊💯
Hey sir, question for you....basically if I set it on auto I don’t really have to do anything to it, is that right? Sorry I Hope is not a stupid question haha
Would seem there's been a change in the quality. My mod. ADEW70LRL2 was purchased in 9/15. Hasn't given me the first problem and it's not because of my excellent care! I just cleaned the filter yesterday I think for the first time. I noted it uses 410a, perhaps they've changed to another freon?
Hi, thanks for the review. How many sf dose it cover? My basement is 1850 sf.
I recently bought the 22 pint version of this unit, no pump. So it has worked perfectly and I would recommend. Will have to see how long it lasts.
Good luck 👍🏻
Mine broke in 18 months, too. No rust. You are right about getting an extended warranty since their warranty is only 1 year. Honeywell provides 5 year parts warranty, so it's useless to an extended warranty for it.
It's such a shame that these things go right into a landfill.
I have the same issues as everyone else. The drain hose does not work - it goes directly to the bucket. Ugh. I am taking returning it for sure!
Great video; very very helpful...
I believe the pump does not pump out the bucket , it only pumps like a 1/2 cup of water at a time that is is monitoring in a little bowl with a float switch. I have a hisense and it's terrible.
ya ...you use gravity feed. pumps die pretty quick for pump evacuation.
Good straightforward review. Thx
Thanks
will be nice to describe timer and delay functions
Great review. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the great videos.
Thanks for watching!
I must be really lucky mine has been working DAILY in the humid south since the spring of 2018, so three years. Perhaps if they are not used during the winter like up north maybe the seals dry out and the coolant leaks? But down here daily use three years of daily and running great. Did you know when you run a defroster in your car it runs the air conditioner just so that the compressor is turned on year-round to prevent leaks and maintenance issues. Perhaps this machine should be run at least twice a month?
Good question. Not sure.
Thank you for the video. Excellent.
Thanks but don’t buy this. Read the description.
Mine died just short of 2 years. It is low on refrigerant so I will be adding some to see if I can get it working again.
Let me know if that fixes it.
How much is that cos i'm not living in USA , I'm in Egypt , thanks 4 info. About
So....knowing NOW what we do what is the best long lasting dehumidifier? I have a wet basement with fieldstone walls. Very moist all the time.
I can’t say what is best, but don’t buy GE.
I have had mine for 7 years works perefectly
Consider yourself lucky 🍀
I am considering purchasing one for our 1000 sq ft apt. Will this be a good option to control humidity and not have to run the a/c as often? What are your thoughts?
Nope, that would be counter-productive. Dehumidifiers generate heat so you’d actually run the A/C more often, not less.
I had a GE unit and it lasted 14 yrs. Now looking for another unit. Mine also, once it reach level I set, would turn off. Does this unit?
Yes, if you don’t connect a drain hose, it shuts off when the internal tank fills up.
For demonstration sake, having the hose drain into a 5 gallon bucket so your audience could see how much water was pulled out in those 2hrs. Otherwise, great video.
How's this unit working so far ? Im hunting/searching/shopping for one and there are so many mixed reviews on every single one out there.
Works great. No
Complaints.
I priced a commercial grade dehumidifier last month that my contractors price was well north of 2000.00 and it still only had a 3 year warranty. I'm saying a 1 year warranty on 199.00 is reasonable. If it lasts 2 years that's less than 40 cents per day. You can't buy coffee that cheap , and it has NO warranty.
Awesome point! 👍🏻💯
Please post how the warranty replacement worked out for you.
I got a refund from the extended warranty and never replaced it. I sold the house and moved.
What’s the best humidity temperature settings?? My buck fills up fast
I do 50%
Did it just sit there running using electricity but not producing water any more?
It stops running even though I set it to run continuously. The fan goes on for a while, but I never hear the compressor kick on.
A year and a half for 200 dollars...wow...thanks for doing this...
do you know the size of the drainage hose for this model, and where you might get it? can't seem to find the specs on GE site. Thanks.
I don’t. Sorry.
My Whirlpool 70 pint from CostCo started icing up after less than 2 months use in our super clean basement. That signifies that it had a refrigerant leak. Returned to CostCo! Not buying another after hearing all of the horror stories and lack of a reasonable longevity, regardless of brand!
So what is the alternative if you need to control humidity?
I have lived here for over 40 years and went thru many dehumidifiers. none seem to last to long. this one I have now is a frigidaire with pump, bought 2years 4 months ago. I got the 4 year extended warranty bc I know they will not last. Currently I am on my 3rd dehumidifier and the pump has just went bad on this one. I will say one thing frigidaire keeps replacing them w/o to much trouble.
It’s a shame they aren’t made better to last longer, like refrigerators.
@@handydadtv I take back about frigidiaire replacing them. They have blacklisted me and won't take my call for replacement. So much for their warranty. They definitely do have have a problem with their pumps, poor engineering
I have a question. Am I supposed to run this dehumidifier constantly? Every day? My basement didn't flood but I had water seep in at the bottom of the floor and the water came out about 10 inch from the wall. I'm not sure whether to constantly run it or run it until there's no more water coming into the bucket.
You leave it on all the time but, like your furnace, it only runs when it’s needed. You set the desired humidity level. Worst case, yes, it would run continuously.
@@handydadtv Ok thanks😊. Right now its on NS (non-stop) because it smelled so bad. Its getting better now. Maybe i will set the humidity in a day or so. The carpet is still damp in one area.
@@handydadtv Thanks for your precious time. You're really helping a poor lil young lady out 😄
Let it run for a couple weeks, then set it to 50%. It may still run continuously. Depends on the source of moisture.
@@handydadtv got it.
Thanks bud! I’m buying this one with the warranty! Liked and subscribed 👍🏻😊
Just found out they no longer make this model anymore 😔
So I saw you put the drain hose on but what does it drain into. It has a drain pump ?
I use the gravity drain because I have a sump hole where the water absorbs into the ground. It also has a built in pump that can drain upwards, such as into a sink or out a basement window. If neither of those options work for you, it has a tank that can be regularly emptied.
Yeah! Right!
Thanks for the video 🙏 blessings -|-
If you were going to use the gravity drain you should of brought the same model without the built in pump. Also all major dehumidifiers on the market (LG, Friedrich, Frigidaire, Delonghi) have one year warranties
Thanks. This was the only one at Sam’s Club. I didn’t shop around.
Hi.. good video. Maybe it’s just pure luck but I’ve been using this model for about 3 1/2 years now with no issues. I don’t doubt that other people have had problems but maybe there was a bad batch or something 🤷♂️🤔
The date of manufacture on the back of mine is 4/18- not sure if that matters though
Consider yourself lucky
I have this exact same model its 14 months ago and its broke. It powers on, runs for anywhere between 1 minute - 20 minutes, and then it just stops. Stays powered on, not a drop of water collected though... stay away.
Thanks for the feedback.
Just got one today for bedroom from Home Depot. I feel like it’s throwing out heat ? Is that normal ?
Yes. Dehumidifiers generate heat.
@@handydadtv thanks for the reply !
I wish yours had a pump. Mine does and I can't figure out how to install it.
The directions enclosed didn't really cover how to install.
Mine has a pump but I didn’t need to use it.
It's cuz you Stoopid
I've had mine running constantly for 3yrs. (With the pump hose).. no problems! Knock-on-wood. You do have to CLEAN IT REGULARLY!!..otherwise you get that stanky mildew smell
Glad it’s working out for you
Also in the manual it states to have it at least 18 inches away from any obstruction. And you had yours in a corner where it was just a few inches away from one side and back of it. That could be why it when bad. I just got mine and I did buy the 2 year warranty so only time will tell.
Dehumidifier is the answer for water issues
ge dehumidifier pump leaking not able to throw water through pipe
So, does it pump all the water out or just some? ?
I do not recommend GE dehumidifiers. If you buy one, be sure to get an extended warranty because they don’t last long.
I never used the pump but it has a float in the tank to turn on the pump when it gets to a high level. Then it turns off when it gets down to a low level. I doubt it would remove all the water but it wouldn’t matter.
Timely video for me. I've had a couple only last a year or two. Not sure if they were duds or they're making them cheap.
Well, this unit certainly FEELS solid. Let’s hope that’s an indication of quality. Fingers crossed.
My GE dehumidifier never pumped properly, even when it goes down rather than up.....
That’s a shame
I just bought the 30 pint version. Did you see a huge jump in your electric bill? I'm aware yours is more powerful
I’ve always had a dehumidifier so didn’t see any difference in electricity.
Jon B. It’s basically like running another refrigerator that seldom turns off so you will see a pretty good jump in your electric bill.
I have the same one and it died as well :/ Does any one have any recommendations on an alternate? I don't mind spending the $ if it's not going to be a POS that dies in less than 2 years.
Can you set it and forget it? Or do I need to hire elves to drain it every few hours? Especially when I'm on vacation for two weeks and don't want to come back with a moldy bedroom.
Depends on how you hook it up. It can automatically drain down into a floor drain, or pump up into a sink. If these options don’t work for you, the holding tank will need to be emptied periodically.
6:20 GE only has a 1yr warranty on this item bc they want to sell the extended warranty, and,or, theyre purposely not building the dehumidifiers to last.
They’re crap. Mine died after the stock warranty but thankfully I had an extended warranty. What a waste. They all end up in landfills in no time.
Man i paid $270 dollars in Fairbanks, Home Depot
They need a love it button, lol
Thanks 😊
still happy after 3 years ? please let me know as I need one
No! Read the description.
How in the fu*k do you hook up pump hose/tube!
Mine ran for two days and then stopped working. I had to replace it already
You’re lucky it was still under warranty.
@@handydadtv I took it back to the Home Depot, gave the customer service lady my receipt and the unit, she hands me back the receipt and tells me to go get a new one and just walk out with it, and if anyone’s stops me hand them the original receipt. So I did it, and someone stopped me, and I told them the story. What a weird experience
Dehumidifiers contain electrical components that can go bad, in addition to internal wiring that can short or come loose from connection terminals . Models made within the past decade or so might contain electronic control boards that can burn out and stop working.
A dehumidifier is essentially a scaled down refrigerator but they don’t last nearly as long.
Just came across this video while I was trying to figure out why the same unit I have is no longer collecting water. Despite me cleaning the filter and doing all the maintenance as suggested in the owner's manual. I'm disappointed in GE. I paid almost $300 for this thing and it barely lasted 3 years. This country no longer builds quality products. It's all about profits, so cheap manufacturing overseas with cheap labor.
Sad but true
Lol mine just died after a little under 2 years. Keeps shutting off. Came online and all in seeing is dead after 1.5-2 years. Time to research a replacement that works better
Same as me. Instead, I sold the house and moved to one without a basement.
I have one. It lasted 2 summers and now does not work.
Same with me. It lasts a little longer than the warranty period.
That shirt lies. You're handsome also.
I dont recommend any w/ pump. Ours is a Hisense from lowes. I wanted to see how the continuous drain works bc I'm sure they all work the same. Thanks.
Gravity flow is best, but if that’s not an option, a pump is a must.
So does this item have an actual pump
Yes. But I don’t recommend GE dehumidifiers. I got tons of negative comments about the brand, then mine died a few months out of warranty.
@@handydadtv any luck w any other brand im tryna get one for my parents but it's a pain in the a the false advertising w pumps on majority and defrost issues etc
Great video and you showed and informed well through out you get two 👍👍and a like
Thanks!
Purchased at Home Depot with extended warranty so I good for 5 years.
Smart man.
Happened upon this video. GE Humidifier drain pump stopped working in 2 weeks. Will be a big hassle to send away then wait, and get it back and still might not work. Would have loved to know how to fix it myself. Did find that there is a gravity feed discharge, so I suppose I will go to the hardware store and buy a condensation pump like air conditioners use and deal with it that way. GE only warrants their stuff for a year, because they know they're not the reliable company they once were and does not want to stand behind the crap they sell. They just want your money, they don't care about you or the products.
It’s really sad that appliances are engineered for a limited lifespan. Then they end up in a landfill.
My same Kenmore broke
The new ones do look nice but it will likely lose its refrigerant within a few years.
Why?
The new high pressure refrigerant and thin metals do not work well together.
I have model APEL70LWQ1(70pint) which died exactly after 2 years and 10 days. GE wont repair or service any of its dehumidifier once it is over 2 years hence $280 goes down the drain. No one these days repair dehumidifier. GE took down my review for the product to safeguard them from Recall. Almost everyone with this model complained this dehumidifier giving up exactly soon after 2 years. Beware of GE products. It does not manufacture quality products as it used to. None.
Mine came with a 1-year warranty. It died after 18 months.
Where the heck is the damned "drain cover on the back of the unit"?
Mine is draining into the tank despite my having connected a gravity-draining garden hose to the side connector.
The instructions are very unclear about this. Thanks.
MINE LASTED 2 YEARS
That's 30% longer than mine. I guess you're lucky.
fEW cAVETS, i NOTICED IN YOUR REVIEW THAT YOU ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE clearances THAT ARE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL TO ALLOW FOR ARI FLOW IF THIS IS NOT FOLLOWED YOU WILL SURELY BLOW OUT THE COMPRESSOR BECAUSE LITERALLY THE UNIT CANNOT BREATH AND HENCE A BLOWN COMPRESSOR, AS ALWAYS REA FHT OWNERS MANUAL DONT JUST SIMNPL TAK IT OUT THE BOX AND PLUG AND PLAY
Read other reviews about the GE 70; two lasted about two seasons. GE junk.
Not mine. Still working great.
There are millions of people who will spend 500 dollars or more for a pair of shoes that end up at Goodwill or even in the landfill within a year. 2 seasons for less than 500 bucks is not a rip-off. Especially considering it should be running 24-7-365...if you have a need for a dehumidifier in most cases it is constant. There are periods during the year of peak demand , but there is almost always some demand. Areas with high humidity almost always have high humidity.
Not defending GE. Just saying where we set the bar for quality is probably skewed. And 2 or 300 dollars really isn't that much these days.
that is too tight... at least 20cm from all site to avoid fire
I have a GE ADEL70LRL2 I purchased in Jan. 2016 It stopped working 1 year later. Do not buy a GE Humidifier. They are JUNK. I am guessing it leaked Freon, and there is not valve to re-charge the system. I tore it down to find a way to recharge it, the condenser looked brand new(no dirt), the fan was working, the filter was clean. But the Freon tank was red hot.
Sorry to hear. Mine is working fine.
Kinda loud mate...
The people who make these really have us fooled. There only 2 maybe 3 companies who make all the different brands. So if you say I won’t buy that brand again, and buy another brand the same company could still be getting your money. You can’t win.
And they all end up in a landfill. It’s sad.
Ge shouldn't be in business for Basements.
Mine died after 1 season. Piece of crap.
Thankfully I bought an extended warranty so I got some money back.
HandyDadTV keeping the video up as-is is somewhat dishonest then, don’t you think? I haven’t found a single review anywhere on the web of this thing lasting more than 2 years. I’ve absolutely had it with anything American-made, especially GE.
Get Real HandyDad.....what do you want for $200.00 duh this is junk level in the dehumidifier price ranges.
Piece of Junk-Rip off there should be a recall on these worked 17 months before no longer draws out moisture-likely lack of Freon.
Yeah mine stopped working right out of warranty.
These are junk... only lasts 2 years....coolant leaks out.. it uses r410 coolant so recharging coolant costs more than a new unit.
I agree. Mine died right after the warranty expired.
Ours died after 1 summer of use. GARBAGE.
Sorry
Junk
It worked great until the warranty expired.