Compare · Updated 27 Oct 2026
Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier (FFAD5033W1) vs GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (APYR50LC)
Get the Frigidaire FFAD5033W1. Unless you need to pump water away from a big, wet basement — then the GE APYR50LC.
Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier (FFAD5033W1)
A big-capacity 50-pint dehumidifier for basements and large rooms, with a 2.1-gallon bucket and excellent efficiency. No pump, and it runs warm.
GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (APYR50LC)
The strongest dehumidifier for big, wet basements: excellent capacity, a built-in pump and Smart Dry that sets its own fan speed. Loud and warm.
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The short answer
Both are 50-pint basement dehumidifiers. The Frigidaire costs much less and has a bigger bucket; the GE has more capacity and a built-in pump with hose, but it's loud even on low.
Get the Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 if
- —You'd like to spend less.
- —You can drain by gravity or empty the bucket.
Get the GE APYR50LC if
- —You need to pump water to a sink or far drain.
- —It's a big, very wet basement.
Key differences
Bucket
2.1 gallons
Frigidaire FFAD5033W1
1.7 gallons
GE APYR50LC
Built-in pump
No
Frigidaire FFAD5033W1
Yes
GE APYR50LC
Noise
Somewhat noisy
Frigidaire FFAD5033W1
Loud even on low
GE APYR50LC
Pros and cons
Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier (FFAD5033W1)
- +High capacity for big spaces
- +Big 2.1-gallon bucket
- +Very energy-efficient
- −Some units didn't work out of the box.
- −The full bucket is heavy and awkward to empty.
- −Gives off a fair amount of heat.
GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (APYR50LC)
- +Excellent moisture removal
- +Built-in pump, no emptying
- +Energy efficient
- −Loud enough to disturb sleep or TV, even on low.
- −Makes small rooms hot and stuffy.
- −No Wi-Fi or app.
- Is the Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 worth it?
- Is the GE APYR50LC worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
Updated 27 Oct 2026How we decide