GE 35-Pint Dehumidifier with Smart Dry (ADHL35LA) vs Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier (FFAD5033W1)
For a basement, get the Frigidaire FFAD5033W1. For a medium room where space is tight, the GE ADHL35LA.
GE 35-Pint Dehumidifier with Smart Dry (ADHL35LA)
A compact, energy-efficient 35-pint dehumidifier for medium rooms, with Smart Dry that sets the fan for you. The bucket is hard to pull out.
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.
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The Frigidaire is a 50-pint model with much more capacity and a bigger bucket for large, open basements. The GE is a smaller 35-pint model for medium rooms, with Smart Dry, but its small bucket is hard to remove.
- —It's for a basement or a big room.
- —You want to empty it less often.
What verified owners report
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Owners love how it dries out a damp basement and how easy it is to set up. The top complaint, from happy and unhappy owners alike, is a bucket that's hard to pull out, followed by noise and not reaching the humidity set.
- ✓Dries out the basement
- ✓Easy to set up and use
- ✓Compact
- −Bucket hard to remove
- −Noisy
Owners love how it dries out a basement, how quietly it runs and how easy it is to set up. The main complaint is units that didn't work out of the box.
- ✓Dries out the basement or room
- ✓Quiet
- ✓Easy to set up
- −Didn't work out of the box
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Smart Dry adjusts the fan for you
- +Energy-efficient
- +Compact for 35 pints
- −Many found the bucket hard to remove and put back.
- −Some found it noisy.
- −Some said it never got down to the humidity they set.
- +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.
- Is the GE ADHL35LA worth it?
- Is the Frigidaire FFAD5033W1 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Reviewed, RTINGS, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the GE ADHL35LA: 424 verified buyer ratings at Home Depot (US), read October 2026.
Owner reports for the Frigidaire FFAD5033W1: 174 verified buyer ratings at Home Depot (US), read October 2026.