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GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (APYR50LC) vs Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (FFAP5034W1)

For a big, wet basement, get the GE APYR50LC. If you want a bigger bucket and to spend less, the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1 is close behind.

GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (APYR50LC)
Our pick

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.

Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (FFAP5034W1)

Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (FFAP5034W1)

A big-basement dehumidifier with huge capacity, strong airflow, a 2.1-gallon bucket and a built-in pump. The drain hose is sold separately.

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The short answer

Both are 50-pint basement dehumidifiers with a built-in pump and excellent capacity. The GE adjusts its fan to the humidity and comes with the drain hose; the Frigidaire has a bigger 2.1-gallon bucket and is a little quieter, but you buy the hose separately.

Get the GE APYR50LC if
  • β€”You have a big, very wet basement.
  • β€”You want the hose in the box.
  • β€”You want it to set its own fan speed.
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Get the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1 if
  • β€”You want a bigger bucket.
  • β€”You'd like to spend less.
  • β€”You want it a little quieter.
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Key differences

Drain hose for the pump
Included
GE APYR50LC
Sold separately
Frigidaire FFAP5034W1
Bucket
1.7 gallons
GE APYR50LC
2.1 gallons
Frigidaire FFAP5034W1
Noise
Loud even on low
GE APYR50LC
Fairly loud on high
Frigidaire FFAP5034W1
Fan control
Smart Dry sets it for you
GE APYR50LC
Three fan speeds
Frigidaire FFAP5034W1

Pros and cons

GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (APYR50LC)
  • +Excellent moisture removal
  • +Built-in pump, no emptying
  • +Energy efficient
  • βˆ’Loud enough to disturb sleep or TV, even on low.
  • βˆ’Makes small rooms hot and stuffy.
  • βˆ’No Wi-Fi or app.
Frigidaire 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Built-in Pump (FFAP5034W1)
  • +Huge capacity for big basements
  • +Big 2.1-gallon bucket
  • +Built-in pump
  • βˆ’Some owners' pumps didn't work or failed within months.
  • βˆ’Fairly loud at the highest fan speed.
  • βˆ’You need to buy the drain hose to use the pump.
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.

Updated 27 Oct 2026How we decide