The Whirlpool 50-Pint WHHD501PAW with Pump rates 3.4 among large dehumidifiers; the Santa Fe Ultra70 rates 2.4 among whole-home ones. The Whirlpool 50-Pint WHHD501PAW with Pump costs $1,570.53 less ($329.99 vs $1,900.52).
A plain, efficient 50-pint basement unit with a pump, for buyers who want a known appliance brand. Check the warranty with the seller, as Whirlpool does not publish it on the listing.
Amazon $329.99For condos, small homes and tight mechanical closets that need a ducted unit; bigger homes get more for the money from larger units.
Amazon $1,900.52Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
These two sit in different size classes (large and whole-home), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Whirlpool 50-Pint WHHD501PAW with Pump | Santa Fe Ultra70 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 31 $6.60 per pint/day | 13 $36.23 per pint/day |
| Efficiency 25% | 51 2 L/kWh | 16 2 L/kWh |
| Quiet 15% | 79 45 dB (maker rating) | 5 55.3 dB (maker rating) |
| Drainage 15% | 100 built-in pump drains up to a sink or window | 50 drains downhill through a hose |
| Warranty 10% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 100 5-year warranty |
| Smart 5% | 0 no app control | 0 no app control |
| Whirlpool 50-Pint WHHD501PAW with Pump | Santa Fe Ultra70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Capacity (2019 DOE) | 50 pints/day | 52.5 pints/day |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 2 L/kWh | 2 L/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | No |
| Energy use | 530 kWh/year | - |
| Coverage (maker) | - | 1,800 sq ft |
| Lowest operating temperature | - | 49 °F |
| Noise | 45 dB | 55.3 dB |
| Drainage and controls | ||
| Built-in pump | Yes | No |
| Drain hose outlet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | No | No |
| Auto defrost | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Type | Portable | Whole-home |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | R-454B |
| Dimensions | 24.1 x 11.4 x 15.4 in | 12 x 12 x 28 in |
| Weight | 42 lb | 55 lb |
| Wheels | Yes | No |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Sealed-system warranty | - | 6 years |
