A conventional upright 50-pint dehumidifier with a pump and Wi-Fi at a low price, for basements without a floor drain.
Amazon $252.59
A smart 50-pint dehumidifier from a major appliance brand, for large rooms and basements with a floor drain.
- 49.8 pints/dayCapacity
- 2 L/kWhEfficiency
- Drain hoseDrainage
- 40 dBNoise
- 1 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- App control and alerts through LG ThinQ
- Efficient for a 50-pint unit
- Boost mode for a fast one-hour dry-out
- Drains continuously through a hose
- No pump, so continuous draining needs a floor drain
- One-year warranty
- LG publishes few specs
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | DT501BWR0 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Capacity (2019 DOE) | 49.8 pints/day |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 2 L/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Energy use | 524 kWh/year |
| Noise | 40 dB |
| Drainage and controls | |
| Bucket | 14.3 pints |
| Built-in pump | No |
| Drain hose outlet | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes |
| Auto defrost | Yes |
| Build | |
| Type | Portable |
| Refrigerant | R-32 (HFC-32) |
| Dimensions | 23.9 x 16.7 x 11.0 in |
| Weight | 43.4 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years |
Alternatives in this size
A full-size 50-pint dehumidifier with a built-in pump and Wi-Fi, for damp basements where there is no floor drain. Efficient for its size, though the warranty is short.
AJ Madison $259A 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.
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