LG PuriCare 50-Pint DT501BWR0
#5 in LargeFull review
A smart 50-pint dehumidifier from a major appliance brand, for large rooms and basements with a floor drain.
Amazon $260.99$260.99
3.4/5
An efficient 50-pint dehumidifier for basements and large rooms whose oversized bucket suits places without a floor drain. A pump version is sold separately.
- 49.7 pints/dayCapacity
- 2 L/kWhEfficiency
- Drain hoseDrainage
- 1 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$241.59
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Removes nearly 50 pints a day under the current DOE test while staying efficient
- Its 4-gallon bucket goes much longer between emptyings than most 50-pint units
- App and voice control, auto restart and auto defrost
- Compact cube shape nests down for storage
Cons
- No pump in this version, so continuous draining needs a floor drain
- One-year warranty
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | MAD50S1QWT-A |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Capacity (2019 DOE) | 49.7 pints/day |
| Efficiency (IEF) | 2 L/kWh |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| Energy use | 515 kWh/year |
| Coverage (maker) | 4,500 sq ft |
| Lowest operating temperature | 41 °F |
| Drainage and controls | |
| Bucket | 33.6 pints |
| Built-in pump | No |
| Drain hose outlet | Yes |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes |
| Auto restart after power cut | Yes |
| Auto defrost | Yes |
| Build | |
| Type | Portable |
| Refrigerant | R-32 (HFC-32) |
| Dimensions | 15.0 x 14.8 x 14.5 in |
| Weight | 41.5 lb |
| Wheels | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 years |
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