Midea Cube 20 Pint Dehumidifier for Basement, 1,500 Sq. Ft, Energy star

I've had one of these for two years now in a 900sqft garden apartment, and it has been doing great and saving me a ridiculous amount of energy and money on AC. I love garden apartments, but in my city they will easily get to 70%RH or more in summer, and even 72F at those levels is uncomfortable, never mind the mold risk and other problems. Central AC isn't made to keep up with that and it's way too expensive to use it to try. This dehumidifier keeps the humidity in my whole apartment at 50-55%, and at those levels I can set my thermostat to 78 during the day and be perfectly comfortable all day long, and my AC almost never runs except when I turn it down to 73 at bedtime. It also has a nice big tank, so instead of emptying daily, I empty every few days before it gets much more than half full, and if I leave for a weekend I know it'll be fine. It's also very easy to clean, which is super important with humidity devices. Every time I empty the tank I put in two drops of dish soap in and wash the inside with a paper towel, and I don't rinse, I just leave the residual soap to kill flies and prevent growth. Every few times I rinse it out and add more soap. And the coarse air filters are easy too, just bang them outside, rinse them, give a hasty dry with the paper towel you're about to use on the tank and they're good to go. No fine air filters, but also no disposable filters to replace. It's not obnoxious even on high, but I have it right next to my dinner table so when I have company I turn it to low and it's easily ignored. This would not be an ideal unit if you know you're going to run a line to drain it, I'd get a more compact one without the huge tank for that. But if you plan to use the tank, it's a no-brainer, buy this dehumidifier. I have no complaints at all.

We needed a dehumidifier in our small, 500 square-foot basement. This Midea unit was top rated for small spaces by multiple reliable reviewers, like The Wirecutter. Set up of the unit and its associated smart phone app was easy, and it quickly reduced the humidity levels in our basement to a more comfortable level. The fan is quiet. Since we don't have a drain in our basement floor, we use the Midea bucket to collect the water, which means we have to lift the unit off of its bucket each time we want to draiin the bucket - a bit inconvenient, but by no means a show-stopper. (We use the water from the bucket to water our garden.)

I had really high hopes for this thing after seeing it highly recommended by Wirecutter. Their reviews have not steered me wrong in the past. However, the compressor completely died in less than a week. It was functioning quite slowly at first, taking a long time to get humidity down and not really capturing all that much water. After 3 days of intermittent use, the compressor gave up. Humidity was rising in our apartment as it was running. I realized it was blowing cool air and we could no longer hear the buzz of the compressor, so back to Amazon it goes. I was looking forward to the ability to monitor humidity control remotely without having to go look at the unit, but unfortunately the app is not very useful. The first troubles occurred with app linking, where for about an hour it was refusing to connect to my wifi network. Once it did, I realized this was much more a novelty than a helpful feature as the app is full of bugs (recognized as the wrong model and wouldn't display water level estimates, then once I manually changed it, it showed the estimates but still failed to update over time). There were several occassions during the few days which I was using this unit for where I launched the app and their servers appeared to be down. It would not connect to the device. Why even offer this if it's not going to work? It's a shame it's a shoddy piece of equipment. The design is quite clever. However I've switched to another brand's dehumidifier (and a "dumb" one at that with no app to avoid any extraneous tech issues), and within hours of plugging it in, it is FAR more efficient than this unit.

This is perfect for my small-ish apartment! I was having major issues with the humidity once summer hit, but I didn't want to give up more floor space than I had to. This dehumidifier has a relatively small footprint, but I don't have to empty it every day; when I do have to dump the water, the bucket on the bottom is easy to lift and tip into the sink. I also really like that I can set when it should count as "full" so the bucket doesn't get too heavy. I know some reviews have complained about the noise, but it's really not that loud; I hardly notice it if I have the fan set to "low" and even "high" isn't particularly annoying. I was reluctant to drop this much money on a dehumidifier, but it's so worth it to keep the humidity under control.

Update: the unit I bought in October iced over and died in December. BUT, when I contacted Midea customer service, they replied the same day, asking for several additional pieces of information. Within 3 days they informed me they will reimburse me for the unit. I'm hoping the problem was a fluke, and ordered another one, as I really do like they way they operate. Midea customer service was 5-star in dealing with my complaint - a rare wonder these days. This is my second Midea Cube 20 dehumidifier. First one lasted 3 years, then refused to condense water. Motor and fan ran, but no result. Internet said probably the coolant, and that it was toast. Other reports said generally most people expected a dehumidifier like this to last 2 years. Mine runs constantly, and I empty once a day. This is fairly quiet, which is good, because it needs to be in my bedroom. Consumer Reports praised this model as being one of the quieter units. Chose the 20 because internet articles said getting a bigger dehumidifier may cause to cycle more often, which is harder on the system than continuous operation. Also, I have to carry the bucket to the bathroom to empty. Water is heavy. I can set the water level turn-off to something lower than max capacity so it's easier to carry. I have mine set on 3 (out of 4). Having a larger capacity container would not be useful for me. I can set it to run continuously, have a set point humidity shut off, or set it on a timer. I have it set to 50% humidity, and in FL, that means it usually runs continuously. Only problem is a design issue. Controls are on the top of the unit and easy to push. One of my cats will sometimes sit on top of the dehumidifier and reset it for me, and I have to go back and reset, which fortunately is not hard. Oh, cats! I find the compact size, ability to dehumidify, and easy controls of this product very good, and did buy another when the first one gave up.

I had no problem carrying the top part of the unit down to the basement; the large handle and cubic shape make it so easy to move. (I'm 69 years old and weigh 115 pounds.) I easily lifted the unit up to a small stand 3 feet in height, so that I could drain the water into the laundry basin. The hose attached in seconds; the instructions for switching to bucketless mode were straightforward. The unit is unbelievably quiet...even with the fan on high. As soon as I turned on the Midea Cube, I could see the water dripping from the hose at a steady rate. The humidity dropped 10% in less than 2 hours. My last dehumidifier weighed 50 lbs. and sounded like a freight train. I had to empty the bucket twice a day in the summer months, and I often ended up sloshing water onto the basement floor. I'm so glad it finally died... otherwise I would not have bought a Midea Cube!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Dehumidifier for Bedroom Allergy Relief! I can’t recommend the Midea Cube 20 Pint Dehumidifier enough! It’s been a lifesaver for my bedroom where I use it daily to fight my severe dust mite allergy. This product truly feels like it was sent from the gods. ✅ Why This Dehumidifier Stands Out: • Compact Yet Powerful: The unique cube design saves space while delivering exceptional performance for bedrooms, and small spaces. • Allergy Relief: Keeps humidity low, making it harder for dust mites, mold, and mildew to thrive. My allergy symptoms have improved dramatically since using it every day. • Smart Features: o App Notifications: I love getting alerts when it’s time to empty the tank and checking up on the room humidity level when I’m not home. o Front Display: Shows the current room humidity level —super convenient! • Large Water Capacity & Easy Drainage: The expandable tank means fewer trips to empty. I haven’t tried the continuous emptying mode but have found no issues with emptying the tank every few days. • Noise Level: It may be loud for some, but I think of it as soothing white noise. The slight hum is worth it for how effective this unit is. • Energy Efficient: Energy Star certified, so it saves on electricity while improving air quality. • After One Month of Use: I’ve been using this dehumidifier for a month now, and it works perfectly so far. One thing to note: the water tank can get heavy when full. To make it easier, I recommend adjusting your settings so the unit stops dehumidifying when the tank reaches a certain level. This way, you can empty the water while it’s still relatively easy to handle. If you need a smart, reliable, and powerful dehumidifier for basement, bedroom, and especially allergy control, this is the one to get. Perfect for dust mite prevention, mold control, and improving indoor air quality. It’s truly a life-saver!

This dehumidifier worked great for 3-4 years of daily several hours a day use in our bathroom. Easy operation, removes a lot of water. About 4 years later the wifi module which i never used went crazy (why would u want your dehumidifier to connect to your wifi when the objective is simply to keep humidity below a certain threshold). It started going into wifi access point mode all the time, turning itself on and off, beeping. I reset it many times by unplugging it... it would resolve for a few hours then it would do it again... last summer I left it unplugged for about a month when I went on vacation, that seemed to fix it for several months, then it started again a few months ago. In the middle of this I contacted midea who didn't help, they were not aware of this failure mode. They said it might need a new motherboard which i would have had to buy for about $70 and replace myself... not worth it IMO. Last attempt I connected the wifi to see if that would stop it from going into that mode, but it didn't help. I just threw it away this week... it is a shame because it was working perfectly as far as the compressor fan and everything, it was just a stupid wifi module issue! Very annoying and I will only look for systems without a wifi module.

Muy buena opcion funcionan muy bien

Bought it in the UK from co.uk amazon the same as other person here in the reviews came in with us socket and different voltage .... returning back

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Living right by the water means Dealing with a massive amount of moisture, especially during the damp, humid winter months when the dampness just seems to seep indoors. I picked up this Midea Cube 20 Pint unit to tackle the basement humidity, and it has completely transformed the environment, keeping the entire space beautifully dry, fresh, and comfortable. The innovative "cube" design is incredibly smart. When it is running, it extends upwards to hold a surprisingly large amount of water, meaning far fewer trips to empty the bucket. But what really makes this a standout feature for seasonal use is how it nests into itself when empty, compressing down to a fraction of its size for neat, compact storage when it isn't needed. The inclusion of a dedicated drain hose is a massive convenience for continuous operation, allowing you to route the water straight to a drain and forget about manually emptying it entirely. Despite its powerful performance—easily maintaining a crisp, balanced humidity level across a large layout—it operates quietly and efficiently. The Energy Star certification is a huge plus, ensuring it keeps the indoor air perfectly dry without causing a massive spike in the monthly utility bills. If you live near a river, lake, or high-humidity coastal area and dread that heavy, chilly dampness that settles indoors during the winter, this powerful and compact dehumidifier is worth every penny. It delivers outstanding performance, smart storage solutions, and true peace of mind.

Replacing my Bionaire PureQuiet unit which was sadly discontinued. The Midea does a good job but a little cumbersome removing the top section to empty the large bucket but the large bucket also means less times having to empty it. The noise level was important to me and is actually very acceptable. All in all it's a great unit and well worth the price. An update. I'm well into my first summer with this unit and it's actually much better than I had expected. I've had many dehumidifiers over the years but none would compare to this one. I'd give it an A+ if I could! Another update. The only issue I have are the filters, which are pretty fragile. I broke one portion of the frame trying to install it. Best to be very gentle when handling them. I managed to glue it together and we'll see how long it lasts. A replacement is around C$9 and C$14 shipping. An update. Thse second filter is now broken on the plastic edging, even after being very careful and gentle with it. This is after 18 months of use. So it's probably better to fabricate some kind of filter and mount it on the outside of the casing. I'm not impressed at all. As a de-humidifier it's great. The design not so much.