TOSOT 50 Pint with Internal Pump 4,500 Sq Ft Dehumidifier Energy Star - for Home, Basement, Bedroom or Bathroom - Super Quiet (Previous 70 Pint)

I had originally purchased another model dehumidifier, a smaller and more entry-level option, but I found that it didn't quite meet my needs.I have a small house at right around 1,300 square feet that tends to run incredibly humid and found myself experiencing more moisture than usual. So, it was time for another dehumidifier. I ordered the TOSOT only a couple of days before I had a small water pipe burst that caused even more moisture.The TOSOT is designed to dehumidify effectively up to 1,500 square feet and 30 pints per 24 hours. It's Energy Star qualified and advertised as a quiet model. It has a feature that allows for continuous drain, though you have to buy the hose separately - I did not do that. The bucket is removable and can be manually drained. The dehumidifier stops automatically when full.After 250 hours of continuous usage, the air filter will signal a need to be cleaned. Once you clean and re-install it, the signal goes away.I'll be honest and say I'm close to giving it a 4-star rating as I think it mildly underperforms in terms of actual capacity. However, I'm opting to go ahead and stick with a 5-star review because I think in virtually every other way this is a solid mid-range workhorse that does almost everything else it's supposed to do.The dehumidifier is, indeed, very quiet. I used it in two different places in my home. When I had it in my hallway, I couldn't hear it at all in the front of my house. It's certainly not disruptive in any way.It is Energy Star qualified and functions as promised. Almost exactly after 250 hours of continuous use, you get the signal it's time to clean the air filter.The TOSOT was easy to get operational even for someone who's not exactly technically minded. I also had an easy time removing both the bucket and the air filter. If you have fine motor skill issues, you might have some difficulty with the air filter because of the angle required to remove and replace it.While I think the capacity promised is a bit higher than performance level, the TOSOT is still impressive and easily operated for my continuous need and performed quite nicely.My recommendation would be that given its size it works best as a floor model, though it might work on a sturdy shelf. Because it's more mid-size, it doesn't necessarily blend in with decor. However, I found it worked fine in my hallway and at one point in the corner of a room.Overall, I'm quite happy with the purchase and would easily buy the make and model again. I probably needed a little bit more capacity than this model, but for moderate humidity issues this model definitely performs well, is durable, and delivers as advertised.

I really like this dehumidifier. I have only been using it for a about 6 days but it has done a great job in that time. I live in a small studio apartment - 300 square feet. I got the 50 pint because the humidity is extremely high (80+) and an ongoing problem. And I just wanted to be sure my bases were covered.It is very easy to use. The manual was easy to understand and straightforward. The water tank is as large as I expected - not so big as to make it hard to empty, not so small that it has to be emptied annoyingly often (for me). I empty the tank about twice in 24 hours.It is a lot less loud than my old dehumidifier. That being said - it was still loud enough that I had trouble sleeping with it about 5 ft from my bed. I solved the problem by moving it farther away - down my hall about 10 feet. Now I sleep just fine. For reference, my old dehumidifier was 60 decibels. This one is 52 on highest fan speed, and 48 on lowest. In searching for a dehumidifier, noise level was the biggest issue for me. This is the only company I found that listed the decibel rating of their product. I am pleased with the sound level. In normal daily conversation it is not intrusive at all.I live in south Texas - so I need the dehumidifier basically year round. The apartment I live in has new construction but had trouble with mold in the past. I want to prevent that from being a problem again, as I am severely sensitive to it.What else...? It’s done great for me so far. The company sent me an email offering support should I ever need it. It’s sleek looking. It vents up - which I quite like. The water tank has a handle - which is nice. It pulls a lot of water - which is what you want a dehumidifier to do! It stays around 45-55% now and had been at 88% humidity for a long time. The casters roll smoothly. I don’t yet know whether it is energy efficient. It probably is. The humidity readout has been accurate so far.Oh yes - there was a strong plastic smell while it was running at first. It worried me a lot at first. But It really only lasted the first 24 hours. I wore nose filters to bed and when I woke the next day the smell was much better. The day after that it was almost entirely gone. And now I don’t smell it at all.Ok, I think that’s it. Hope this helps someone.