Midea Cube Smart Dehumidifier Setup and Review
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- Опубліковано 16 лис 2022
- In this video, I show you how to setup and use a Midea Cube Dehumidifier. This model is a 35 pint (4.25 gallon) but other models are available. One feature that is helpful is the Midea app. The app helps you control all of your Midea devices- with a quick tap, you can schedule the unit to turn on and off, change the fan speed, and much more.
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Some key features:
Compact design
Lightweight
Powerful
App and voice control
Large capacity
No bucket option
Nested design for storage
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Thanks for watching!! 😃
Is yours still working? This thing seems to work a bit over a year just over the warranty period then quits, my experience and also many others on Home Depot. There are no parts and no service manual. worked great when it did, but not enough to take 300 dollars from me every year.
Just ordered from your Amazon link! Seems perfect for my room!
I have this dehumidifier ( not from amazon). I live in south Texas by the Gulf of Mexico tons of humidity all year long. This dehumidifier works so well, I keep it set at 55% and within 2 1/2 hours it is letting me know that it is time to empty out. You are going to love this unit.
i'm in the same boat. NYC is a disgusting humid swamp 24/7 for 5 months of they year. i need something better. i cant be emptying the bucket every 2 hours.
I was in the market for a dehumidifier, and saw this video. I’d already watched your vids on your basement mods and enjoyed them so, based on you saying it was a good unit, I decided to go with this one. (A cheaper, non smart) model actually.
I plugged it in, and within an hour I’d got the bucket 1/4 full! I’ve added a hose and turned it to bucketless mode now. I’m already seeing a big difference on my humidistat!
Thanks for the heads up on this unit.
Great setup and review. I appreciate you keeping in simple and your communication style!!!
I bought the 50-pint version of this unit about 2 months ago. It is great a purchase, lowered my basement from about 65% to 50% in less than 2 days. The musty odor disappeared in less than a week. Best money I have spent in a long time. Directions could be a little better, but online help was excellent. I went to the big box store and bought a 20' hose with the same ID and OD as the short hose in the box. It lets me put the dehumidifier towards the middle of my basement and drain the water to the catch basin.
Thanks for sharing!!
Purchase the one with the pull-out bucket in the front it would have brought you humility down in your basement in a matter of hours instead of days. I have two different models of the 50 pint and the cube is less efficient as the old school design can dry the paint on the walls.
I bought one also...its great!
Did you notice anything in the power bill?
I have the U-shaped window AC and a portable AC. They are hands down the best units I've ever owned. So your video piqued my interest. Thanks for your review
Just ordered this using your affiliate link. It is going in our church basement. We went down there recently and it was really humid after all of our spring rainy weather. Thank you for the video.
Clear description and explanations. Covered all the bases for me. Much appreciated!
That is really cool. I love all of the features.
Great video, thanks for the review. In the segment in the bathroom you mentioned not always remembering to let your exhaust fan run for a length of time. I replaced the switch to my exhaust fan with a timer switch that has run-time buttons for 5, 10, 15, 30, & 60 minutes (available at the big box stores). I just hit the switch before I get in the shower and the fan runs for the selected amount of time, then automatically shuts off. Easy diy project (would make a great UA-cam short 😀).
Good idea
Leviton makes a switch that has a built-in Humidity Sensor and Fan Control that automatically detects excess humidity in a room and will activate the ventilation fan.
You manage to make a commercial video very interesting, relevant and informative on a nicely down to earth way - very well done and delivered. Midea must be very happy and satisfied by your collaboration.
Very informative and easy to understand video.
great reivew. after researching many dehumidifiers, your review convinced me to go pick this up
Glad it could help!
Thanks for the great video. It was the best informative set-up video I’ve ever seen. Midea should hire you. Just bought one and it arrived today so I needed a video and there you were. Great job.
Thanks for watching!
You have been so helpful. Thank you so much for the HONEST recommendations you share. I live in Maine and built a tiny home. Needless to say it gets quite humid especially during “mud-season” as we call it and I have been in search for a dehumidifier. (I NEED one really bad😬) I recalled your channel to see if you recommended anything. Yay! I found one!😃I am happy to find that it is from the same companies that makes the air-conditioner you did a review on. Again, Thank you!
I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you!
Another great video bro, I watched your A/C video before I got mine. Much appreciated @The Fixer! I got the black Cube with the pump this week at Amazon for $99, it’s already up to $169 but still less than the white one with or without pump! Just finished installing in my front porch to assist the A/C, it’s about 125% humidity in Florida right now! I’ll have a better idea how it works out in the morning!
Just brought one of these units home from Canadian Tire. It seems to be stuck in wifi mode - but now that I've seen your excellent video , I am going to simply turn off , unplug and replug to see if it goes back to factory mode and I can begin again.
Good review, just unboxed mine this afternoon and got her running. Had to replace my previous Gree one due to recall (they can start fires apparently !!). I like the app with the notification.
Good informative video.. I bought the bigger Midea cube dehumidifier from Costco.. it was normally $239 but they had a $50 off for the 50 pint unit. It has wheels you can add which is helpful to me. It still is a little heavy for me. I’m a 5ft gal! I didn’t even know I needed a dehumidifier until I saw my sister use one. This one is in my basement, have only had it a few days but always amazed at how much water accumulates in the container below. I hope it lasts a long time! Thanks for the info.
Hey! Glad to see it works for you & thanks for watching! 😃
Gracias! With the English that we know (getting old too), it was hard to read the instructions. This video was of a lot of help. Thank you!
I definitely would have bought this when I lived in my old state (Michigan) as the humidity was always very high. I mean the state was surrounded by lakes. But now I live in Wyoming and the average humidity is 17% and the only time it gets higher is when it rains and an hour or so after it stops it's basically back to less than 25%. So really no use for it. But boy I wish I this would have been available back when I did live in a high humidity area. Thank you for the information though! Love your channel and I trust your opinion!
Excited for more flexsealing of the basement walls now that it’s nice and dry
Very helpful video. Thanks
Good, very helpful review. I just got mine, trying to figure out the bucketless mode. Thanks.
It works very well. It does make a room warm if on a lower setting (running more often). I could never get the app to work with the device though. I'm not upset, as the function of the dehumidifier was well worth the price paid for it. Edit: I use this in my basement as I use a few 3D printers and need to get the air less humid. It works very well. P.s. I hadn't even realized there were filters until this video lol. Just cleaned them out.
thank you for this video! i did not want to read the manual and now i won't need to :)
Thanks for the helpful info.
Thanks for the support!
Madea. I love those movies! I just bought one of these.
Mine lasted 25mo of nearly continuous use, then iced up and now no longer dehumidifies. Clever design, I had the version with the pump, which worked well. When it worked it brought basement down from 75% to 45%. Pity it only lasted two years.
The link goes to a $244 Midea Cube 35 pint model but I bought the same one in black for $144 on Amazon. I'm really impressed! The app actually works great all the time which is rare! It is heavy to lift if you're using the bucket but it really gets a lot of water quick! I just bought another one.
41 overnight sounds so cool for the end of June 😊
Thanks for the review. Does it have a feature to autostart when power returns on the AC-in. I would like to combine it with a smartplug that is controlled with the hourly tarif
Great video. I just bought this unit a few weeks ago from my local Home Depot for my crawlspace that got a little water in it and is usually humid. This unit is amazing and works great. As you said, the phone app is awesome. I started using bucket mode to test it and it worked great. I now use bucketless mode. I also just started to use the schedule mode. I learned a couple things in your video I did not know. A couple years ago, I had this issue and tried a couple different units I bought online. They were garbage and I sent them back. This does a great job and I highly recommend it.
1 question: What do you recommend I keep the crawl space humidity at? I think the app showed 50 or 55%. ( I live in Michigan). Thanks again
I like the wrap around intakes. I have a room with an open storage room. Positioned properly it should suck humidity from the small storage room. Thanks!
huh, honestly probably will heavily consider that, looks nice. will matter much more in the summer when the humidity skyrockets lol.
also yes icon get that bag, as they say
How do you reset the fill level in the app once you empty the bucket? Mine shows P>50% and sequentially lights left to right.
Our old one lasted 18 years. Got a new one and it lived just long enough for warranty to not cover anything anymore, about 14 months. Haven’t had a dehumidifier for 2 years now. Lost all trust in new ones. And mostly couldn’t be bothered to do the research to find a good one.
And that's exactly how they're making most things these days... just get past the warranty date. It's a crying shame what has happened now.
Yep good machine for 24 months then stopped working! $300 plus …. Tired of garbage companies that won’t give you more than 1 yr warranty!
Hey so I just got one of these. Seems to work great but I'm using it in a living room as we live in the south near the Gulf so ALWAYS humid.
Does your make like a high-pitched compressor ringing noise? It was supposed to be new.
Thanks!
No problem- thanks so much for watching! 😃
Great video. Do you know how to turn off the Chime? I have the unit close to the washroom & bedroom. I need the beep off.
Gonna buy it based on your review. Will let you know if it works.
Midea hands down has the greatest products
Agreed! Thanks for checking it out, Karl!
The manual states that, should the power go off, the unit will restart in the same mode it was in previously EXCEPT in bucketless mode. Can you try unplugging the unit and restarting it to see if it actually doesn't turn back on while bucketless? Thanks!
I do like that it doesn't make the room warm but it is not collecting much water, I wonder if I am doing something wrong? I am not very tech-savvy so do not have the app. what can i be doing wrong setting-wise manually? or maybe I just got a lemon?
Can you have the cube sitting on the bucket when in bucketless mode?
This is a good opportunity for everyone to check on their dehumidifiers. A lot of the really old school models are severe fire hazards like old space heaters.
Best space heater I got is over 20 years old as there's not one bit of plastic on.
No - the old ones with mechanical controls, made in north america are safe. it's the new chinese garbage made from mid 200xs to present that pose fire hazard.
I got the 20 pint, probably good for a 400sqft space in summer
This unit is re-branded under about 4 different names depending on where it is sold. Got the 50 unit size at Costco under the brand 'Danby'. It is still a highly rated unit and still has one of the top energy star ratings. The Wi-Fi feature is definitely something that swayed me to try it out, especially at the price point / sqft rating. unfortunately, my unit came with a broken tab that keeps it level in the bucket when in use. So I haven't been able to use it yet until I get my free replacement.
Question does the timer feature only on the machine not on the app?
What's the height of the unit in bucketless mode... both the 35pt and the 50pt, please. I have a tight vertical space with a continuous drain connection setup. Specs give height numbers, (35pt/15", 50pt/25"), but doesn't specify bucket or bucketless mode. Really appreciate your response. Thx.
Need one for my London apartment, very humid most of the year, lots of condensation
can the pump drain hose handle 50 feet?
What do you do with the black plug on the side ?
Midea, Diary of a Mad White Dehumidifier. Wonder if they make one big enough for my whole county. I live in Alabama. Apparently, everyone's humidity is collected here.
Puts out a lot of heat. Room temperature went up 20 degrees in 2 hours. Nice cool basement went from 60 to 80. I will need to figure out how to get the heat vented to outside
I just purchased this dehumidifier and I really like it. I’m not sure if the rubber plug that goes in the hose connector port should be in or out while operating using the standard mode with the bucket. The manual doesn’t seem to indicate one way or another either. Was wondering if you knew the answer to that. 👍
u can keep it plugged in bucket mode,there is another hole underneath
After emptying the water bucket, how do you get the app to reset and show that the water was emptied?
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These 35 pint models are now $99 on Amazon! After I just bought two at $144 each (which is still the best deal around!)
Why does the humidifier blows hot air. I got all windows and door close. Feel like I need the AC to cool the room.
Hey Matt, sent you an email a few weeks ago about a sponsorship opportunity. Just following up to make sure you checked it out! Thanks!
Hey Rick, I will take a look and get back to you. Thanks for reaching out!
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What's the name of the app used to control it
Is it real WiFi like you connect it to your router, and you can access it from anywhere or direct wifi, you connect to it and it is like Bluetooth but over WiFi?
Interesting that a home in Massachusetts needs a dehumidifier. I live in the northern Midwest, and need a humidifier in the winter. In the summer, the AC takes care of humidity.
Yeah generally the rooms that have AC's in the summer are good, I only have window units. The weather changes so quickly here that sometimes we need a humidifier and the next week it will be super humid. The basement is really the place we need a dehumidifier (and the bathroom). It runs a lot more in the summer and warm weeks in the winter when the snow starts melting. Hope you enjoyed the video. Thanks for stopping by!
What brand of dehumidifier was your old one?
I purchased this today. Easy to set up, app downloaded etc. After running for about 5hrs, I checked and emptied the water that had been sucked out of the air. But when I go back to the App, it doesn't show that the water was emptied. It still says it will be full in 6hrs. Is there a way to refresh that? Or do I need to do something after emptying the tank for the app to be reflective that the tank was emptied?
For everyone wanting the answer. I found if you just let it sit over night, it resets. I have mine on a schedule to turn off at night. By morning it reads the correct water level.
These are very good dehumidifiers but the filter is hard to remove. I saw another video where they used a putty knife to pry out the filter handle.
It can be hard to remove the filter so a small flat head can help out. 😁
I have a dehumidifier that works fine but oh boy it makes my room and temperature in the basement go up and gets uncomfortable
Does this unit also blow warm air ?
Unfortunately all dehumidifiers blow warm air.
Can you control multiple units at the same time, on the same account.
I haven’t tried more than one dehumidifier but I have this unit and 2 acs on the same account so I would assume you can.
Has anyone gotten their app to actually show when the unit is actively running, not just turned on?
For just 100 dollars for the 35pint version in black , how can you beat it? The way its shipped and can store is efficient. A little more spill prone if someone bumps it i suppose? But i can live with that. The water capacity is absolutely huge which is great. I've been impressed with Midea products for the price and quality. A note on the bathroom exhaust fan they have wall switches with timers now :)
Its a great product I purchased it last year...you forgot to install the wheels though
😳😮 I’m gonna have to check the box… must have missed that haha
@@TheFixerHomeRepair ? There weren't any wheels in my box.
Seems only some models have them but not all. As well some marketing say bucket has a bottom drain seal/gasket so you can drain w/o tilting. Mine does not
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The video demonstrates the setup and review of the Midea Cube Smart Dehumidifier, which is a compact and quiet device that efficiently removes excess moisture from the air. It has a user-friendly control panel and can be controlled remotely through a smartphone app. The dehumidifier has a sleek and modern design, making it suitable for various home settings.
Compared to other dehumidifiers in the market, the Midea Cube Smart Dehumidifier is easy to use and has smart features that allow for remote control and monitoring. It is also compact and portable, making it convenient to move around the house. The device is relatively quiet, making it suitable for use in bedrooms or other quiet spaces.
Berapa liter air yang terkumpul jika tangkinya penuh?
Is it quiet?
Does your unit read higher than the actual humidity level in the room ? Mine is 10% higher
How are you measuring the actual humidity in the room? I noticed a difference between the midea and my cheap electronic reader, but we got that for about $10 and it's always been off. I trust that the Midea has a much better sensor.
I wish they made a smaller unit for a bathroom.
How about the noise?
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Loud AF too.
Now that people have had this for a while do they last?
Curious to know as well. Too many 1 starts where it fails by freon leaks. But then i went and looked and different online stores for much expensive brands, and they too had same issues and failures within 1-2yr mark
another Midea didn't last more than couple of months. Shame.
Does your unit make a noise when the compressor turns on? Like a clunk noise? Also it makes the noise maybe 5 minutes before it turns off. Is that the compressor?😊
The compressor turning on and off will make a sound, shakes the bucket a bit. The fan continues to run for a few minutes after the compressor turns off..
You can recycle this water for your washer machine or other used.
When i remove top and put on floor to empty bottom. I get water on floor. What am i doing wrong?
Im experiencing the same. No clue yet. Seems like it doesn't fully drain. I will try to slightly lift while still under bucket and tilt it in all directions. Perhaps that will help
@@a.draghici8956 the company answered me and said is the drain plug plugged in. Hehe. I am 3 hours away. Will check this out when i get there. The company was quick to answer
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One app to rule them all...
How accurate is the humidistat? If anyone has had one for a couple of years or more, I'd like to hear their comments about the unit.
Thank you for the help. The manual was not helpful. You were. Cheers!
On any store, if you filter by 1 star, you will see these cube models fail from freon leak within 1-2yr mark, around or after warranty. Is yours still running.
Further research of other brands show same issues. Some suggest the humidity corrode the thin copper pipes vwry fast then leak occurs. At which point dehumidifier starts freezing over due to low freon.
As well... every time i remove top unit, it spills water around the bucket. Seems to have a poorly placed drain. Your experience? Thanks!
The filter is hard to remove
I wondered about that. Looks like it might be hard to slide back in, too. And I wondered how you would get it out if the handle thingy broke off. And will the fan collect more dust and debris since it's on top of the unit?
It’s been 7 months, do you still like it and have u had any problems?
What’s the warranty?
I liked your video so I watched all the commercials….LOL
Curious as well. But i see silence. Perhaps silence means this cube is bs and he wont comment due to paid review..
Mine has stopped recognizing the fill level of the water for some reason when in bucket mode 😭
Anyone have any problems with this brand? I'm looking around for one. Thanks.
In the beginning of video you mentioned your old one was loud. I'd be curious of the noise level of this unit v. your old unit. How much noise does this produce?
Hey! It definitely is. At the end of the video, I use a decibel meter to show how it was quieter than my old unit.
@@TheFixerHomeRepair Thanks for the clarification. I thought I watched to the end.... I guess not. Thank you for your response. I think this will be the next dehumidifier that I get.
Only issue with the video is related to the old dehumidifier heating the space. This is unavoidable as the dehumidifier has evaporator and condenser coils which are cold and then hot. In the end, the air will be hotter than when it enters the dehumidifier. The positive, in a space like an unused basement, is hot air holds significantly more humidity and cuts costs to dehumidify air. In any case, Midea cannot escape physics and my assumption is the use of an inverter compressor so it is not full on and off (trying to confirm) reducing the use of the compressor.
I'm wondering why on the "1 2 3 4" levels for the amount of water to collect why they didn't just put the number of gallons for each level instead of "1 2 3 4".
I bought the unit but for some odd reason it randomly turns off and on again. It's annoying
You might wanna spin that around so that the coil faces away from the wall and gets three sides instead of starving it off with two sides.
I had a similar thought as he had it in the bathroom with only one side pulling in air. The instructions are to keep the unit 8" or more away from surfaces and objects on all sides. Clearly the front could go up against something, but that's the side we want to read. In a bathroom, a great application for it, we need to take extra care to ensure towels and the like are not drawn to it. Pop on the wheels, roll it int the middle of the room and let it run.
@@utube101x yep its 3 sided for a reason. you put one side against a wall or something.
Water level indicator doesn’t work. Constantly shows 0% even after emptying and multiple days