Definitely a must if you have a damp cellar or basement. We have a gas heat pump so in the winter I need the opposite ! I love gas heat , but it will dehydrate your eyes and sinuses . Hope all is well , enjoyed the video 👍
Looks like a really nice unit. I won't mention the brand I have, but I've had good luck with it (over 7 years old). Tip - If you buy from a chain, chances are good your appliance will be junk. Buy from the small business "Mom and Pop" stores that have been around. The service is better, and are more reputable.
Very cool Rob! Great review! I might look into getting one of those next time mine kicks the bucket. Because like you i have to replace mine every 3 years or so....
This is clearly a huge step above domestic units however the compressor technology used on domestic units or any dehumidifier are generally long lasting. How many of us have fridges and freeezers, over 10 years old, Going strong. But this unit been reviewed looks excellent and you don't mess around with damp problems.
I spent $250 on a Frigidaire dehumidifier which looks to be the same model he has. Unfortunately it died after 2 years of use. Based on the symptoms it seems it's either the compressor or a refrigerant leak, both of which seem to be more expensive to fix than what the unit cost. Maybe I just got unlucky but there seems to be a lot of people out there who have had the same experience as me. The only thing that scares me about the industrial units though is that the company could simply not honor the warranty and I would be out $600 instead of $250. Not sure if this is a rational fear or not. I guess I need to do some more research.
I had the large LGR storm extreme. Rated for the square footage bldg we were using it in. Never got t humidity below 50%. We were getting regular readings of 40% with our residential GE models. They easily out performed these machines. Not impressed. Most of these glowing reviews are from people that got the machines for free. I paid for mine. It went back to Walmart this morning. As for they're 5 year warranty, Walmart offers an extended warranty for 4 year's for a small fee, so that removes Alorairs 5 yr. warranty. The pump was barely acceptable. About the same amperage draw as ours when operating. I can buy alot of cheaper dehumidifiers for $900, which is what i paid w tax. Our unit was $120 on sale. No, the regular units aren't for a crawl space, but i could make it work. Save your money, buy a good regular unit.
I paid for my unit and it has outperformed anything from the big box stores. I didn't pay anywhere near 900 for this machine. Extended warranties are a rip-off.
Im glad it worked for you. We expected commercial performance, but didn't get it. At this very moment, I'm looking at 50% humidity. Outside, its almost 90%. My 2 GE's pulled 3 gallons overnight. The Alorair would barely do 1.5 gallons. It seemed well made. I was also shipped a 2021 model. I paid for 2023. They refused to send a new unit. Told me to deal w Walmart. Walmart. couldn't guarantee a new unit since there's no date indication on t box. Unit arrived w a damaged plug, and missing t O ring seal for t condensate line. It pissed water all over. They replaced that at least. All around disappointment.
I got this unit and it doesn't work as well as my regular units from Midea or GE or Frigidaire . Although I need to replace them every two or three years.. they function much better than Alorair. Shame on the UA-camrs who are promoting junk products they never put to the test.
Looks like 10% of Amazon riviews are DOA or soon after, and any time buyers are asked to help "salvage" a defective unit or to send VIDEOS of malfunctions I say that seller needs to get with the program and just ship another unit. Imagine them telling you to install a new circuit board or capacitor!!? This is China's standard of customer "service"
So far this unit has lasted longer than the last dehumidifier I bought from a big box store and I've only had it a year. I don't know about the issues anyone else has had or the service they have received but my unit had worked perfectly since I received it.
For home application, if you run it in continuos and don't keep an eye on the water collecting container, you have a problem. That's the only issue I find with these over the more common units
Thanks for the video. This looks like just the unit to replace my residential unit that - as you say gives out every couple years. Do you have any updates to your review now that you've had this for a year?
Yup...it failed just like the ones from the big box store...not sure if the units are junk or I'm doing something wrong but they don't seem to last more than a year or two regardless of mfgr
So far it's been great. Its loud compared to residential units but it's in my cellar so that doesn't matter to me. Time will tell if it is reliable I guess
It is supposed to exhaust to the crawlspace if that’s where the unit is. I bought the HD90 for my crawlspace. I ordered 6” duct and send the exhaust (warm dry air) to the tightest spot in the crawlspace. It was 100% relative humidity. Now, it stays around 47-50%.
My basement is about 1400sq and in the winter temperature is in the mid to high 50s do you think it will work? I have a high water table and my sump pumps run year round. Thanks for your video
I'm not sure....you might be able to contact Alorair tech support to see what they think. I don't have to run mine in the winter as the humidity here is lower when it gets cold and I don't have water in my basement
I really need something like this but for the inside of my house for a smaller area. I don't like the all plastic crap ones that are on the market for inside of the home. I'm renting; I do not have the ability to put it in a crawl space. I need it in the bedroom. Especially for the winter. I've been searching and searching I just don't want to buy the $200 crap ones that almost always fail. I hope someone has an idea and they could give me a suggestion?!
So your conclusion is that the HD55 is only slightly less junky than the Home Depot dehumidifiers? Did you try a warranty claim? I don't want to waste $500. Thanks!@@SevenFortyOne
Great review Rob. A definite must have for those who have basements or cellars. We save our water for plants.
Definitely a must if you have a damp cellar or basement. We have a gas heat pump so in the winter I need the opposite ! I love gas heat , but it will dehydrate your eyes and sinuses .
Hope all is well , enjoyed the video 👍
If I don't run the dehumidifier in the summer I'll get mold in the cellar. There is just a lot of moisture in the air...
@@SevenFortyOne Same here!
Looks like a really nice unit. I won't mention the brand I have, but I've had good luck with it (over 7 years old). Tip - If you buy from a chain, chances are good your appliance will be junk. Buy from the small business "Mom and Pop" stores that have been around. The service is better, and are more reputable.
Sadly, there aren't any mom and pop appliance stores around here anymore.
Good point!
@@SevenFortyOne Getting like that around me also....
Please name the brand that lasts!
I'm not even in the market for this, but this is a great video
Glad you liked it!
Very cool Rob! Great review! I might look into getting one of those next time mine kicks the bucket. Because like you i have to replace mine every 3 years or so....
This is clearly a huge step above domestic units however the compressor technology used on domestic units or any dehumidifier are generally long lasting. How many of us have fridges and freeezers, over 10 years old, Going strong. But this unit been reviewed looks excellent and you don't mess around with damp problems.
I spent $250 on a Frigidaire dehumidifier which looks to be the same model he has. Unfortunately it died after 2 years of use. Based on the symptoms it seems it's either the compressor or a refrigerant leak, both of which seem to be more expensive to fix than what the unit cost. Maybe I just got unlucky but there seems to be a lot of people out there who have had the same experience as me. The only thing that scares me about the industrial units though is that the company could simply not honor the warranty and I would be out $600 instead of $250. Not sure if this is a rational fear or not. I guess I need to do some more research.
I had the large LGR storm extreme. Rated for the square footage bldg we were using it in. Never got t humidity below 50%. We were getting regular readings of 40% with our residential GE models. They easily out performed these machines. Not impressed. Most of these glowing reviews are from people that got the machines for free. I paid for mine. It went back to Walmart this morning. As for they're 5 year warranty, Walmart offers an extended warranty for 4 year's for a small fee, so that removes Alorairs 5 yr. warranty. The pump was barely acceptable. About the same amperage draw as ours when operating. I can buy alot of cheaper dehumidifiers for $900, which is what i paid w tax. Our unit was $120 on sale. No, the regular units aren't for a crawl space, but i could make it work. Save your money, buy a good regular unit.
I paid for my unit and it has outperformed anything from the big box stores. I didn't pay anywhere near 900 for this machine. Extended warranties are a rip-off.
Im glad it worked for you. We expected commercial performance, but didn't get it. At this very moment, I'm looking at 50% humidity. Outside, its almost 90%. My 2 GE's pulled 3 gallons overnight. The Alorair would barely do 1.5 gallons. It seemed well made. I was also shipped a 2021 model. I paid for 2023. They refused to send a new unit. Told me to deal w Walmart. Walmart. couldn't guarantee a new unit since there's no date indication on t box. Unit arrived w a damaged plug, and missing t O ring seal for t condensate line. It pissed water all over. They replaced that at least. All around disappointment.
❤❤❤ thank you for the advice!
Hams doing Reviews ?? I like it !!
I got this unit and it doesn't work as well as my regular units from Midea or GE or Frigidaire . Although I need to replace them every two or three years.. they function much better than Alorair. Shame on the UA-camrs who are promoting junk products they never put to the test.
? This works better than Ge or Frigidaire for me. Maybe you didn't set yours up right
Looks like 10% of Amazon riviews are DOA or soon after, and any time buyers are asked to help "salvage" a defective unit or to send VIDEOS of malfunctions I say that seller needs to get with the program and just ship another unit. Imagine them telling you to install a new circuit board or capacitor!!? This is China's standard of customer "service"
So far this unit has lasted longer than the last dehumidifier I bought from a big box store and I've only had it a year. I don't know about the issues anyone else has had or the service they have received but my unit had worked perfectly since I received it.
Great review thank you
For home application, if you run it in continuos and don't keep an eye on the water collecting container, you have a problem. That's the only issue I find with these over the more common units
Mine drains outside
Brand new plug in justs sits and power light blinks nothing elsr
Thanks for the video. This looks like just the unit to replace my residential unit that - as you say gives out every couple years. Do you have any updates to your review now that you've had this for a year?
Yup...it failed just like the ones from the big box store...not sure if the units are junk or I'm doing something wrong but they don't seem to last more than a year or two regardless of mfgr
@@SevenFortyOne Did you get your money back because of the 5 years warranty?
They pro-rated it so not a full refund
@@SevenFortyOne Yikes! Did you buy the same unit or go with a different brand? If different, what brand? Thanks
@SevenFortyOne wish they gave me that. It's either $250 for a new unit or I pay for shipping to and from their facility for repair.
How hot does the exhaust from this thing make an area? Great vid btw.
been happy with it? has it been effective at keeping the humidity where you want it?
So far it's been great. Its loud compared to residential units but it's in my cellar so that doesn't matter to me. Time will tell if it is reliable I guess
This looks exactly like my Baseaire AirWerx 55. Same features and warranty! Are they the same company?
Probably...
Does the exhaust from one of these need to be ran to the exterior of a crawl space or can it just exhaust to the inside?
It is supposed to exhaust to the crawlspace if that’s where the unit is. I bought the HD90 for my crawlspace. I ordered 6” duct and send the exhaust (warm dry air) to the tightest spot in the crawlspace. It was 100% relative humidity. Now, it stays around 47-50%.
In my unfinished basement there's no convenient way to run a vent tube. What's the draw back of just venting into the basement?
That's how I use mine...but check the instructions to be sure
My basement is about 1400sq and in the winter temperature is in the mid to high 50s do you think it will work? I have a high water table and my sump pumps run year round. Thanks for your video
I'm not sure....you might be able to contact Alorair tech support to see what they think. I don't have to run mine in the winter as the humidity here is lower when it gets cold and I don't have water in my basement
Is this better than the quest units?
I don't know
Sounds exactly like Ross from Friends! LoL
How will central dehumidifier work if humidity is different in different rooms?
I don't know. I use this unit in an open cellar and it works great
I really need something like this but for the inside of my house for a smaller area. I don't like the all plastic crap ones that are on the market for inside of the home. I'm renting; I do not have the ability to put it in a crawl space. I need it in the bedroom. Especially for the winter. I've been searching and searching I just don't want to buy the $200 crap ones that almost always fail. I hope someone has an idea and they could give me a suggestion?!
This one ended up failing on me too. Plus , it is probably too noisy for a bedroom
@@SevenFortyOne 4hanks for the reply and information! I need one soon! Been searching for a while!! Ugh!
So your conclusion is that the HD55 is only slightly less junky than the Home Depot dehumidifiers? Did you try a warranty claim? I don't want to waste $500. Thanks!@@SevenFortyOne
Any updates to tell us about this unit?