*This humidifier works great **Fastly.Cool** to keep our crawlspace at the proper level of humidity. It was an excellent price and shipped so fast we were amazed!*
Thank you for this video! I just bought the 50 pint and for anyone who runs into this issue, I found that you can’t use the humidity arrow buttons when the continuous setting is on, which I suppose makes sense. Insignia customer support told me this after I thought my unit had a malfunction :)
6:22 The basement apartment I'm moving into currently sports a 82% humidity level, so yeah, 50 sounds pretty amazing, LOL. I can't wait to get my dehumidifier!
Wow 82% sounds a bit.....uncomfortable! This should help. You’ll probably need to empty the bin a LOT during the first week or so. After that it should level out.
So I got one of these and was waiting for the second video promised on attaching and using the hose/s and now find out it was not necessary for you...I find this happens on too many UA-cam videos where the author does not edit their content. Is it very hard to edit the video to remove the expected content follow up? I went around the site looking for it and had to read the comments to find out it was not forthcoming it's disappointing as the rest of the info was helpful. I don't know if UA-cam should be more aware of these failings or if they just don't care as long as they get the commercial money. A bit of both I suppose. If I was more technical and video savvy I would venture to do my own follow up however lack of time and in no way expecting to match the quality of the said video I would not endeveaur to try.
I still have the little giant sitting in a box. Maybe one day I will hook it up. But this thing is a beast at 70 pints; after the first few weeks of regulating the humidity, I find I only have to change the bucket every so often. I’m sorry I failed you, dark prince. 🧛♂️
Not too flexible. You can just set how many hours you want it to run for. For what you’re looking to do, you might want to attach it to a smart plug and set a schedule that way 👍
I am new to dehumidifiers. Does the one you have actually pump the water trough a hose or it relies on gravity. You talk about adding a pump but I thought it might have an internal pump built in???
This particular model does not have a built in pump, but you can find units with built in pumps for usually 75-100 more. You can also buy a separate pump and some tubing for 40 bucks at hardware store.
Any chance you’d be able to provide a link to the hose connector for this product? Recently purchased the same one and am tired of constantly emptying the basin.
Standard garden hose - so typically would buy a cheap one, attach one end to this and if you have a floor drain, just point it there. If you need to pump it up and out to a sink or elsewhere you’ll need a little giant pump and some tubing.
I have a one level older house 1000sf dug out basement moisture on all windows. Nest says my humidity is at 68-75 Where would i put it basement or upstairs thanks.
@@RandomVids519 I mean in an ideal world it should help eliminate that musty smell - but even with 2 dehumidifiers running downstairs our basement definitely has its own distinct aroma
Ive had something similar to this for 1 year and its been acting up. Compressor is running even though its been off manually. Only way to turn it off it to unplug it. Defrost light is not on. And humidity goes from 50 to 33% even though its been raining outside. It does it once and awhile. Anyone having issues like me?
Purchased my unit January 2022. It worked well for 1 year. As we speak it is working non stop but not collecting any water which tells me something is wrong with it. Does that happen to you at all?
Same story for myself. Bought mine and used it for a year and a half. No issues. Then suddenly stopped collecting water. Luckily I purchased a 4 year warranty for the dehumidifier and was able to replace it for $0. The second one has been working fine for almost 2 years now
Had a crack in the foundation. Had a mold remediation company come - that was about 1K - Then got a waterproofing company to do french drain and plug up crack for about 6K. Still need to regrade and re-set my patio pavers - but I ran out of ca$h!
When you first tried to set the humidity level, the arrows didn't seem to work. Then, the video cuts and when you return, the arrows work. Is that the same dehumidifier or a different one? I just got an insignia dehumidifier and the arrows don't seem to work.
Nah - I don’t know why I camera jumped there. Probably just cut out some rambling. Same dehumidifier. Still have the same unit and still works several years later. The arrows don’t work at all? Weird. I’d reach out to Best Buy or wherever you purchased - might have gotten a lemon 🍋
Actually - after running it for a 2 weeks and emptying the bucket every day - now the basement is nice and dry and the unit rarely runs. I keep it at around 45 humidity level. I guess once it sucks out all the water in the first few days, it doesn't need to work as hard to keep it at that level. No little giant pump needed!
@@QuickTechReviews over a year later, is it still working just fine, and/or are you even still using it? Other reviews suggest some of these dehumidifiers only last a few months.
@@waterbornesapper7953 yes still using it and still works. I have it on the other side of my TOSOT dehumidifier. I like the insignia because I don’t have to dump the basin as often.
How has the dehumidifier held up so far? I've read mixed reviews about their durability and was considering buying the Geek Squad plan. Have you noticed a decrease in efficiency in the unit? Whats your personal opinion on the Geek Squad plan? Is it worth it?
Still quite happy with the unit. Working well with no issues. Keeping the basement at 45 humidity level and don’t have to empty it as often as I did during the first few weeks. I’ve only heard horror stories with geek squad. If it’s only an extra 20 bucks, go for it for peace of mind. But if it’s a hundred bucks I’d skip it.
It should - yes. Just make sure whatever you’re draining to is lower than the unit. If not, or if it has to travel some distance to drain, pick up a little giant condensate pump.
Just purchased the 50 pint model. For the hose drainage all u do is plug in a hose. Do u need to put some kind of adapter to divert water to the hose and not the basin. I’m planning on draining it into my little giant pump that my furnace and central Ac use to discharge water.
You can just put in a hose - it will drain via gravity. I didn't want to have it drain into my sump pit - and then continue to dehumidify that water; so was going to put it into a little giant and shoot it down my sink - but never got around to it. Unit still works and the 70 pint is a beast.
Yup, functionally that's how dehumidifiers work. Internally, they're not too different from an AC unit, but instead of dumping the hot air outside, it recirculates it back inside. So you get dehumidified air, in trade for some heat output.
@@QuickTechReviews thanks. Look at installing this device in your furnace. “iWave-R”. It kills all viruses. It totally cleaned the air in our house. You could do a video on it.
Is your unit still working to this day? I need a dehumidifier for my basement and from my researches, it is very hard to find one that would last more than a year or two. Please advise.
2.5 years, full time - set to kick in automatically when humidity goes above 50/55. Right now basement showing a nice 40% so it takes a well-earned break during fall and winter.
@@yannlathro256 I think they discontinued the 70pt for whatever reason. I only see 50pt and 35pt available. Just search insignia dehumidifier on Best Buy dot com - it’s their house-brand.
*This humidifier works great **Fastly.Cool** to keep our crawlspace at the proper level of humidity. It was an excellent price and shipped so fast we were amazed!*
I have this (the 50 pint one). I turn it on overnight, by morning it's full. Keeps this Georgia humidity under control. -This is FANTASTIC
Virtual High Five!
Thank you for this video! I just bought the 50 pint and for anyone who runs into this issue, I found that you can’t use the humidity arrow buttons when the continuous setting is on, which I suppose makes sense. Insignia customer support told me this after I thought my unit had a malfunction :)
6:22 The basement apartment I'm moving into currently sports a 82% humidity level, so yeah, 50 sounds pretty amazing, LOL.
I can't wait to get my dehumidifier!
Wow 82% sounds a bit.....uncomfortable! This should help. You’ll probably need to empty the bin a LOT during the first week or so. After that it should level out.
thats a lot of water... i had no idea
I got one, hooked the hose up, but it is not draining through the hose and still filling up the bucket. What have I done wrong?
PUT some thick bare copper wire in the bucket... the copper will keep the krud to a minimum in the tank
So I got one of these and was waiting for the second video promised on attaching and using the hose/s and now find out it was not necessary for you...I find this happens on too many UA-cam videos where the author does not edit their content. Is it very hard to edit the video to remove the expected content follow up? I went around the site looking for it and had to read the comments to find out it was not forthcoming it's disappointing as the rest of the info was helpful. I don't know if UA-cam should be more aware of these failings or if they just don't care as long as they get the commercial money. A bit of both I suppose. If I was more technical and video savvy I would venture to do my own follow up however lack of time and in no way expecting to match the quality of the said video I would not endeveaur to try.
I still have the little giant sitting in a box. Maybe one day I will hook it up. But this thing is a beast at 70 pints; after the first few weeks of regulating the humidity, I find I only have to change the bucket every so often. I’m sorry I failed you, dark prince. 🧛♂️
The fan on mine wont shut off once the desired humidity level is reached. Any ideas on how to enable that option?
How flexible is the timer? Are you able to set a schedule? Say I want mine to run all night but only a few times in the day is that possible? Thanks.
Not too flexible. You can just set how many hours you want it to run for. For what you’re looking to do, you might want to attach it to a smart plug and set a schedule that way 👍
I am new to dehumidifiers. Does the one you have actually pump the water trough a hose or it relies on gravity. You talk about adding a pump but I thought it might have an internal pump built in???
This particular model does not have a built in pump, but you can find units with built in pumps for usually 75-100 more. You can also buy a separate pump and some tubing for 40 bucks at hardware store.
My humidifier has stopped collecting water, how do I get it working again?
Any chance you’d be able to provide a link to the hose connector for this product? Recently purchased the same one and am tired of constantly emptying the basin.
Standard garden hose - so typically would buy a cheap one, attach one end to this and if you have a floor drain, just point it there. If you need to pump it up and out to a sink or elsewhere you’ll need a little giant pump and some tubing.
@@QuickTechReviews thank you for the quick response! Great account!
How do you know if it's working properly? Mine makes my room way hotter then before?
@@JulianFRosales yeah it gives off a bit of heat - but as long as the basin is filling with water, it’s working!
Comment se fait l’a connexion?
I have a one level older house 1000sf dug out basement moisture on all windows. Nest says my humidity is at 68-75 Where would i put it basement or upstairs thanks.
I’d put it downstairs. 75 humidity sounds like you’ll be emptying the basin quite a few times the first few weeks of running it.
@@QuickTechReviews ok will it take out old house smells do you know?
@@RandomVids519 I mean in an ideal world it should help eliminate that musty smell - but even with 2 dehumidifiers running downstairs our basement definitely has its own distinct aroma
@@QuickTechReviews ah ok yea just sucks mines all sand😩
Ive had something similar to this for 1 year and its been acting up. Compressor is running even though its been off manually. Only way to turn it off it to unplug it. Defrost light is not on. And humidity goes from 50 to 33% even though its been raining outside. It does it once and awhile. Anyone having issues like me?
Purchased my unit January 2022. It worked well for 1 year. As we speak it is working non stop but not collecting any water which tells me something is wrong with it. Does that happen to you at all?
Same story for myself. Bought mine and used it for a year and a half. No issues. Then suddenly stopped collecting water. Luckily I purchased a 4 year warranty for the dehumidifier and was able to replace it for $0. The second one has been working fine for almost 2 years now
Does it automatically shut off once the humidity level reaches the target?
Yes!
What caused the basement water issues and how did you resolve it?
Had a crack in the foundation. Had a mold remediation company come - that was about 1K - Then got a waterproofing company to do french drain and plug up crack for about 6K. Still need to regrade and re-set my patio pavers - but I ran out of ca$h!
When you first tried to set the humidity level, the arrows didn't seem to work. Then, the video cuts and when you return, the arrows work. Is that the same dehumidifier or a different one? I just got an insignia dehumidifier and the arrows don't seem to work.
Nah - I don’t know why I camera jumped there. Probably just cut out some rambling. Same dehumidifier. Still have the same unit and still works several years later. The arrows don’t work at all? Weird. I’d reach out to Best Buy or wherever you purchased - might have gotten a lemon 🍋
Press Comfort Mode to deactivate it. Then the arrows will work
Did you ever get around to posting your second video with the drain hose?!
Actually - after running it for a 2 weeks and emptying the bucket every day - now the basement is nice and dry and the unit rarely runs. I keep it at around 45 humidity level. I guess once it sucks out all the water in the first few days, it doesn't need to work as hard to keep it at that level. No little giant pump needed!
@@QuickTechReviews Great to know! I hope I am that lucky, once I start running mine.
@@QuickTechReviews over a year later, is it still working just fine, and/or are you even still using it? Other reviews suggest some of these dehumidifiers only last a few months.
@@waterbornesapper7953 yes still using it and still works. I have it on the other side of my TOSOT dehumidifier. I like the insignia because I don’t have to dump the basin as often.
It's the ending for meee😂😂👍🏼
🤭haha - thanks for watching.
How has the dehumidifier held up so far?
I've read mixed reviews about their durability and was considering buying the Geek Squad plan.
Have you noticed a decrease in efficiency in the unit?
Whats your personal opinion on the Geek Squad plan? Is it worth it?
Still quite happy with the unit. Working well with no issues. Keeping the basement at 45 humidity level and don’t have to empty it as often as I did during the first few weeks.
I’ve only heard horror stories with geek squad. If it’s only an extra 20 bucks, go for it for peace of mind. But if it’s a hundred bucks I’d skip it.
I just picked up the 35 pint version and was looking to hook up a hose for drainage. Does a standard garden hose work?
It should - yes. Just make sure whatever you’re draining to is lower than the unit. If not, or if it has to travel some distance to drain, pick up a little giant condensate pump.
Just purchased the 50 pint model. For the hose drainage all u do is plug in a hose. Do u need to put some kind of adapter to divert water to the hose and not the basin. I’m planning on draining it into my little giant pump that my furnace and central Ac use to discharge water.
You can just put in a hose - it will drain via gravity. I didn't want to have it drain into my sump pit - and then continue to dehumidify that water; so was going to put it into a little giant and shoot it down my sink - but never got around to it. Unit still works and the 70 pint is a beast.
Is it normal that this thing blows hot air?
Yup, functionally that's how dehumidifiers work. Internally, they're not too different from an AC unit, but instead of dumping the hot air outside, it recirculates it back inside. So you get dehumidified air, in trade for some heat output.
Yes! Jops speaks the truth!
Great vid
Thank you 🙏
SO HOW LONG DID IT LAST ????
Still running strong - although a few of the LED lights have faded on the screen 😢
@@QuickTechReviews thanks. Look at installing this device in your furnace. “iWave-R”. It kills all viruses. It totally cleaned the air in our house. You could do a video on it.
mine died before 2 year mark
Is your unit still working to this day? I need a dehumidifier for my basement and from my researches, it is very hard to find one that would last more than a year or two. Please advise.
Still works! The LED light did fade a bit, so hard to see what the humidity level is, but still works great. 👏
@@QuickTechReviews thanks for the quick reply. How long have you had yours?
2.5 years, full time - set to kick in automatically when humidity goes above 50/55. Right now basement showing a nice 40% so it takes a well-earned break during fall and winter.
I will buy one for myself. Would you please share model reference thanks
@@yannlathro256 I think they discontinued the 70pt for whatever reason. I only see 50pt and 35pt available.
Just search insignia dehumidifier on Best Buy dot com - it’s their house-brand.
Does this produce cool air?
It blows out cool air from the side yes, but i wouldn’t say thats a feature.
😂😂😂 Thank you
FAIL, FAIL, EPIC FAIL. 4 LITERS IN TWO HOURS??? SOUNDS LIKE A LOT
yep - basement was Humid AF. Basement has since stabilized and takes a few days now to fill up the tank. Initially tho, yes, this ate through water!