Dehumidifiers / Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi vs Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
$219.00
VSFrigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
$309.00
Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi vs Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
The default 50-pint: honest rating, real Wi-Fi, no pump, and $88 a year on the meter.
Wins overall by 0.1 points
Quick Verdict
This is close. The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi edges ahead by 0.1 points, but that margin is inside the noise — the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi is a defensible pick on its own terms. A small unit whose pint claim actually matches its DOE test — rarer than it should be.
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi and Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi are both current-generation dehumidifier models, and the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi is $90 cheaper than the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi ($219 vs $309). On Moisture Removal, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads (7.5 vs 3.5/10) — actual water pulled out of the air per day at a condition a home experiences, judged against the DOE-verified figure rather than the coverage claim on the box. On Running Cost, the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads (7.0 vs 5.0/10) — the kWh/yr on the ENERGY STAR certification and what it costs at the meter. On a machine that runs most of the year this dominates total ownership cost — often a third of the purchase price annually. On Quietness, the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads (6.5 vs 5.5/10) — measured dB where published, weighted by where the machine actually lives — a 58 dBA crawlspace unit under a floor is fine, a 54 dB cube next to a desk is not. Overall, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 5.9/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 5.8/10 for the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi, though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi | Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.00 | $309.00 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Rated Capacity (and Which Standard) | 22 pints/day, on the 2019 DOE scale (65°F/60% RH). Under the pre-2019 test this same machine would have been marketed as roughly a 30-pint | 50 pints/day on the 2019 DOE scale. Retailers say the quiet part out loud: Appliance Guys lists the Frigidaire 50-pint as "50 Pint Dehumidifier (Old 70 Pint)". Any review or listing calling a current Frigidaire a 70-pint is using the pre-2019 scale |
| ENERGY STAR / DOE Verified Capacity ( pints/day) | 22.57 pints/day per Appendix X1, Integrated Energy Factor 1.70 L/kWh, 283 kWh/yr — Frigidaire's own filing in the ENERGY STAR Certified Dehumidifiers database, model FHDD2234W1, on market 6 November 2024 | 49.95 pints/day per Appendix X1 (FHDD5033Y1 sibling SKU), IEF 2.01 L/kWh, 520 kWh/yr — Frigidaire's own ENERGY STAR filing. The R-32 FHDD5034 variant tests at 49.71 pints/day and 521 kWh/yr |
| Technology & Refrigerant | Compressor (refrigerant), R-32, 260 watts, 3.5 amps at 110-120V | Compressor (refrigerant), R-32, 545 watts, 8.5 amps at 115V |
| Low-Temperature Operation & Defrost | 41°F to 89°F per Frigidaire's spec sheet, with automatic defrost. The 41°F floor is a design limit, not a promise of useful output at 41°F — below about 65°F a compressor unit gives up an increasing share of its runtime to defrost | Down to 41°F with automatic defrost (Frigidaire lists 41-89°F on the FHDD generation). Below roughly 65°F output falls and defrost time rises; in a 50-55°F basement a desiccant unit will out-dry it despite the smaller pint number |
| Claimed Coverage | Frigidaire's own materials position this as a small/medium room, bedroom and bathroom unit. Retail listings quote 350 sq ft (Home Depot, for the equivalent FFAD2234W1) and 1,500 sq ft (a Walmart listing for the same 22-pint) — a more than four-fold spread for one machine | Frigidaire positions the FHDD5033W1 for medium/large rooms and basements without a square-footage number; the discontinued FFAD5033W1 it replaces was sold as a 1,200-1,500 sq ft unit while rivals with identical DOE ratings claim 4,500-7,000 sq ft. Coverage claims in this category are not comparable between brands |
| Tank Capacity & Refill Interval | 1.7 gallons / 13.6 pints. At the rated 22.57 pints/day that is emptying it about twice a day if you are not using the drain port | 1.9 gallons (15.2 pints). At the rated 49.95 pints/day that is three or more emptyings a day without a hose — the single most common complaint about every 50-pint unit here |
| Continuous Drainage (Hose, Gravity, Pump Lift) | Continuous gravity drain port. Frigidaire's published spec sheet does not list a hose in the box, and there is no pump on this model — the port has to sit above the drain | Continuous gravity drain port; no pump on this model. Frigidaire's spec sheet does not list a hose in the box. Frigidaire does sell a pump variant (FHDP5033Y1, 49.95 pints/day, 520 kWh/yr) if you need lift |
| ENERGY STAR Status | Yes. 283 kWh/yr, IEF 1.70 L/kWh. Not on the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient list | Yes. 520 kWh/yr, IEF 2.01 L/kWh. Not on the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient list |
| Annual Running Cost | About $48/yr (283 kWh x $0.17/kWh) on ENERGY STAR's standard usage assumption | About $88/yr (520 kWh x $0.17/kWh). On a unit that runs most of the year this is the dominant ownership cost — roughly a third of the purchase price every year |
| Noise | Not published by Frigidaire for the 22-pint. The 50-pint sibling is listed at 51.5 dB | 51.5 dB (retailer spec table). Frigidaire does not publish a dB figure on its own product page |
| Warranty (incl. Sealed System) | 1 year parts and labour. No extended sealed-system term is published — compare Honeywell's 4 additional sealed-system years and Aprilaire's 5 | 1 year limited, parts and labour. No separate sealed-system term |
| Recall History | No recall covers the FHDD generation. Frigidaire-branded dehumidifiers were named in the earlier Gree recalls (2013 and the 2016 expansion) covering 2005-2013 production — a different manufacturer and a different decade, but the brand history a buyer should search before buying used | No recall covers the FHDD generation. Frigidaire-branded dehumidifiers appeared in the Gree recalls of 2013 and 2016 (2005-2013 production, different manufacturer) |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Capacity-Claim Honesty
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — a 0.5-point margin on this category's trap dimension. Since the DOE changed the test condition from 80°F/60% RH to 65°F/60% RH in 2019, the same machine that was a '70 pint' is now a '50 pint' — and manufacturers freely mix the two scales, plus a third 'saturation' figure taken at 95°F/90% RH. A high score means the pint number on the box matches the DOE Appendix X1 figure the manufacturer filed with ENERGY STAR. A low score means the marketing number is measured somewhere the buyer's house never is.. If that is what you are buying for, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi does not close the gap elsewhere.
Moisture Removal
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 7.5 against 3.5 — a 4.0-point margin on actual water pulled out of the air per day at a condition a home experiences, judged against the DOE-verified figure rather than the coverage claim on the box. If that is what you are buying for, the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi does not close the gap elsewhere.
Cold-Room Performance
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 4.0 against 3.5 — a 0.5-point margin on what happens in a 50-55°F basement, garage or crawlspace. Compressor coils frost below roughly 65°F and auto-defrost buys back the coil at the cost of runtime; desiccant rotors and hot-gas-defrost units do not care. The single most common mis-buy in the category. If that is what you are buying for, the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi does not close the gap elsewhere.
Drainage & Tank Practicality
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 5.5 against 5.0 — a 0.5-point margin on tank volume measured against daily output, whether a hose is in the box, whether gravity drainage needs the unit propped up, and whether there is a real pump and how high it lifts. If that is what you are buying for, the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi does not close the gap elsewhere.
Running Cost
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.0 — a 2.0-point margin on the kWh/yr on the ENERGY STAR certification and what it costs at the meter. On a machine that runs most of the year this dominates total ownership cost — often a third of the purchase price annually. If that is what you are buying for, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi does not close the gap elsewhere.
Quietness
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 6.5 against 5.5 — a 1.0-point margin on measured dB where published, weighted by where the machine actually lives — a 58 dBA crawlspace unit under a floor is fine, a 54 dB cube next to a desk is not. If that is what you are buying for, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Warranty
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi leads clearly here, 6.0 against 5.5 — a 0.5-point margin on coil and cabinet construction, filter grade, and above all the warranty on the sealed system — the compressor is the part that fails and the part most portables cover for only twelve months. If that is what you are buying for, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value for Money
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi and Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi are level here, at 6.0/10 each. purchase price plus multi-year electricity against verified pints removed and how long the warranty protects the compressor is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Best For
Choose the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi if…
- • Running Cost matters most to you — the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 7.0/10 here (the kWh/yr on the ENERGY STAR certification and what it costs at the meter. On a machine that runs most of the year this dominates total ownership cost — often a third of the purchase price annually).
- • Quietness matters most to you — the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 6.5/10 here (measured dB where published, weighted by where the machine actually lives — a 58 dBA crawlspace unit under a floor is fine, a 54 dB cube next to a desk is not).
- • Capacity-Claim Honesty matters most to you — the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 9.0/10 here (this category's trap dimension. Since the DOE changed the test condition from 80°F/60% RH to 65°F/60% RH in 2019, the same machine that was a '70 pint' is now a '50 pint' — and manufacturers freely mix the two scales, plus a third 'saturation' figure taken at 95°F/90% RH. A high score means the pint number on the box matches the DOE Appendix X1 figure the manufacturer filed with ENERGY STAR. A low score means the marketing number is measured somewhere the buyer's house never is.).
- • You want to spend less — it's $90 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is closet-bathroom.
Choose the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi if…
- • Moisture Removal matters most to you — the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 7.5/10 here (actual water pulled out of the air per day at a condition a home experiences, judged against the DOE-verified figure rather than the coverage claim on the box).
- • Cold-Room Performance matters most to you — the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores 4.0/10 here (what happens in a 50-55°F basement, garage or crawlspace. Compressor coils frost below roughly 65°F and auto-defrost buys back the coil at the cost of runtime; desiccant rotors and hot-gas-defrost units do not care. The single most common mis-buy in the category).
- • Your main use case is basement.
Pros & Cons
Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
Pros
- +The pint number on the box is the DOE number and it matches Frigidaire's own ENERGY STAR filing to within half a pint — the honest end of this category
- +R-32 refrigerant with a GWP of 675 against R-410A's 2,088, and it runs on 260W
- +Real Wi-Fi humidity monitoring, so you find out the basement is at 70% without going down there
- +$48/yr running cost is half what the 50-pint units cost to run
Cons
- −22 pints/day on the current scale is a small machine — it is not a basement unit whatever a 1,500 sq ft listing claims
- −Coverage is quoted between 350 and 1,500 sq ft across retailers for the same 22-pint platform
- −No drain hose listed in the box and no pump option, so continuous drainage needs elevation plus a hose you buy
- −1 year parts and labour with no separate sealed-system cover, on a machine whose compressor is the expensive part
- −Frigidaire publishes no dB figure for this model at all
Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi
Pros
- +Verified 49.95 pints/day against a 50-pint claim — the number on the box is the number on the test
- +1.9 gallon bucket is the biggest of the conventional-shape units here, so it needs emptying less often than the GE's 10-pint tray
- +R-32 at 545W is efficient for the class, and Wi-Fi genuinely helps on a basement machine you never look at
- +A pump version of the same platform (FHDP5033Y1) exists with the identical DOE rating if you need lift
Cons
- −$88/yr to run — over three years the electricity costs most of what the machine did
- −No pump and no hose in the box; gravity drainage needs the unit raised above the drain
- −Even 1.9 gallons is under half a day at rated output if you cannot use a hose
- −Frigidaire publishes no coverage figure and no dB figure on its own page for this model
- −1 year parts and labour with no sealed-system extension, against 5 years from Aprilaire and 6 from AlorAir
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FAQs
Is the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Moisture Removal, the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi?+
The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores higher on Moisture Removal (7.5/10 vs 3.5/10) — actual water pulled out of the air per day at a condition a home experiences, judged against the DOE-verified figure rather than the coverage claim on the box.
Which is better for Running Cost, the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi?+
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores higher on Running Cost (7.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — the kWh/yr on the ENERGY STAR certification and what it costs at the meter. On a machine that runs most of the year this dominates total ownership cost — often a third of the purchase price annually.
Which is better for Quietness, the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi?+
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores higher on Quietness (6.5/10 vs 5.5/10) — measured dB where published, weighted by where the machine actually lives — a 58 dBA crawlspace unit under a floor is fine, a 54 dB cube next to a desk is not.
Which is better for Capacity-Claim Honesty, the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi or the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi?+
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi scores higher on Capacity-Claim Honesty (9.0/10 vs 8.5/10) — this category's trap dimension. Since the DOE changed the test condition from 80°F/60% RH to 65°F/60% RH in 2019, the same machine that was a '70 pint' is now a '50 pint' — and manufacturers freely mix the two scales, plus a third 'saturation' figure taken at 95°F/90% RH. A high score means the pint number on the box matches the DOE Appendix X1 figure the manufacturer filed with ENERGY STAR. A low score means the marketing number is measured somewhere the buyer's house never is..
Is the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi worth the price difference over the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi?+
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi is the cheaper option at $219 versus $309. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Moisture Removal.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi is the better fit if you mainly care about closet-bathroom. The Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi is the better fit for basement.
What's the warranty on the Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi vs the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi?+
The Frigidaire FHDD2234W1 22-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi ships with a 12-month warranty; the Frigidaire FHDD5033W1 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Waykar PD160B 34-Pint Dehumidifier (2,000 sq ft) — $169.99
Premium Option
Honeywell TPFIT50PWK 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Drain Pump — $419.95
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