Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier vs Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
Rooms with a drain lower than the unit
A 50-pint Wi-Fi dehumidifier with a 2.7-gallon front bucket, top air outlet and Frigidaire-confirmed Energy Star certification. It has no pump, so hose draining needs your own garden hose running downhill, and it needs twelve inches of clearance and a room between 41°F and 89°F.
Published specifications
- Spec sheet: FHDD5034Y1, 50 pints/day, 2.7 gal bucket, no pump
- Spec sheet: 470 W, 8.8 A, 115 V, 72 in cord; R-32
- Maker: Energy Star certified; IEF 2.01 L/kWh; UL, cUL, CSA listed
- Guide: 12 in clearance around; operates 41°F to 89°F, 30–80% RH
- Maker: 24.7 H x 15.9 W x 12.2 D in, 41 lb
- Guide: one-year limited warranty, USA and Canada only
Strengths
- Energy Star certification confirmed on Frigidaire's own page and spec sheet
- Front bucket with handle and splash guard, plus a 72-inch cord
- Detailed maker spec sheet and guide for checking fit and care
Caveats
- No pump: continuous draining needs your own hose running downhill
- Guide limits operation to 41°F to 89°F rooms
- Filter and bucket both need cleaning every two weeks
Read the full Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier guide
Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
Basements where water must be pumped up to a sink
This 50-pint Cube adds a pump that the manual rates to 14 feet of lift, with a 16-foot tube listed by the seller. It still needs weekly bucket emptying, eight inches of space all round and sixteen at the outlet. The top bucket level holds about 4.23 gallons.
Published specifications
- Maker page: MAD50PS1QWT-A, 50 pints/day, 4,500 sq ft, built-in pump
- Manual: maximum pump height 14 ft; listing: 16 ft drain tube
- Manual: top fill level about 4.23 gal, roughly 40.5 lb of water
- Manual: 8 in clear on all sides, 16 in at the air outlet, indoor only
- Manual: working range 41°F to 95°F; listing says 90°F upper rating
- Listing: 14.45 D x 14.76 W x 14.96 H in, 41.5 lb, 470 W, 115 V
Strengths
- Pump lifts water up to 14 feet, per the manual
- Large bucket nests the machine for compact storage
- Washable side filters with a 250-hour reminder and Wi-Fi app control
Caveats
- Manual still asks for weekly bucket emptying when pumping
- Pump start-up is loud for three to five minutes, per Midea
- Listing and manual describe pump activation differently
Read the full Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump guide
How to choose between them
Choose the Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier if your situation matches: Rooms with a drain lower than the unit. Its main caveat: No pump: continuous draining needs your own hose running downhill.
Choose the Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump if your situation matches: Basements where water must be pumped up to a sink. Its main caveat: Manual still asks for weekly bucket emptying when pumping.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- Frigidaire product page for the 50 Pint Dehumidifier with Wi-Fi FHDD5034Y1 Source for Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Frigidaire product specifications sheet for FHDD5034Y1 Source for Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Frigidaire use and care guide for FHDD5034Y1 supplied with the Amazon listing Source for Frigidaire FHDD5034Y1 50-Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Midea US product page for the Cube 50 pt. dehumidifier with built-in pump MAD50PS1QWT-A Source for Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
- Midea owner's manual for the Cube range linked from the MAD50PS1QWT-A page Source for Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
- Same Cube owner's manual as supplied with the Amazon listing Source for Midea Cube MAD50PS1QWT-A 50-Pint Dehumidifier with Pump
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