LG 65 Pint Black Dehumidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)LG 65 Pint Black Dehumidifier Model LHD659EBL
I replaced a 4-year-old Whirlpool dehumidifier that started freezing up after running for two hours. It was still under warranty, but a factory-authorized service tech. said the unit needed to have the condenser coils thoroughly cleaned on an annual basis - cost $35 - not a warranty issue. Considering the amount of rust flakes in the condenser-coil area, I opted to replace it.
The LG is used in a finished, carpeted basement. Relative humidity runs around 70% without using a humidifier - 45-50% with one. The Whirlpool unit usually ran non-stop. This LG has a setting that allows it to run two hours on and two hours off, repeating the cycle, or for 4-hour, on-off cycles. Additionally it has a humidistat that can be set to a predesired level. The unit turns off when the level is reached & restarts when humidity exceeds the setting. The machine is a little quieter than the previous Whirlpool, but is still annoyingly loud, and while running, a pulsing sound is very noticeable. The basement gets a low to moderate amount of use, so unless we're entertaining there, the LG's noise level isn't an issue. It's turned off when we have guests. The unit is housed in an attractive, shiny black plastic case that matches a black under-counter fridge & black microwave, which is why I bought it instead of other neutral-colored brands. It has a garden-hose connector to drain to a nearby floor drain.
For me, there is a major problem with the LG. The water bucket gets emptied into a nearby toilet. After at least two dozen attempts, I have never been able to empty it without spilling water on the toilet & floor. The design of the reinforcing ribs, and location of a handle hole in the bucket requires a slow, precise pouring out of water. But even then, I have ALWAYS spilled water, requiring using an old towel to wipe down the toilet and surrounding floor. I suppose a side benefit is that area of the bathroom is much cleaner than the other bathrooms in the house. Had I known about this design defect, I would not have bought the unit. Additionally the handle on the bucket appears to be a bit flimsy - instructions in the user manual suggest supporting the bucket under the bottom to prevent the handle from breaking. It's necessary to use the handle alone, to pick the bucket up far enough to get a hand under it for support. I'd give the LG a solid 4 stars, if not for the bucket-design flaws.


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