70-pint dehumidifier with built-in pump - GE APEH70LW NOT RECOMMENDED - read description

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I needed to replace the dehumidifier in my basement and I really like the features on Model APEH70LW from GE. I bought it at Sam's Club. #notsponsored
**UPDATE -- NOT RECOMMENDED**
I received tons of negative comments about GE dehumidifiers but mine was working fine all along. Then it recently died after just 18 months. That’s only 6 months beyond the 12-month warranty. For 22 years in this house, I always bought Kenmore dehumidifiers and they lasted around 6-8 years but sadly Sears is no longer in business. This was my first non-Kenmore dehumidifier and I am grossly disappointed with the 18-month service life.
DO NOT BUY GE DEHUMIDIFIERS.
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@handydadtv 4 года назад

***NOT RECOMMENDED*** I received tons of negative comments about GE dehumidifiers but mine was working fine all along. Then it recently died after just 18 months. That’s only 6 months beyond the 12-month warranty. For 22 years in this house, I always bought Kenmore dehumidifiers and they lasted around 6-8 years but sadly Sears is no longer in business. This was my first non-Kenmore dehumidifier and I am grossly disappointed with the 18-month service life. DO NOT BUY GE DEHUMIDIFIERS.

@zackgilbert8846 4 года назад

Too late. :-) Mine last just under 2 years. Not cool. Any suggestions for a new one?

@lezlialbelo7857 4 года назад

HandyDadTV was there no option for extended warranty? Any appliance over $100 I get the extended warranty. Most warranties run x amount of years after the manufacturers warranty.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

I never buy extended warranties. I can afford a new dehumidifier with all that money saved.

@IBuyBundy 4 года назад

@@handydadtv In the video you said you did buy an extended warranty (6:05) ??

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Turns out I DID buy an extended warranty on this dehumidifier. I generally don’t buy them but I’m glad I did this time! I placed a claim in early July and I’m awaiting a resolution.

@StevenPfeiffer 4 года назад

I have had mine for almost 2 years. Coil rusted and leaked freon. I have it in the basement of my newly built house. It worked great when it was new but I’m not sure if I want to drop another $270 for it to last 2 years

@ladylyonteeth3952 5 дней назад

Thanks for your review. I have a SYLVANIA that I got from ocean state job lot probably 6 years ago now. It has been a little workhorse. I’m now in the market for one with a pump. Very hard to decide, as if the thing goes sideways, it’s bit cumbersome to return.

@handydadtv 4 дня назад

Indeed

@msceo100mill 5 лет назад

Thanks for your review today. I bought the adel50lw model. I really hope it works. I would get sick after working out in my basement and didn't know why until I went through bottles of cold medicine and sinus medicine and realized it had to be my basement and then the weather warmed up and the musty smell got strong as ever. I'm going to have someone come out and check for mold to make sure. I just bought my home a year ago I really hope that it isnt any mold and if it is it's nothing major or costly. Anyway because of this review I went to Home Depot and purchased it for the same price. Unfortunately they played me on my discount of 20 bucks! 😡

@midoriesser2757 3 года назад

Mine broke in 18 months, too. No rust. You are right about getting an extended warranty since their warranty is only 1 year. Honeywell provides 5 year parts warranty, so it's useless to an extended warranty for it.

@handydadtv 3 года назад

It's such a shame that these things go right into a landfill.

@bdourski 4 года назад

Thank you for your review. I purchased one last year and it just failed. fortunately, I had 1 week left before the warranty was up. GE sent me a replacement coupon towards a new one. I tested the unit myself and I determined that all electrical components were working fine including the compressor. The unit had leaked all Freon and of course there is no way to recharge it.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Sorry to hear that but glad you got a replacement.

@donb1183 4 месяца назад

I recently bought the 22 pint version of this unit, no pump. So it has worked perfectly and I would recommend. Will have to see how long it lasts.

@handydadtv 4 месяца назад

Good luck 👍🏻

@arkangelnorthman 5 лет назад

ya ...you use gravity feed. pumps die pretty quick for pump evacuation.

@Guillotines_For_Globalists 3 года назад

My Whirlpool 70 pint from CostCo started icing up after less than 2 months use in our super clean basement. That signifies that it had a refrigerant leak. Returned to CostCo! Not buying another after hearing all of the horror stories and lack of a reasonable longevity, regardless of brand!

@bugpack6 3 года назад

So what is the alternative if you need to control humidity?

@chaumeinguy 5 лет назад

Best DeHUM review on RU-vid so far!

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

👍🏻😊💯

@chaumeinguy 5 лет назад

Hey sir, question for you....basically if I set it on auto I don’t really have to do anything to it, is that right? Sorry I Hope is not a stupid question haha

@stangoodrich5721 4 года назад

I priced a commercial grade dehumidifier last month that my contractors price was well north of 2000.00 and it still only had a 3 year warranty. I'm saying a 1 year warranty on 199.00 is reasonable. If it lasts 2 years that's less than 40 cents per day. You can't buy coffee that cheap , and it has NO warranty.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Awesome point! 👍🏻💯

@drgopta2180 5 лет назад

I believe the pump does not pump out the bucket , it only pumps like a 1/2 cup of water at a time that is is monitoring in a little bowl with a float switch. I have a hisense and it's terrible.

@gogotraveler 5 месяцев назад

I have had mine for 7 years works perefectly

@handydadtv 5 месяцев назад

Consider yourself lucky 🍀

@Mike_Malloy 5 лет назад

For demonstration sake, having the hose drain into a 5 gallon bucket so your audience could see how much water was pulled out in those 2hrs. Otherwise, great video.

@Movies4118 2 месяца назад

Just came across this video while I was trying to figure out why the same unit I have is no longer collecting water. Despite me cleaning the filter and doing all the maintenance as suggested in the owner's manual. I'm disappointed in GE. I paid almost $300 for this thing and it barely lasted 3 years. This country no longer builds quality products. It's all about profits, so cheap manufacturing overseas with cheap labor.

@handydadtv 2 месяца назад

Sad but true

@508ctk 5 лет назад

Thanks, man. I needed info on how to clean the air filter & I got it here.

@yolandayoutsey1255 3 года назад

I have the same issues as everyone else. The drain hose does not work - it goes directly to the bucket. Ugh. I am taking returning it for sure!

@bfoot2211 3 года назад

I must be really lucky mine has been working DAILY in the humid south since the spring of 2018, so three years. Perhaps if they are not used during the winter like up north maybe the seals dry out and the coolant leaks? But down here daily use three years of daily and running great. Did you know when you run a defroster in your car it runs the air conditioner just so that the compressor is turned on year-round to prevent leaks and maintenance issues. Perhaps this machine should be run at least twice a month?

@handydadtv 3 года назад

Good question. Not sure.

@approsetn 3 года назад

Would seem there's been a change in the quality. My mod. ADEW70LRL2 was purchased in 9/15. Hasn't given me the first problem and it's not because of my excellent care! I just cleaned the filter yesterday I think for the first time. I noted it uses 410a, perhaps they've changed to another freon?

@fer8888888 4 года назад

Did it just sit there running using electricity but not producing water any more?

@handydadtv 4 года назад

It stops running even though I set it to run continuously. The fan goes on for a while, but I never hear the compressor kick on.

@flygirlfly 4 года назад

I've had mine running constantly for 3yrs. (With the pump hose).. no problems! Knock-on-wood. You do have to CLEAN IT REGULARLY!!..otherwise you get that stanky mildew smell

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Glad it’s working out for you

@sean95m 3 года назад

Also in the manual it states to have it at least 18 inches away from any obstruction. And you had yours in a corner where it was just a few inches away from one side and back of it. That could be why it when bad. I just got mine and I did buy the 2 year warranty so only time will tell.

@ChristopherMurphy1 3 года назад

I have this exact same model its 14 months ago and its broke. It powers on, runs for anywhere between 1 minute - 20 minutes, and then it just stops. Stays powered on, not a drop of water collected though... stay away.

@handydadtv 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback.

@dennismitcheltree1925 2 года назад

I have lived here for over 40 years and went thru many dehumidifiers. none seem to last to long. this one I have now is a frigidaire with pump, bought 2years 4 months ago. I got the 4 year extended warranty bc I know they will not last. Currently I am on my 3rd dehumidifier and the pump has just went bad on this one. I will say one thing frigidaire keeps replacing them w/o to much trouble.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

It’s a shame they aren’t made better to last longer, like refrigerators.

@dennismitcheltree1925 2 года назад

@@handydadtv I take back about frigidiaire replacing them. They have blacklisted me and won't take my call for replacement. So much for their warranty. They definitely do have have a problem with their pumps, poor engineering

@mrsrichard7835 4 года назад

Hi, thanks for the review. How many sf dose it cover? My basement is 1850 sf.

@ArisBuliteanu Год назад

Dehumidifiers contain electrical components that can go bad, in addition to internal wiring that can short or come loose from connection terminals . Models made within the past decade or so might contain electronic control boards that can burn out and stop working.

@handydadtv Год назад

A dehumidifier is essentially a scaled down refrigerator but they don’t last nearly as long.

@michaeljavert4635 Год назад

Happened upon this video. GE Humidifier drain pump stopped working in 2 weeks. Will be a big hassle to send away then wait, and get it back and still might not work. Would have loved to know how to fix it myself. Did find that there is a gravity feed discharge, so I suppose I will go to the hardware store and buy a condensation pump like air conditioners use and deal with it that way. GE only warrants their stuff for a year, because they know they're not the reliable company they once were and does not want to stand behind the crap they sell. They just want your money, they don't care about you or the products.

@handydadtv Год назад

It’s really sad that appliances are engineered for a limited lifespan. Then they end up in a landfill.

@mikeponte 4 года назад

Mine died just short of 2 years. It is low on refrigerant so I will be adding some to see if I can get it working again.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Let me know if that fixes it.

@michellehood3345 4 года назад

A year and a half for 200 dollars...wow...thanks for doing this...

@ldman906 4 года назад

Dehumidifier is the answer for water issues

@KhamadiPlusOne 2 года назад

6:20 GE only has a 1yr warranty on this item bc they want to sell the extended warranty, and,or, theyre purposely not building the dehumidifiers to last.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

They’re crap. Mine died after the stock warranty but thankfully I had an extended warranty. What a waste. They all end up in landfills in no time.

@pareshtrivedi1 2 года назад

ge dehumidifier pump leaking not able to throw water through pipe

@SirRecon 5 лет назад

Man i paid $270 dollars in Fairbanks, Home Depot

@xcmskim4 5 лет назад

If you were going to use the gravity drain you should of brought the same model without the built in pump. Also all major dehumidifiers on the market (LG, Friedrich, Frigidaire, Delonghi) have one year warranties

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Thanks. This was the only one at Sam’s Club. I didn’t shop around.

@victor2410 Год назад

Lol mine just died after a little under 2 years. Keeps shutting off. Came online and all in seeing is dead after 1.5-2 years. Time to research a replacement that works better

@handydadtv Год назад

Same as me. Instead, I sold the house and moved to one without a basement.

@ianscianablo8507 4 года назад

So....knowing NOW what we do what is the best long lasting dehumidifier? I have a wet basement with fieldstone walls. Very moist all the time.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

I can’t say what is best, but don’t buy GE.

@hogster5935 5 лет назад

I had a GE unit and it lasted 14 yrs. Now looking for another unit. Mine also, once it reach level I set, would turn off. Does this unit?

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Yes, if you don’t connect a drain hose, it shuts off when the internal tank fills up.

@mermer58 2 года назад

I dont recommend any w/ pump. Ours is a Hisense from lowes. I wanted to see how the continuous drain works bc I'm sure they all work the same. Thanks.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Gravity flow is best, but if that’s not an option, a pump is a must.

@rslager4 5 лет назад

I am considering purchasing one for our 1000 sq ft apt. Will this be a good option to control humidity and not have to run the a/c as often? What are your thoughts?

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Nope, that would be counter-productive. Dehumidifiers generate heat so you’d actually run the A/C more often, not less.

@thriftyfirst1587 5 лет назад

Great video; very very helpful...

@lancewhite4807 2 года назад

Purchased at Home Depot with extended warranty so I good for 5 years.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Smart man.

@StartVisit 5 лет назад

will be nice to describe timer and delay functions

@jotu173 3 года назад

Please post how the warranty replacement worked out for you.

@handydadtv 3 года назад

I got a refund from the extended warranty and never replaced it. I sold the house and moved.

@davidgleaner5217 Год назад

do you know the size of the drainage hose for this model, and where you might get it? can't seem to find the specs on GE site. Thanks.

@handydadtv Год назад

I don’t. Sorry.

@mikemitchell8220 5 лет назад

I have a GE ADEL70LRL2 I purchased in Jan. 2016 It stopped working 1 year later. Do not buy a GE Humidifier. They are JUNK. I am guessing it leaked Freon, and there is not valve to re-charge the system. I tore it down to find a way to recharge it, the condenser looked brand new(no dirt), the fan was working, the filter was clean. But the Freon tank was red hot.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Sorry to hear. Mine is working fine.

@andresprince4824 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. Excellent.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Thanks but don’t buy this. Read the description.

@elainenilsson5472 4 года назад

They need a love it button, lol

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Thanks 😊

@eddiep5676 4 года назад

Good straightforward review. Thx

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Thanks

@msceo100mill 5 лет назад

I have a question. Am I supposed to run this dehumidifier constantly? Every day? My basement didn't flood but I had water seep in at the bottom of the floor and the water came out about 10 inch from the wall. I'm not sure whether to constantly run it or run it until there's no more water coming into the bucket.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

You leave it on all the time but, like your furnace, it only runs when it’s needed. You set the desired humidity level. Worst case, yes, it would run continuously.

@msceo100mill 5 лет назад

@@handydadtv Ok thanks😊. Right now its on NS (non-stop) because it smelled so bad. Its getting better now. Maybe i will set the humidity in a day or so. The carpet is still damp in one area.

@msceo100mill 5 лет назад

@@handydadtv Thanks for your precious time. You're really helping a poor lil young lady out 😄

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Let it run for a couple weeks, then set it to 50%. It may still run continuously. Depends on the source of moisture.

@msceo100mill 5 лет назад

@@handydadtv got it.

@kenprepp7259 5 лет назад

How's this unit working so far ? Im hunting/searching/shopping for one and there are so many mixed reviews on every single one out there.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Works great. No Complaints.

@mohamedyossri2529 5 лет назад

How much is that cos i'm not living in USA , I'm in Egypt , thanks 4 info. About

@ryanr5925 2 года назад

Hi.. good video. Maybe it’s just pure luck but I’ve been using this model for about 3 1/2 years now with no issues. I don’t doubt that other people have had problems but maybe there was a bad batch or something 🤷‍♂️🤔 The date of manufacture on the back of mine is 4/18- not sure if that matters though

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Consider yourself lucky

@MM-se7eu 5 лет назад

How in the fu*k do you hook up pump hose/tube!

@HumanStateOfEmergency 5 лет назад

I just bought the 30 pint version. Did you see a huge jump in your electric bill? I'm aware yours is more powerful

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

I’ve always had a dehumidifier so didn’t see any difference in electricity.

@greenidguy9292 5 лет назад

Jon B. It’s basically like running another refrigerator that seldom turns off so you will see a pretty good jump in your electric bill.

@elainenilsson5472 4 года назад

Great review. Thank you.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@crazzei Год назад

Mine ran for two days and then stopped working. I had to replace it already

@handydadtv Год назад

You’re lucky it was still under warranty.

@crazzei Год назад

@@handydadtv I took it back to the Home Depot, gave the customer service lady my receipt and the unit, she hands me back the receipt and tells me to go get a new one and just walk out with it, and if anyone’s stops me hand them the original receipt. So I did it, and someone stopped me, and I told them the story. What a weird experience

@quiles26 5 лет назад

Thanks for the great videos.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching!

@celiactrunc 2 года назад

still happy after 3 years ? please let me know as I need one

@handydadtv 2 года назад

No! Read the description.

@Qmedjoe 4 года назад

Thanks bud! I’m buying this one with the warranty! Liked and subscribed 👍🏻😊

@Qmedjoe 4 года назад

Just found out they no longer make this model anymore 😔

@YounggOutWest 5 лет назад

What’s the best humidity temperature settings?? My buck fills up fast

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

I do 50%

@aguyandhiscomputer 5 лет назад

Timely video for me. I've had a couple only last a year or two. Not sure if they were duds or they're making them cheap.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Well, this unit certainly FEELS solid. Let’s hope that’s an indication of quality. Fingers crossed.

@francesrobertson2244 3 года назад

My GE dehumidifier never pumped properly, even when it goes down rather than up.....

@handydadtv 3 года назад

That’s a shame

@gs2080 2 года назад

I have one. It lasted 2 summers and now does not work.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

Same with me. It lasts a little longer than the warranty period.

@waseembutt7085 4 года назад

I have model APEL70LWQ1(70pint) which died exactly after 2 years and 10 days. GE wont repair or service any of its dehumidifier once it is over 2 years hence $280 goes down the drain. No one these days repair dehumidifier. GE took down my review for the product to safeguard them from Recall. Almost everyone with this model complained this dehumidifier giving up exactly soon after 2 years. Beware of GE products. It does not manufacture quality products as it used to. None.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Mine came with a 1-year warranty. It died after 18 months.

@ethanpn2003 3 года назад

So, does it pump all the water out or just some? ?

@handydadtv 3 года назад

I do not recommend GE dehumidifiers. If you buy one, be sure to get an extended warranty because they don’t last long. I never used the pump but it has a float in the tank to turn on the pump when it gets to a high level. Then it turns off when it gets down to a low level. I doubt it would remove all the water but it wouldn’t matter.

@MBTUE 5 лет назад

So I saw you put the drain hose on but what does it drain into. It has a drain pump ?

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

I use the gravity drain because I have a sump hole where the water absorbs into the ground. It also has a built in pump that can drain upwards, such as into a sink or out a basement window. If neither of those options work for you, it has a tank that can be regularly emptied.

@samuelraymond8834 5 лет назад

Yeah! Right!

@jDot2414 3 года назад

Just got one today for bedroom from Home Depot. I feel like it’s throwing out heat ? Is that normal ?

@handydadtv 3 года назад

Yes. Dehumidifiers generate heat.

@jDot2414 3 года назад

@@handydadtv thanks for the reply !

@dandillon5163 2 года назад

The people who make these really have us fooled. There only 2 maybe 3 companies who make all the different brands. So if you say I won’t buy that brand again, and buy another brand the same company could still be getting your money. You can’t win.

@handydadtv 2 года назад

And they all end up in a landfill. It’s sad.

@larryreaves5156 4 года назад

fEW cAVETS, i NOTICED IN YOUR REVIEW THAT YOU ARE NOT FOLLOWING THE clearances THAT ARE SPECIFIED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL TO ALLOW FOR ARI FLOW IF THIS IS NOT FOLLOWED YOU WILL SURELY BLOW OUT THE COMPRESSOR BECAUSE LITERALLY THE UNIT CANNOT BREATH AND HENCE A BLOWN COMPRESSOR, AS ALWAYS REA FHT OWNERS MANUAL DONT JUST SIMNPL TAK IT OUT THE BOX AND PLUG AND PLAY

@ardiemclelland2039 5 лет назад

The new ones do look nice but it will likely lose its refrigerant within a few years.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Why?

@ardiemclelland2039 5 лет назад

The new high pressure refrigerant and thin metals do not work well together.

@TomMinnick 3 года назад

I have the same one and it died as well :/ Does any one have any recommendations on an alternate? I don't mind spending the $ if it's not going to be a POS that dies in less than 2 years.

@wonthefight 5 лет назад

I wish yours had a pump. Mine does and I can't figure out how to install it. The directions enclosed didn't really cover how to install.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Mine has a pump but I didn’t need to use it.

@nobooty69 5 лет назад

It's cuz you Stoopid

@ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801 4 года назад

So does this item have an actual pump

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Yes. But I don’t recommend GE dehumidifiers. I got tons of negative comments about the brand, then mine died a few months out of warranty.

@ilovenythismuchilovenewyor5801 4 года назад

@@handydadtv any luck w any other brand im tryna get one for my parents but it's a pain in the a the false advertising w pumps on majority and defrost issues etc

@obbieboy 5 лет назад

Can you set it and forget it? Or do I need to hire elves to drain it every few hours? Especially when I'm on vacation for two weeks and don't want to come back with a moldy bedroom.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Depends on how you hook it up. It can automatically drain down into a floor drain, or pump up into a sink. If these options don’t work for you, the holding tank will need to be emptied periodically.

@mariaharopalencia4756 5 лет назад

Thanks for the video 🙏 blessings -|-

@dwrldgster3151 3 года назад

My same Kenmore broke

@darexdarex 5 лет назад

Where the heck is the damned "drain cover on the back of the unit"? Mine is draining into the tank despite my having connected a gravity-draining garden hose to the side connector. The instructions are very unclear about this. Thanks.

@damianram83 5 лет назад

Great video and you showed and informed well through out you get two 👍👍and a like

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@dancs5414 5 лет назад

That shirt lies. You're handsome also.

@ivandrofly 3 года назад

that is too tight... at least 20cm from all site to avoid fire

@justice62675 5 лет назад

Read other reviews about the GE 70; two lasted about two seasons. GE junk.

@handydadtv 5 лет назад

Not mine. Still working great.

@stangoodrich5721 4 года назад

There are millions of people who will spend 500 dollars or more for a pair of shoes that end up at Goodwill or even in the landfill within a year. 2 seasons for less than 500 bucks is not a rip-off. Especially considering it should be running 24-7-365...if you have a need for a dehumidifier in most cases it is constant. There are periods during the year of peak demand , but there is almost always some demand. Areas with high humidity almost always have high humidity. Not defending GE. Just saying where we set the bar for quality is probably skewed. And 2 or 300 dollars really isn't that much these days.

@jameshousden3400 3 года назад

MINE LASTED 2 YEARS

@handydadtv 3 года назад

That's 30% longer than mine. I guess you're lucky.

@louishollandjr 5 лет назад

Ge shouldn't be in business for Basements.

@bogdancirlan4794 5 лет назад

Kinda loud mate...

@knman0010 Год назад

These are junk... only lasts 2 years....coolant leaks out.. it uses r410 coolant so recharging coolant costs more than a new unit.

@handydadtv Год назад

I agree. Mine died right after the warranty expired.

@kenkell9584 Год назад

Piece of Junk-Rip off there should be a recall on these worked 17 months before no longer draws out moisture-likely lack of Freon.

@handydadtv Год назад

Yeah mine stopped working right out of warranty.

@brianmccutcheon8422 4 года назад

Mine died after 1 season. Piece of crap.

@handydadtv 4 года назад

Thankfully I bought an extended warranty so I got some money back.

@brianmccutcheon8422 4 года назад

HandyDadTV keeping the video up as-is is somewhat dishonest then, don’t you think? I haven’t found a single review anywhere on the web of this thing lasting more than 2 years. I’ve absolutely had it with anything American-made, especially GE.