My Solution To Constantly Failing Home Depot Dehumidifiers | Go Big Or Go Home! SeedMax ECO H70 

I've been using a dehumidifier from 1974 and I still works

I have a Heier dehumidifier in my basement running constantly for the last 15 years.... she's a real Beast

I know this video has been up for 2 years, but now is the perfect time. Is it still working? or has it gone by the wayside like the HD ones. (I keep going through one every year almost lately.)

Thanks for all the detailed information. It really helps me understand what kind of numbers I should expect from a machine here in ASIA. It is NOT UNCOMMON to see 90 degrees and 90% humidity here in the mornings and evenings year round! Thanks again!

Bought a 3 year warrantee for $35 on a Frigidaire 12 years ago and have replaced 3 since then and have not had to pay anything out of pocket. They just ask you to send in a picture of the serial number and a cut power cord. I bought it from Best Buy and Frigidaire makes arrangements with them to supply a new one. Not the most efficient method but for $35 dollars and $215 for the unit I have had 12 years worth of service.

I have a dirt basement with 70% humidity at 70-degrees F. I have had excellent results with Frigidaire 70 pint dehumidifiers. It will bring the humidity down to 45-50%. I use a constant drain hose. I usually get about 6 years from them. As you probably know, they changed the spec on dehumidifiers back in 2019 and now units that were rated at 70 pints are rated at 50 and units that were 50 are now 35. My unit went bad this summer and I was looking at a commercial unit. I almost bought an Alorair but then found a used Frigidaire for $100 so I'm good again for a few years. The one thing that surprised me about commercial units is most aren't rated to last any longer than residential units. 5-6 years seems to be the life expectancy. Everyone I talk to also says to never buy a unit with a built-in pump. I'll be interested in how yours works long term as the price is about the same as the Alorair I looked at. The weird thing with the commercial units is they always rate the pints for saturation temperature. Like the one you got is 138 pints but that is at 90-degrees and 90% humidity. Down at 70-degrees where my basement temp is that unit is only around 65 pints.

I put a surge protector on my dehumidifier. Now I don’t seem to have any problems for the last few years. Also, don’t have it on the same line as your heating systems or water heater. 😊

I have a Kenmore that I purchased new about eleven years ago and it is still running. No issues at all.

Looks like a great choice for most people who actually have to run a dehumidifer for several months per year. I have been running a black and decker BDT70PWT with a pump almost non-stop for 3 years and havent had any major issues yet. Once it dies will likely pursue something like the unit in this video.

The real savings comes when you don’t have to buy a new dehumidifier every year. I use a mobile AC unit to cool down 2 different rooms, moving it once a day. Can’t get a box store unit to last more than 1 year. Extremely annoying to have to not only replace a unit each year, but to have to pay to get rid of the old one.

i was sick of the noise of my dehumidifier and the heat it produces, space it takes etc. I installed a 12000btu mini split a/c in my basement and run it on dehumidify mode. whisper quiet, water drains itself outside, heat stays outside. and my basement is freakin cold, it drops it to 17 degrees celcius.

How have things gone with the dehumidifier since making this video? I ask because I’m thinking about getting a unit to help protect all my tools I’m in NC and the humidity is always high.

I don't understand these comments that say they have a normal big box type dehumidifier, and they've been working for years. That's why I'm watching this video, to hopefully find one that lasts. I've had to get a new dehumidifier every 2 years, and lately, every 1 year for like the past 10 years. Luckily they are within warranty usually. I've tried Danby, Pelonis, Keystone, probably something else I'm forgetting. My Frigidaire's lasted the longest (and was the most expensive). It was just out of warranty, but the fine folks at Frigidaire still hooked me up with a new one. Well, that one went out, then they sent me a check for replacement. So luckily I haven't been out a lot, but I just want something that lasts. Gonna have to try something commercial I guess.

Lol, this is to ironic. I just got off home depots site a second ago looking for another dehumidifier due to one I just bought at another place not preforming as advertised. I clicked on my favorite RU-vid channels and this was the first video I saw. You nailed it on spending the money up front for a better one. Thanks for the info in this video it help me and I will now upgrade to a higher quality dehumidifier.

I have a luco commercial dehumidifier that I have had for two or three years it works great

I'm with you, I'm looking for a whole house dehumidifier that will tie into my return vents on the HVAC. This would be a good system for my shop. The Big Box dehumidifiers, I'm lucky if I get 2 years out of them or around 18 months of use. And the way my house is laid out, I have to run 2 of them. It is funny on Amazon there are 3 different color choices and they are priced differently.

Good info. You might consider a mini split. Not only can it dehumidify, it could heat and cool if necessary. They are extremely efficient and move lots of air too… Just so you know, there are no basements in Florida. :)

I have a Kesnos p235d from amazon cost $213 running for 3 years in my 1800ft basement. Runs almost all day at 55% in huymid months but does the job, super quiet. I also have a sanidry sedona from a basement company in another basement that cost $1500 that I have to replace the filter on every 6 months to a year.. I also had to replace the whole unit 3 times within the 5 year warranty. Honestly I find it to be overkill and way too loud. Yes it runs less often and uses less electricity. But am I really saving any money when you factor in the cost and maintenance? not at all. IMO Commercial dehumidifiers are for ducts or drying after water damage. If you don't get alot of water in your basement all the time I wouldn't bother.

Dang-it!! Was hoping to watch that puppy work! 😋

I really like your video and information.. I have been looking for an extra unit, I liked the reviews. The problem is I tried to use the link and it does not work. Do you suggest another unit in its place? Thanks

I clicked on the link above, but it seems like it is no longer available. I'm very much interested in this, but it looks like it will be rather difficult to buy. Also, how is the one you are using holding up?

Agree completely when it comes to dehumidifiers you get what you pay for I have one in HELL (crawlspace) forgot the brand it's commercial from Amaz has a built in reseviour with pump it's yellow am not going into hell to look for its name but it just works and has made hell a tolerable place. Am on the wet coast of Canada so it has been well used over the last three years and was about $1,400 when I bought it

Do not buy an Aprilaire dehumidifier, expensive to purchase and you have the same problems as a box store dehumidifier just when the warranty expires …. Good luck

Thanks for the info, could you do a long term review of the car lift. I’m getting ready to order the same 9k xl was which I believe yours is. I plan on lifting a diesel excursion/mega cab. This lift should do the job. Pros and cons other than what you may have already discussed.

You mentioned a basement in Florida. I recently learned there are no basements in Florida.

My 50-pint Toshiba (yep, Home Depot) iced up a week ago. Bought 27 July 2020. I also bought the 2-year Asurion "replacement plan". Now for the fun of testing Asurion, whoever they are. I do not understand why these machines run the cooling coils cold enough to freeze, unless it's a scam to sell more units. Could that be?

I have gone thru several HD dehumidifiers as well. A year and a few months they fail. My question is does this unit automatically shut off at the appropriate humity level you set?

the house we bought in 2015 came with a LG pretty standard looking dehumidifier. Still running 6 years later. And I suspect the unit is even older... don't really see any dates on it.

How about an update on the commercial dehumidifier. How's it doing? Any problems?

The problem is it burns water more the the tank can store... if you plump it in with a float switch

What does it cost to run this during a summer month in MI?

I'm not following the math. given that 1 pint is 2 cup.. Seedmax: 30 pints removed, that is 60 cups, so, 2104 watts /60 cups = 35 watts per cup per 24 hours, not 210 watts, Frigidaire: it removed 23.4 pints, that would be 46.8 cups, 1848 watts /46.8 cups 39.5 watts per cup per 24 hours. The conclusion that Seedmax spends less watts per cup of water removed, I agree, but the numbers don't match. what am I missing here?

i would be happy if it just kept running after a few years so i don't have a graveyard of old units in basement.

I purchased a dehumidifier that is too large for my basement. It gets very hot. Should I replace the unit with a unit for a smaller area? Or should I just use the timer to time the unit?

How has this been holding up? I can't seem to find one to purchase anymore

Can we please get an update on the reliability? This is a huge problem and frigidaire/whirlpool/ whomever sells these with whatever brand they slap on it needs sued

Are there basements in Florida?

I’ll try it. Price not bad considering $1000 to $3000 for industrial. Moving my wood shop into a 750 sq foot cinder block shop with No insulation (fixing that soon). 90% humidity at 50 degrees. Do you think this can keep up with weeks of rain and clouds?

When I had a box store dehumidifier in my basement, it put out a lot of heat. Does this heat the garage up a lot? Last thing I want is to heat the garage in the summer.

I'm looking for a good metal construction dehumidifier for one-bedroom one-bath apt. Any suggestions?

Where is that unit made? I have spent a ton of money on those lowes unit to only have them fail in 1 to 2 years.

I had to buy the 165 pint steel seedmax dehumidifier i'm waitng on it to ship to i can put it right in the middle of my basement/

What does it mean when you get the blinking 20 RH & It shuts down?

WorkshopAddict, are you still happy with the 'SeedMax ECO-H70' ?

is there a basement in florida?

500 hours continuous isnt enough of a sample time IMHO.... Ill pass at $450-$500+ for a 65L

you were doing it wrong. you should have bought from costco. you can then return the broken one, which costco in turn, returns to the manufacturer and get their money back.

Great link

Okay I'm from Michigan too and your link is unavailable right now and mine took a poop on me. Which would you recommend next?

The video is for a seedmax but the link is to a different brand?

They don’t sell this model anymore? Your link is no good

My LG just died today at 13 years old.

This one fails too. 500.00 Loss for the Eco t30

FEBREEZE. Stop lying to people🙏🌎

I HATE when somebody does a video and then can't be bothered to answer questions!!!!!! Does this dehumidifier still work as you say it did when the video was made? Your Amazon link also shows a $399 unit with the same sounding features. Any idea what the differences are?

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