Friedrich D70BP 70 Pint Dehumidifier Review (Built-In Drain Pump)

Friedrich D70BP 70 Pint Dehumidifier Review

When I was looking for the best dehumidifier for my basement, like many of us, I asked my friends for their opinion. One of my friends had recently purchased Friedrich D70BP 70 Pint dehumidifier and was very adamant that I too should buy the same. Fortunately, it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life. Go through my Friedrich D70BP 70 pint dehumidifier review to know why you should do the same.

I will talk about its design, key features, drainage system, user-friendliness, and a lot more to provide you with a clear idea about how amazing this humidifier actually is.

Hardware and Design

Like most of high-quality dehumidifiers, Friedrich 70 pint dehumidifier is sturdily built and weighs around 47 pounds. Its height is 25.3”, width is 16.5” and depth is 14”. It has a sleek design and its white finish makes it easier for you to place it in any room with any kind of interiors. The unit is extremely easy to install and has wheels for enhanced convenience.

This Friedrich dehumidifier can remove up to 70 pints of moisture within 24 hours in an area which is as large as 1,300 sq. feet. It comes with a 16.2 pint bucket, which is much larger than some of the other best dehumidifier for basement. This will help in reducing the number of times you need to empty the bucket, if you want to manually remove the water.

If you are looking for a best home dehumidifier for basement, the hose connection at the back of the unit makes this Friedrich D70BP 70 pint dehumidifier a perfect pick as majority of basements feature floor drains. All you need to do is to connect the included hose from the back of the unit and leave it in the drain to automatically release the water into the drain and eliminate the need to manually remove the water.

Even if there is no floor drain in the basement, the dehumidifier comes with a pump for pushing the water in an upwards direction to leave the hose outside the window or in a sink. The dehumidifier is loaded with a number of other features and we will talk about the same in the other parts of this Friedrich D70BP 70 pint dehumidifier review.

Includes

• Friedrich D70BP 70 Pint Dehumidifier
• Owner’s Manual
• Warranty
• Drain Hose

Key Features

Digital Display and Easy Controls –

This Friedrich 70 pint dehumidifier features digital display and its electronic controls are extremely easy to use. There are two different display screens for monitoring the humidity and temperature of the room. The first digital display screen will show the current temperature of the room and timer settings when you press the timer button. The second screen will display the current humidity of the room as well as the humidity level that you want when you make any changes to humidity settings.

LED Indicator –

Apart from the digital display screen, the Friedrich dehumidifier also features a bucket full LED indicator. The indicator illuminates when the condensate bucket is full and the dehumidifier automatically turns off to protect itself from any kind of damage and prevent overflow. Once turned off, you can only switch on the dehumidifier when you have emptied the bucket.

Apart from the bucket full indicator, there is also a handy defrost indicator. When the dehumidifier is used in cold temperatures, frost will start to form on evaporator coils. When there is such a build up, the frost indicator LED will illuminate and the defrost cycle will begin.

Adjustable Humidity –

Friedrich 70 pint dehumidifier has a built-in humidistat which you can easily adjust to control the humidity of any room. You can adjust the humidity between 30% and 90% in 5% increments. Once you have selected the desired humidity, the dehumidifier will turn itself off and on to maintain the humidity level.

Drainage System

The drainage system is one of the most important considerations while purchasing a dehumidifier and this is what we will discuss in this part of this Friedrich D70BP 70 pint dehumidifier review. For complete convenience, this best home dehumidifier allows you to drain the water in three different ways.

• Condensate Bucket– By manually emptying the condensate bucket when the bucket is full and the full bucket LED indicator illuminates. This feature eliminates the need to check the level of water in the bucket time and again.
• Drain Hose – By connecting the included drain hose to the back of the unit for automatic drainage through a floor drain.
• Built-in Pump – With the help of built-in condensate pump. This comes in very handy if there is no drainage on the floor and you want to release the water above the ground surface, for instance, I use this pump to release the water directly out of the window.

Three different types of drainage system makes this humidifier a perfect pick for any of the rooms in your home, basement, garages, and other spaces. Majority of the best dehumidifiers for sale do not offer this versatility when it comes to their drainage systems.

Pros

Let us have a look at some of the best advantages of Friedrich D70BP

• Sleek and attractive design
• Easy mobility with the help of casters
• Easy-to-use electronic controls
• LED lights to indicate full bucket and automatic defrost
• Adjustable humidity
• Energy Star rated
• Removable condensate bucket
• Comes with a drain hose
• Built-in condensate pump

Cons

Just like every electronic appliance, Friedrich D70BP 70 pint dehumidifier also has disadvantages.

• Slightly noisy when fan speed is high
• Dehumidifier is unable to remember previous settings when it is manually switched off

However, the disadvantages of this dehumidifier are nothing when compared with the advantages offered by this unit.

Ease of Use

Next in this Friedrich D70BP 70 pint dehumidifier review, we will talk about the user-friendliness of this unit. The bright digital display of the dehumidifier is extremely easy to use and a person who is using it for the first time can also use it effortlessly. A large number of dehumidifier ratings also suggest that it is one of the easiest to use dehumidifiers. You can easily adjust the machine as per your preferences and it will automatically maintain those settings. You can also monitor the humidity and temperature f the room right from the display screen.

On the display panel, you’ll find auto-shutoff, auto-restart, 24-hour timer and auto-defrost. The auto-shutoff feature allows the unit to turn-off automatically when the desired humidity levels are reached.  With the help of the auto-restart feature, the dehumidifier is able to maintain its previous settings if the unit turns off due to power outage.

Its auto-defrost features comes in very handy if you live in a region where temperatures are generally very cold. It protects the dehumidifier from any kind of damage caused due to build-up of frost on its coils. A large number of dehumidifier reviews also agree that this feature is very useful and makes it perfect for cool garages and basements. Its defrost feature prevents the water in the reservoir and the unit from freezing.

The 24-hour times of this Friedrich dehumidifier can be used in two different ways- You can leave the machine off and adjust it to automatically turn on at a fixed time, or you can keep the machine running and fix a timer to switch it off automatically. The dehumidifier has removable air filters located in the front. You can remove the filter, wash it and then install it again. With the help of the filter, the dehumidifier not only maintains the humidity but also helps in purifying the air. This feature of this unit makes it an excellent choice if you or your family members suffer from allergy.

Energy Efficiency

The Friedrich D70BP dehumidifier is Energy Star rated and consumes much lesser energy when compared with a unit that is not qualified by Energy Star. Thus, apart from being reasonable priced, the machines also offers excellent cost savings throughout its long lifespan.

Warranty Details

The dehumidifier comes with a standard 1-year manufacturer’s warranty on all the parts and an additional 5-years warranty on its sealed system, like the condenser, compressor, etc. I’d also like to mention that its customer service is located in US and a number of dehumidifier reviews suggest that the customer service offered by Friedrich is very impressive.

My Recommendation

The Friedrich D70BP dehumidifier does an excellent job of making your home healthier by eliminating excess moisture which can work as a breeding ground for viruses and bacteria. Apart from this, it also helps in making your home more comfortable by preventing that wet and sticky environment which is very common when moisture is in excess.

The Friedrich D70BP 70 pint dehumidifier is reasonably priced when compared with the amazing features that are highly useful and extremely easy to understand and use. Moreover, it is energy-efficient to ensure that you not only make your home healthier, but are also able to save money on the electricity costs in the process.

Final Thoughts

I hope this Friedrich D70BP 70 pint dehumidifier review provided you with some useful insights into this impressive dehumidifier and has allowed you to make up your mind from the myriad of choices available in the market. In case if you still have any queries about this dehumidifier, feel free to use the comments section below and I will try to resolve your query as soon as possible.

FAQ’s

Q: I want to buy this dehumidifier for my basement. But there are no drains on the floor of my basement. Can the built-in pump be of any use?

A: Yes, with the help of the built-in pump, you can push the water upwards and then directly release the water in a sink or out of the window situated above the ground surface. It is much more convenient than manually emptying the condensate bucket time and again.

Q: I went through a lot of dehumidifier ratings and found that this dehumidifier is excellent for basement. But my problem is, the power source in my basement is exactly opposite to where i want to place this dehumidifier and my basement is pretty large (1500 sq. feet). What should I do?

A: Many customer reviews suggest that this dehumidifier is ideal for a 1500 sq. feet area. As far as the problem of proximity to a power source is concerned, you can use a heavy-duty extension cord for the connection.

Q: I live in a pretty cold region and the previous dehumidifier I had, stopped functioning due to build-up of frost on its coils. Is the automatic defrosting feature of this dehumidifier efficient?

A: Yes, the dehumidifier illuminates the LED indicator for automatic defrosting and turns itself off to eliminate the build-up of frost on its coils. Once automatically switched off, it will automatically turn on as well when the frost is removed. Moreover, it will retain the same settings when it turns on.