Waykar 80 Pints Energy Star Dehumidifier for Spaces up to 5,000 Sq. Ft at Home, in Basements and Large Rooms with Drain Hose and 1.14 Gallons Water Tank (JD025CE-80)Recycled Claim Standard BlendedENERGY STAR

Excellent dehumidifier that looks and feels well made! This humidifier has a lot of features: air flow speed, timer, humidity setting, swing air flow, and on/off. The dehumidifier has a built in humidity sensor that only engages the unit to start working when the indoor humidity level is above the set level and it will continue to work until the indoor humidity level is at or below the set level. So when I got this dehumidifier and removed all the packing and securing tape; there's a hose and instructions for continuous draining. This dehumidifier has some weight to it, it's not too heavy, it's not too light either and it has an recessed area on both side to lift it and wheels on the bottom to roll it. I'm using the built-in in bucket for manually emptying the water. The dehumidifier will automatically shut off when the bucket gets full of water. So I plugged the dehumidifier up, turned it on, set my desired humidity level to a healthy 30% (30% lowest it will go). Now this unit isn't going to start dehumidifier right away, you just plugged it up and it has to get an accurate reading on your indoor humidity level and will display it on the LED screen as it monitors and locks on to your indoor humidity level. If the indoor humidity level is above the set level, it will start dehumidifying until the humidity level is at or below the set level. If your indoor humidity level is at or below the set level, the dehumidifier will remain in standby mode waiting for the humidity to go above the set level so it can start dehumidifying. It works works very well and dehumidifies the excessive humidity in our home and keeps our home at a comfortable humidity level. Our home is 3,600sq feet with super high ceilings, so I selected the 6,000sq feet dehumidifier to make sure it could handle all our extra indoor space. It pulls a lot of water out of the air and blows dry air back out. We absolutely love it, it works efficiently and effectively!

I recently bought the Waykar 80‑Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier and it's truly transformed my home's atmosphere. Within hours, the air felt noticeably drier, and the musty “wet” smell that lingered—especially in mornings—vanished completely.This isn't one of those small, ineffective units that barely touch the moisture. I monitored my thermostat’s humidity reading drop from the high 60s to a comfortable low‑50s within a day.Continuous Drainage Saves the HassleOne of the standout features is the continuous drain – you can hook it directly to a hose so the collected moisture just goes straight into your sink or drain. No more lugging that tank back and forth! That’s a massive time-saver and convenience boost—no spills, no overflows, and no constant monitoring.Ideal for Large SpacesRated for up to 5,000 sq ft, it handles our whole basement and adjacent rooms with ease. I’m not even worried when it kicks into "dry" mode after laundry—my clothes dry faster and the air doesn’t feel sticky anymore.The Waykar 80‑Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier is a fantastic investment if you’re serious about actually lowering humidity in your home. It’s efficient, powerful, and ridiculously easy to maintain with its continuous drainage. Forget tiny gimmicks—this one works. If you’ve struggled with dampness or want reliable whole-room humidity control, this is absolutely worth it.

TLDR; 5 star for features and general operation. minus half star for pump noise level.================This review is in regard to the version of the product with a pump. When dehumidifiers remove water from the air, you need to empty out the water and there are generally three ways to do this.1. Basin: The water is collected in a basin in the dehumidifier and you must remove and dump out the basin regularly.2. Drain: If your dehumidifier is in a location with a floor drain it can empty directly into the drain. The drain operates through gravity -- it must be below your dehumidifier.3. Pump: You can drain it 'uphill' into a sink that is above the level of the dehumidifier if your system has a pump that can send the water above the dehumidifier.This Amazon product listing has several different models. Only one of the models "150 pints with pump 7000 sq ft" has a pump. This review pertains to the pump model.=============================I have previously used a GE Humidifier with a pump ( https://www.amazon.com/GE-Portable-Dehumidifier-Basement-Bathroom/dp/B0C6L8FDRC/?th=1 ) and my comments are relative to that system.In general I found the Waykar unit to be superior to the GE unit; and I would rate Waykar at 4.5 stars.DEHUMIDIFYING CAPACITYThe Waykar is among the highest capacity I have seen. Waykar rates its removal rate as up to 70 pints per day compared to 50 pints for the GE. I can't measure the difference, but I suspect it is real. These systems are supposed to turn on and off, similar to the way your A/C system is governed by its thermostat. However, the GE would run continuously. This is a sign to me that the GE didn't have the power to 'catch up' to its set humidity. The Waykar unit on the other hand works just like your air conditioner and it turns on for a while then rests for a while.Why does this matter? The fan noise on the GE never stops. The fan on both units is quiet. Again think of white noise like your A/C system. However, it is still nice to have quiet periods with no fan running.RESERVOIR EMPTIES WITH PUMPWhen using the Waykar the pump empties the water before it goes into the reservoir/basin. In contrast, the GE fills the basin and pumps when the basin is full. This means that the GE always has a tub full of standing water, which seems to me like a mold risk. I appreciate Waykar's aproach which always leaves a dry basin if you use the pump.OSCILLATING FANWaykar has a flap above the fan outlet. It has an option to pivot this flap automatically. This helps spread the treated air throughout the room.HUMIDITY LEVEL INDICATORThe Waykar has a humidity level display (eg, 41 for 41% humidity) on the front and top. Waykar's display is more responsive than the display on the GE. You can see the Waykar adjusting in real time. This give you an indication that the unit is actually working.NOISY PUMPThe one area where the Waykar falls short is its pump noise. When the pump is working it makes an irritating brrrrrp sound. The GE pump was silent and didn't have this problem.This is not overwhelming since the pump does not run all of the time. First, remember that the system 'rests' frequently with no noise. Second, under normal operation, the fan is quiet and the white noise of the system is minimal. However, periodically when it collects enough water the pump will turn on for 5 seconds to 30 seconds. During this time you hear the irritating pump noise.The pump may not be an issue if you use the system in a basement, utility area, or run it with the pump off. We use it in the living area and find it more annoying.SUMMARYI rate the unit 5 stars for its overall capabilities and operation. However, I subtract 1/2 star for the annoying pump noise. If you purchase one of the models without a pump, I suspect you will be satisfied.CUSTOMER SERVICE - 5 starsWhen I first found the problem, I reported it to the manufacturer's customer service. They were prompt and polite, but I didn't find their response useful. As a result, I posted my experience here with a poor rating. In response to my rating, the customer service reached out and quickly addressed my issue and they exchanged my unit. I 'think' the pump noise is a little better on the replacement unit, but it is still an issue. However, I have decided to keep it because of the other features -- I will just make sure I turn it off when I have company visiting me. For their attentive resolution I rate service at 5 stars.p.s. Why did I give 5 stars on service when I needed to escalate? There were exceptional circumstances. Normally, after the initial response. I would just have requested an exchange. However, the product was out of stock at Amazon and they only offered returns. Since I purchased on-sale a return and re-purchase would have cost me $75 extra. When the issue was escalated Waykar acted quickly to resolve the problem. They shipped me a replacement directly from their own stock and processed a return at no cost to me. I feel the customer service worked correctly and the extra step/escalation was only needed because of the stock out.