Why it matters
The Frigidaire Low Humidity 22 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier (FHDD2233Y1) is a compact small-room dehumidifier with a 13.6 pints bucket, rated for 400 sq ft and removing up to 22.6 pints/day a day.
Aim for 40 to 60 percent relative humidity indoors: drier air irritates airways and skin, wetter air feeds dust mites and mold.
At its full rating of about 23 pints a day, a 14-pint bucket would fill in roughly 14 hours, so in a damp basement plan on a hose or pump rather than emptying it by hand.
At its stated 260 watts, running non-stop uses about 6.2 kWh a day; in practice the compressor cycles off once the room reaches the set humidity.
Its rated area of 400 square feet is one of the smallest ratings we cover: 8 of the 99 dehumidifiers with a stated figure come in lower, and the range runs from 110 square feet to 7,500 square feet.
Price-wise it sat in the middle third of the 11 compact models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
It qualifies for our list Best Dehumidifiers for Bedrooms and Apartments, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Compared with the Frigidaire Gallery 35 Pint Dehumidifier (GHDD3535W1): rated room size 400 sq ft here vs 1200 sq ft; power draw 260 W here vs 370 W; warranty 1-Year Warranty here vs 1-Year Limited Parts and Labor Warranty.
Warranty, per the maker: 1-Year Warranty.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Closets, bathrooms and small bedrooms
- Spaces without a drain
Look elsewhere if
- Rooms far larger than its rating
Pros and cons
Pros
- 22.6 pints/day removal
- 13.6 pints bucket
- Rated for 400 sq ft
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- The Frigidaire Low Humidity 22 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier (FHDD2233Y1) listing states every figure we compare on; they are the seller's numbers, measured on the setting it chooses.
- Pints-per-day figures depend on the test conditions; since 2019 the US test uses cooler, drier air, so newer ratings look smaller than older ones for the same machine.
Specifications
The bracket shows where each figure comes from.
| Price | $179.99 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | FHDD2233Y1 | Retailer |
| Room coverage | 400 sq ft | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 22.6 pints/day | Retailer |
| Tank capacity | 13.6 pints | Retailer |
| Wattage | 260 W | Retailer |
| Noise (seller) | 49 dB (max) | Retailer |
| Airflow | 138.0 CFM | Retailer |
| Filter type | Washable | Retailer |
| Low temp | 41 °F | Retailer |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | Retailer |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | Retailer |
| Warranty | 1-Year Warranty | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- ALORAIR Pump 1300 Dehumidifier
- Ludatido 5253BV1R5 Dehumidifier
- AEOCKY LEO-Lite Dehumidifier
- LG 50 Pint Energy Star Wi-Fi Dehumidifier (DT501BKRO) $289.99
- AprilAire E100 100 Pint Energy Star Whole House Dehumidifier $1,873
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every Frigidaire product we cover
Final verdict
A sensible choice for closets, bathrooms and small bedrooms. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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