Why it matters
The LG 50 Pint Energy Star Wi-Fi Dehumidifier (DT501BKRO) is a portable dehumidifier with a 14.3 pints bucket, rated for 4500 sq ft and removing up to 50.0 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 50 pints a day, a 14-pint bucket would fill in roughly 7 hours, so in a damp basement plan on a hose or pump rather than emptying it by hand.
At its stated 480 watts, running non-stop uses about 11.5 kWh a day; in practice the compressor cycles off once the room reaches the set humidity.
Its rated area of 4,500 square feet is above the middle of the range we cover: 61 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 dearest third of the 52 portable models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
It qualifies for our list Best Dehumidifiers for Basements, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Warranty, per the maker: 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Damp basements
- Owners who can run a drain hose
Look elsewhere if
- Rooms far larger than its rating
Pros and cons
Pros
- 50.0 pints/day removal
- 14.3 pints bucket
- Rated for 4500 sq ft
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- Not stated on the LG 50 Pint Energy Star Wi-Fi Dehumidifier (DT501BKRO) listing: airflow. Ask the seller or check the manual before relying on it.
- 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
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| Price | $289.99 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | DT501BKRO | Retailer |
| Room coverage | 4500 sq ft | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 50.0 pints/day | Retailer |
| Tank capacity | 14.3 pints | Retailer |
| Wattage | 480.0 W | Retailer |
| Noise (seller) | 48.5 dB (max) | Retailer |
| Filter type | Washable | Retailer |
| Low temp | 38 °F | Retailer |
| Energy factor | 2.01 L/kWh | Retailer |
| Voltage | 110-120 V | Retailer |
| Refrigerant | R-32 | Retailer |
| Warranty | 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty | Retailer |
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Final verdict
A sensible choice for damp basements. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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