Why it matters
The Midea MAD50C1AWS-A Dehumidifier is a portable dehumidifier with a 1.6 gallons bucket, rated for 4500 square feet and removing up to 50 pints per 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.
The listing names Energy Star qualification.
At its stated 470 watts, running non-stop uses about 11.3 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 middle 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.
Compared with the Midea MAD50P1AWS Dehumidifier: power draw 470 watts here vs 515 watts.
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 pints per day removal
- 1.6 gallons bucket
- Rated for 4500 square feet
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- The Midea MAD50C1AWS-A Dehumidifier 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.
| Model number | MAD50C1AWS-A | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Room coverage | 4500 square feet | Retailer |
| Wattage | 470 watts | Retailer |
| Tank capacity | 1.6 gallons | Retailer |
| Moisture removal | 50 pints per day | Retailer |
| Airflow | 223.7 cfm | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More dehumidifiers we cover
- BLACK+DECKER BDM50WCDA Dehumidifier
- AprilAire E130 130 Pint Energy Star Whole House Dehumidifier $2,335
- Shinco SDZ1-150P-W Dehumidifier
- ALORAIR Sentinel HD90 Dehumidifier
- Candy CAS-CF12W Dehumidifier
All dehumidifiers, compared in one table · Every Midea product we cover
Final verdict
A solid choice for damp basements. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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