Frigidaire Dehumidifier FGAC7044U1 Review

Finding a great dehumidifier in today’s crowded marketplace is often a difficult task, having tested many dehumidifiers for their performance, durability and appearance we can definitely say that the Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 stands out.

Read our review below to learn about what we found after testing this dehumidifier to see if it fits your needs.

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Construction and Design

The Frigidair FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier comes with a sturdy design comprised of durable plastic. It features a white exterior with a matte finish that allows it to blend easily with the majority of home décors.

The matte surface allows this dehumidifier to attract fewer dirt particles and dust than its shinier counterparts. All the components comprising this machine are well-constructed, particularly the water tank and control panel. Since it’s a powerful machine, the Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier is understandably quite heavy.

It weighs 46 pounds but comes with caster wheels and handles for easy mobility. This unit’s water reservoir is fitted with a brace across the top, which renders it sturdier when moving and emptying the bucket.

• This unit comes with a 1-year warranty on parts and labor and an extended 5-year warranty on the sealed components of the unit, making it a stress-free and reliable companion in a home. Therefore, users can expect to complete their dehumidifying projects without worrying about faultiness or untimely breakdowns.
• It also features a 6-feet extra-long power cord with three pongs that eliminates the need to use an extension cord.
• The Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier outperforms its competition significantly because it comes with cord storage. It features built-in plastic hooks around which users can wrap the power cord for easier storage and movability.
• This unit features a front grille for air intake rather than the ventilation slits (louvers) found in most large capacity dehumidifiers.

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

With a capacity to extract up to 70 pints of indoor moisture, the Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier is an excellent performer that can effortlessly handle even the most demanding humidity issues. But if you are looking for a much smaller capacity then check out our review of Keystone KSTAD354D dehumidifier

This unit can easily cover vast rooms measuring as much as 1,400 square feet. Also, the unit’s condensate reservoir can hold up to 16.3 pints of water, which significantly reduces the frequency of emptying the dehumidifier. The Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier serves the added task of purifying the indoor atmosphere all thanks to the washable air filter that captures contaminants like pollen, dust mites and mildew.

• With a decibel level of 53.4 on the highest setting, the Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier is among the quietest units in its class.
• While this dehumidifier isn’t the most energy-efficient large-capacity device, it’s among the best performing units in this aspect.
• The Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier operates optimally in temperatures ranging between 41 degrees F and 96 degrees F. The low-temperature operation goes a long way in saving the user on energy consumption and the resulting utility bills.
• The Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier comes with a humidity sensor and built-in humidistat that make it easy for users to control moisture levels in their homes for optimal comfort.
• It also features an innovative compressor that maintains the desired humidity levels between the range of 35% and 85% and subsequently turns itself off to conserve energy. This feature endears the unit to most users as the recommended home humidity levels are between 40% and 60%. Only in very extreme humidity cases will users require setting their desired humidity levels above 85% and thus the unit’s set moisture range is more than adequate for normal applications.

Setup

Setting up the Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier is a walk in the park thanks to the clear manual that comes with the package, giving users ample time to enjoy a comfortable space. Thanks to the simplicity of the display panel, users can easily set their desired humidity level and timer.

It’s also imperative to note that the air intake occurs in the front of the unit and the outlet is on the top. This means that users can position this dehumidifier to be flush against the wall. It also means that the unit occupies far less room than dehumidifiers whose fan outlet is located at the back.

Usability

The Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier comes with several electronic digital controls that allow users to easily customize its power and select the exact moisture level they desire for their home. Once the user selects their desired humidity levels, they can sit back and watch as the unit pulls excess moisture from the atmosphere until optimal levels are achieved.

With ReadySelect digital controls, users of this unit can set their desired humidity, select a fan speed, and monitor the fullness of the reservoir with ease. Also, the filter that collects airborne contaminants and microbes is easy to remove and clean.

• While the larger capacity water bucket reduces the number of times the user needs to empty it, it also makes it harder to lift and maneuver particularly when the container is full
• Users who would rather bypass the water bucket can empty the condensate through continuous draining. This entails attaching a separately obtained garden hose to the back-port and placing the drain hose on a ground-level lower than that of the unit, allowing gravity to pull water from the device. Users can even direct the hose to a garden bed and efficiently reuse the discharged water.
• Homeowners may also choose to purchase an external drain pump and compel the condensate up the sink
• In the event that a home experiences power outage, users don’t need to worry as the unit will restart automatically and restore the previous settings they entered into the innovative control panel.
• The full tank alarm serves to notify users when the reservoir fills up, subsequent to which the unit shuts off automatically. This ultimately saves them the energy they’d otherwise utilize cleaning up the mess resulting from spilling.

Size and Portability

The Frigidair FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier isn’t the lightest of dehumidification units, which is where the caster wheels and built-in carry handles come in handy. The wheels allow users to roll it over hard surfaces ad low-pile carpets with ease.

With both side pocket handles and a top extendable handle, carrying this unit and moving it around becomes child play. This unit also features a compact, elegant design and measures 12.3” x17.3” x25.5”, which means that it won’t take up much space in the room in which it’s placed. While the Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier is a tall device, it only sticks out approximately a foot from the wall.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Maintaining the Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier is pretty easy; users merely need to clean the filter that collects airborne pollutants and microbes. Luckily, users don’t need to guess regarding when to clean the filter as the unit comes with a check-filter light. Also, the filter is easy to pop out and clean.

Users will, however, need to remove the water tank to access the filter for removal.

Areas for which It’s Best Suited

With its ultra-quiet operation, the Frigidair FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier is an excellent addition to rooms in which the user intends to spend most of their time, including the bedroom and living room. In fact, users can easily sleep or hold a conversation near the device without much interruption even when operating at full fan speed. Also, users having humidity issues in their basement, dens and crawl spaces will find this unit a perfect pick as it quickly eliminates dampness from vast, chilly spaces without costing the user excessively in terms of power bills.

Key Take-Away

Generally, the Frigidaire FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier is a top performer when it comes to expedient moisture removal from vast indoor spaces. This unit not only rids the indoor environment of excess dampness but also eliminates dust, bacteria and odor from the atmosphere, which is achieved quietly without noise disturbances.

Areas in which it truly shines include durability, features, functionality and value. It’s also hard to ignore the super-accurate humidity sensor coupled with the inbuilt humidistat.

If you’re scouting for a powerful moderately priced performer with continuous drainage and ease of use, this dehumidifier is an excellent choice. Despite the few flaws that include lack of built-in pump and drainage hose, the Frigidair FGAC7044U1 dehumidifier is a solid unit that works incredibly well in large spaces.

Besides, this unit is among the most inexpensive models in its class, which gives it an above-average value for its users.

Expert Ratings of Frigidaire Dehumidifier FGAC7044U1

8.8

Performance

9.0/10

Design

8.0/10

Maintenance

9.6/10

Features

8.5/10

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