Honeywell Dehumidifier TP50WK Review & Ratings

Keep your house cool and free of mold with the Honeywell TP50WK—an efficient and easy to use dehumidifier. This appliance is capable of reducing moisture levels from large rooms measuring 3000 sq. ft. It offers continuous drainage and features auto-restart and automatic operation—some of the best features found in dehumidifiers as claimed by the manufacturer.

Well, we put this dehumidifier through our Rigorous Testing and found out:

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The Honeywell TP50WK features a compact, box-like design with a glossy white finish.

Its energy star rating coupled with other great features like smart digital humidistat control, a full tank alert light, continuous drainage, auto shutoff, washable filter, LED display, caster wheels and detachable spill-free water reservoir makes it an excellent appliance.

It is 7 pints tank coupled with two-fan speeds enables it to efficiently remove 50 pints of moisture from the indoor environment in a day.

Pros

  • Energy star rating that facilitates enhanced savings on energy bills
  • Operating sound is very quite (50 decibel)
  • Features an auto-restart feature that automatically turns the unit on after a power outage
  • An alert system that warns users when the tank is full
  • Built-in anti-spill system
  • Features a large LED digital display that indicates the humidity levels in a home, timer settings, and room temperature

Cons

  • Small bucket, which compels the users to empty the condensate several timeshoneywell TP50WK Water reservoir
  • This unit lacks a defrost mode, and thus homeowners must turn off the dehumidifier manually

Construction and Design

The Honeywell TP50WK is designed with portability and efficiency in mind. It boasts a sturdy, compact body featuring a glossy white color that compliments any room design. This unit also features a 6 ft power cord for easy connection to the power supply. It was built with environmental friendly refrigerant R410-A, which goes a long way as compared to other dehumidifier in the market.

With an extensive 5-year warranty, it’s quite apparent that the manufacturers of this majestic unit are confident in its durability and reliability.

  • Length – 10.5″
  • Width – 13.2″
  • Height – 20.1″
  • Weight – 34.4 pounds

Power and Dehumidification Capacity

Describing the Honeywell TP50WK using the word efficient is an understatement. This appliance ranks among the top best dehumidifiers due to its prowess in extracting up to 50 pints of indoor moisture within 24 hours. It comes with a hose connection feature that enables users to drain the unit directly into their drainage system, which facilitates continuous dehumidification.

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Despite its high efficiency, this appliance is energy star rated by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), meaning that it doesn’t consume excessive power. This appliance also works in temperatures as low as 41 degrees Fahrenheit, making it ideal for cold regions and chilly rooms like basements and crawl spaces.

We Found: Although this dehumidifier comes with an LED light that indicates when temperatures are extremely low, it doesn’t have a defrost system. As such, users need to switch off the device for an hour or so before starting it up again.

Dehumidification

50 pint

Sound Level

50 dba

Air Flow

118 cfm

Setup and Usability

The Honeywell TP50WK is constructed with usability and convenience in mind. It features a water reservoir with an anti-spill function, which prevents spillage when users are looking to empty their device.

Furthermore, its anti-spill bucket comes with a stand, which prevents it from falling and spilling the water when placed on the floor. The unit is also equipped with an automatic drain feature that comes in handy when looking to omit the need to check on the unit regularly. This, in turn, saves the user ample time and makes this appliance more user-friendly.

The top of the device has an LED digital display that indicates room temperature, timer settings, and humidity levels.

honeywell TP50WK digital panel

  • It features a digital humidistat control that allows the user to regulate the home’s humidity levels automatically.
  • The auto restart feature allows the unit to start and resume its previous settings, which omits the need to reset it every time there’s a power outage.
  • The Honeywell TP50WK’s reservoir features a visual front indicator line coupled with an audible warning system that alerts users when the tank is about to fill up, which results in minimal chances for spillage.
  • The Honeywell TP50WK is also designed with an on and off timer that enables users to set the unit to turn off or on after a few minutes or hours of operation. This goes a long way in saving them on energy bills.

Size and Portability

The Honeywell TP50WK comes with two convenient top handles consisting of rubber linings for enhanced grip. This appliance also features smooth-gliding caster wheels that allow users to move it from one place to another without having to lift it and thus making portability a breeze.

honeywell TP50WK Water reservoir handle

The Honeywell TP50WK measures 10.5 x 13.2 x 20.1 inches and weighs 34.4 pounds, rendering it relatively lightweight and sufficiently compact to fit in tight spaces.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Generally, the Honeywell TP50WK can be considered maintenance-free. It features an easy-to-remove washable filter that makes cleaning simple and saves the user the extra costs they’d otherwise incur purchasing a replacement air sieve.

Its washable filter serves the all-important purpose of removing air pollutants like dust, mold spores, and bacteria from the indoor environment.

Areas For Which Its Best Suited

While the Honeywell TP50WK works perfectly in almost every room, its state of the art features makes it a suitable fit for specific areas.

For instance, the continuous drain function makes this unit ideal for high-humid areas like bathrooms and basements; this feature comes in handy in omitting the need to empty the reservoir every few hours.

This unit also supports low-temperature operation, which makes suitable for chilly areas like crawl spaces and basements.

The Honeywell’s smart digital humidistat control coupled with an automatic restart function allows homeowners to use it in less frequented areas like vacation homes and crawl spaces.

Underwriters Lab has rigorous testing procedures for energy star ratings and has qualified this dehumidifier as energy star rated which means that running this device for long periods won’t cost homeowners an arm and a leg, making it an excellent choice for areas with high RH levels like leaky basements or homes located near large water bodies.

Key Take-Away

The Honeywell TP50WK is an excellent choice for people who value brand reputation when it comes to dehumidifiers.

This unit removes 50 pints of moisture within 24 hours, placing it among the fastest dehumidifiers available in the market today. Its efficacy is supported by a 5-year warranty that covers both durability and dependability. The Honeywell TP50WK dehumidifier comes with a standard-size water reservoir and a continuous drainage option, which makes it an excellent unit for dehumidifying rooms with high levels of moisture.

While the Honeywell TP50WK’s price is a little bit on the higher end, its energy efficiency and excellent features make it a worthy purchase capable of giving users a bang for their buck.

Based on our testing, I would recommend this dehumidifier for anyone who is looking for powerful, portable dehumidifier with sleek design for small to medium area with worry free dehumidification.

SPECIFICATIONS
TypeMedium
Recommended Coverage Area4000 Sq ft
Moisture Removal Capacity6.25 Gallons per day
FilterWashable
Size50 Pint
Energy Star RatingYes
Energy Consumption4.5A / 518W
Product Dimensions14.8 x 11.4 x 24 inches
Full Tank Alert w/ Auto Shut-OffYes
Auto RestartYes
Sound Level50 dba
RefrigerantR410-A Eco-Friendly Refrigerant
Item Weight16.0 kg
ManufacturerHoneywell
Model NumberTP50WK
Warranty5 Years

Expert Ratings of Honeywell Dehumidifier TP50WK

9.4

Performance

9.7/10

Design

9.2/10

Maintenance

9.0/10

Features

9.7/10

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