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Customer Reviews for GE 70 pt. Dehumidifier

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Model #ADEL70LW

Store SKU #1002240065

  • 70 pints per day dehumidifier
  • Hose connection for continous drain option
  • LED digital controls

Customer Reviews

  • 4.4
    out of 3,461 reviews
  • 80% recommend this product
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Only Runs for a Few Minutes
Put into service on 9/30/19 in the basement that has heat/AC year around. For the past several months it will only run for a few minutes. Display functions appear normal and I can change the settings but it has to be turned off and on to get it to run. Tried all the settings including the setting to run continuous and still has the same problem. Looks like I'm off to purchase a replacement and it won't be a GE...
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Response from GE_AppliancesAug 18, 2023
Hello, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're incredibly sorry to hear that this is your dehumidifier stopped working. We appreciate your feedback and we will pass it along to our product team. We're sorry that we let you down with this model. We hope that you will give our products another chance in the future as we continue to improve. -Charlie@GEA
    Reliable
    I've had this dehumidifier for over a year and it's still running perfectly. Hopefully, it stays that way. It's a little noisy but I don't have anything to compare it too since this is my first one I've used. I would recommend this product to whoever is looking for a dehumidifier . I can't speak on customer service or delivery since i bought it at the store and haven't needed to use customer service.
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      As described. Easy to set up. Exceptionally quiet. Seems to work less hard/often than the one it replaced.
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      I never knew I had this much moisture in my home. I have to empty it at least 3 to 4 times a day.
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      Very quiet and does the trick - Keeping the basement at 50 % Humid.
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      I empty that thing at least 3xs a day. Very powerful!!! Very good product.??
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      It works really well in the basement. It’s quiet and and dries the air so fast!! I love it!
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      Stopped working after 18 months
      Fan runs but not the compressor. No water being removed with hose attached or just bucket. Tried all the trouble-shooting suggestions. We've had a Home unit running perfectly for 6 years. Waste of $275. Home Depot should stop selling these units.
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      Response from GE AnswersAug 8, 2023
      Hi there - thanks for sharing your feedback. Our apologies that your unit stopped working after such a short time - that is certainly not the ownership experience we strive for. We ask that you please reach out to us via private message so that we may learn more about your situation. Kind regards. Lauren@GEA GE_Appliances
        The dehumidifier is doing its job. I love it.
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        Hose connection is very fussy - leaks and causes the bucket to fill and overflow. Prefer external connection that is available on other brands.
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        Response from GE AnswersAug 2, 2023
        Hello- We are happy to help! We recommend checking the garden hose where it attaches to the unit. A loose or bad connection will cause leaking into the bucket and through the hose at the same time. If water is not draining through the hose, please check the following:

        Make sure you have a good connection where the garden hose attaches and that there is a rubber washer properly installed in the end of the garden hose. If the connection is loose, gently tighten the connection with pliers.

        If the hose is pushed into a drain (like a standpipe), make sure it is not pushed in too far. If the hose is touching water, it will not drain. Pull out the hose until the hose outlet is above the water line.

        Cut off any excess hose so that it is moving in a straight line to the drain.

        Avoid using an old or damaged garden hose.

        Clean the dehumidifier drain and hose:

        If there is water in the bucket, empty the bucket.

        Unplug the unit.

        Clean the dehumidifier drain with a baby bottle brush or pipe cleaner (like used for kids crafts).

        Clean the drain hose with the same.

        Make sure the drain hose is routed downward. If the drain line is mounted at a steep angle downward less material will accumulate in the hose and drain. If you have any questions, please let us know. We are here to help! Joyce@GEA GE_Appliances
        • Verified Purchase
        Very happy with this dehumidifier! Works really well, cleared up damp musty basement quickly, within hours. Love how quiet it is. Definitely recommend!!
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        Works great. Wish it were quieter but gets the job done. Was delivered with no damage. All of them in the store on the shelf were damaged. And buying on line was more money. That’s ridiculous!
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        • Verified Purchase
        Took it out of the box, read the directions, it was up and running in 30 minutes with no issues... Simple, efficient, done!
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        Died after 3 yrs
        Had this for about three years then it died. Only used it half of the year. For this price you're paying ~$100/yr.
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        Response from GE AnswersAug 2, 2023
        Hey there - thanks for taking the time to write a review. Our apologies that your unit did not last as long as you’d hoped - as we can certainly understand how disappointing it can be when an appliance doesn’t live up to expectations. We will be sharing your review with our engineering and design teams as they are always looking for ways to improve our products and will utilize your feedback in future design considerations. Please feel free to reach out if there is anything we can assist with. Take care. Lauren@GEA GE_Appliances
          Doing its job well.hoping it has a long life.
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          • Verified Purchase
          This thing is a BEAST! 2 years strong like a champ
          We bought this back in 2021 in WA during a mega heat wave. We got a LOT of humidity in the area and this thing filled up within 4-5 hours. Since then we’ve ran it almost daily for 2 years and it’s been great! We’re now in San Diego with abnormally high humidity and its still going strong. Without it on we notice a ton of condensation and feel the difference. Makes the central air a lot more efficient. If you’re in a small space it can slightly heat the room.
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            do not recommend
            We have this dehumidifier just over 1 year. As soon as we hit 1 year and 2 weeks, it stopped working. Of course there is a 1 year warranty on it.
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            Response from GE AnswersJul 31, 2023
            We hate to hear that your unit stopped working. To troubleshoot, we recommend making sure that it is plugged completely into the outlet. If problems persist, we recommend checking the house fuse/circuit breaker box and replacing the fuse or resetting the breaker. We hope this helps, and should you have any additional questions, please reach out to us.- Kianna@GEA GE_Appliances
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              We'll see if this dehumidifier lasts longer than a year.
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              The dehumidifier is doing an excellent job keeping the humidity down in a very humid basement. The basement is 1394 square feet, and since buying this, the humidity has gone from 85% down to 50%.
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              Working great, empty it twice a day. No issues.
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              Too early to tell whether this dehumidifier will last. Previous one from HD did not make it a full two years. What we like so far about this unit is the ability to attach a regular garden hose. No more empty the bucket multiple times a day!
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