Cube 20 Pint Dehumidifier for Basement, Up to 1,500 Sq. Ft. dehumidifier with drain hose, ENERGY STAR Certificated, Smart Control, Compatible with Alexa, White

The Midea Cube 20-pint earned a spot in my personal Hall of Fame for hardworking appliances. When my home developed moisture and air-quality issues, this compact powerhouse ran day and night without complaint—like a tiny, determined superhero with a built-in water bucket! It kept humidity levels steady when nothing else seemed to help, and I could actually feel the difference in the air. It’s easy to empty, surprisingly quiet compared to many other dehumidifiers, and simple to control through the app—a lifesaver when I couldn’t be at home but still needed to manage moisture. Another feature I especially appreciated was being able to set the water-collection cutoff (say at 1½ gallons instead of 3). It made the bucket light enough for even an elderly relative to empty safely—small detail, huge difference. Sadly, my Cube has been through the same environmental mess I’m leaving behind, so I can’t bring it into my new home. But that’s not on Midea! This little unit did its job beautifully and then some. If appliances could retire with honors, mine would be getting a gold medal and a trip to Disney World. Thank you, Midea, for creating a product that helped me stabilize my home, health, and sanity!

I needed a set it and forget it type of dehumidifier for the basement. We have wildly fluctutating humidity levels throughout the year so I needed one that allowed you to set a desired humidity level and it would automatically start and stop as needed to maintain the level. Design: This dehumidifier is very well designed. For those who need a bucket, this one has a large bucket with optional castor wheels and a folding handle. The dehumidifier unit sits on top of the bucket and is removed when emptying, which reduces the weight. I use the bucketless method where it drains into the sump pump hole and requires no regular check ins or maintenance. It comes with a drain tube, which is very short (about 2-3 feet long) but you can attach any garden hose to the unit. One minor annoyance is that in bucketless mode, you can't stack the device on top of the bucket, because putting it back on the bucket stops the bucketless mode automatically. I see how that can be considered a feature, but since bucketless mode requires that the entire drain hose remains lower than the hose connector, and the hose connector ir close to the bottom of the unit, one has to put the unit on top of something to make sure the hose can successfully drain. I had to put it on top of tupperware while the bucket sits idle nearby. It would be nice to be able to put it on top of the bucket without disabling bucketless mode. Basic usage: I set the humidity target to 50%. When it reaches 55-56%, it kicks in and reduces it to 49-50%. Then it enters sleep mode where the fans are turned off. Noise: The fan is fairly quiet even on the high setting. Power consumption: When it is running, it is around 250W When it first stops, consumption seems to stay at 19W for 3 minutes, then drops further to 1.3W (probably some kind of deep sleep) Smart features: I set it up via the recommended MsmartHome android app, which was very straightforward. It seems to be a Tuya compatible app. Not sure if the unit has bluetooth or something like that apart from wifi, but once I created the acct in the app, it autodetected the dehumidifier, asked me for wifi details and within 15 seconds, the dehumidifier was connected to my lan. I then set it up with HomeAssistant locally via the Midea AC LAN integration from HACS. It used the MSmartHome app login info to detect and connect to the dehumidifier (retrieves the necessary key/token from the service). After that point, I believe HA can locally access the unit without needing the MSmartHome remote service. The only nitpicky comment I have is that neither the android app or the HA integration shows whether the device is actually running or sleeping. They show it as "on". I do have it connected to a zigbee plug, which shows me power usage and that's the only way I can remotely tell whether the unit is running or sleeping. And most importantly, the device passes the power loss/restore test where it successfully retains the last settings and maintains operation. This is truly a set it and forget it type of dehumidifier with the added bonus of remote monitoring and control.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: After two GE dehumidifiers both died within 6 months I started researching new devices that did Not have a pump and instead offered gravity drainage. The Cube is versatile and easy to set up- BUT VERY HEAVY! It arrives in a small box and well packed but it’s significant weight for older or infirm people. Has a great carry handle on both the powered unit and the bucket as well as optional casters (included) to roll the device around on its bucket. It has multiple options for use: 1: bucket mode where the water collects in the bottom bucket to be emptied, bucketless mode (a special mode to just run the power unit in a small space and drain straight into a drain or sink, and my chosen mode: the constant drainage, using the bucket for height but keeping the hose connected to the floor drain below. For me it keeps the unit above to allow gravity to do its job. I’ve had the dehumidifier for 24 hours now and the basement humidity is already 10% below what 2 GE units could do so I’m impressed. The unit is quiet (sounds like a fan) and has no smell to it, size is slightly more square than previous units but again very heavy. There is not a pump in this unit- so this review only covers the gravity draining dehumidifier. So far so good- really like the product, the big win will be if it lasts longer than 2-3 month unlike my other GE models.

Update: the unit I bought in October iced over and died in December. BUT, when I contacted Midea customer service, they replied the same day, asking for several additional pieces of information. Within 3 days they informed me they will reimburse me for the unit. I'm hoping the problem was a fluke, and ordered another one, as I really do like they way they operate. Midea customer service was 5-star in dealing with my complaint - a rare wonder these days. This is my second Midea Cube 20 dehumidifier. First one lasted 3 years, then refused to condense water. Motor and fan ran, but no result. Internet said probably the coolant, and that it was toast. Other reports said generally most people expected a dehumidifier like this to last 2 years. Mine runs constantly, and I empty once a day. This is fairly quiet, which is good, because it needs to be in my bedroom. Consumer Reports praised this model as being one of the quieter units. Chose the 20 because internet articles said getting a bigger dehumidifier may cause to cycle more often, which is harder on the system than continuous operation. Also, I have to carry the bucket to the bathroom to empty. Water is heavy. I can set the water level turn-off to something lower than max capacity so it's easier to carry. I have mine set on 3 (out of 4). Having a larger capacity container would not be useful for me. I can set it to run continuously, have a set point humidity shut off, or set it on a timer. I have it set to 50% humidity, and in FL, that means it usually runs continuously. Only problem is a design issue. Controls are on the top of the unit and easy to push. One of my cats will sometimes sit on top of the dehumidifier and reset it for me, and I have to go back and reset, which fortunately is not hard. Oh, cats! I find the compact size, ability to dehumidify, and easy controls of this product very good, and did buy another when the first one gave up.

This is my second dehumidifier ( first one was the Frigidaire 22-pint one ), so much of my review here is based on a comparison to that one. o Off-gassing - For those who are chemically-sensitive, this product is not for you. Upon opening the box, I noticed fumes from the packaging material. You could tell the materials used in the packaging are not of high quality. Also, after unpacking and wiping down the unit, turning it on for awhile resulted in air being released with a noticeable mechanical odor. o Design and Aesthetics - The concept behind this dehumidifier is interesting, especially its space-saving design. However, the execution falls short. From a visual standpoint, the unit is not particularly attractive when positioned on top of the collection bucket; there are glaring gaps between the motor unit on top and the collection bucket. Considering the price point of nearly $200, this is unacceptable. If I had guests over, I would be a bit embarrassed to have this sitting out. Also, when not in use, the motor unit is designed to sit inside the collection bucket. The motor unit has a vent on top, where the motor is visible. It seems there was no thought to assign a cover for the motor unit in storage mode. I could imagine dust accumulating inside the unit and with no way to access the internals of this unit, it diminishes confidence in the product's durability. o Functional - Despite the issues above, I was willing to give this product a chance. For my first run, I left it running in a humid room for 35 minutes, and not a single drop of water was collected. It just left an unpleasant odor. This was just a true disappointment. If the dehumidifier had worked efficiently, I would have kept this, but with a shabby 1-year warranty and the other issues noted above regarding the quality, lack of thought and care in design and packaging, I do not have much faith in the quality of this product's longevity. If I rated my Frigidaire dehumidifier as an 8/10, this one ( granted from my limited experience with it ) is currently 1/10.

I never had much luck with dehumidifiers, perhaps because I was getting tiny ones, but in this new apartment where we can’t control the HVAC (except for temperature) something had to be done about the humidity in the summer. The bedrooms were regularly surpassing 70-percent relative humidity at 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, the living room (where the temperature controls are) had to be set to 66 degrees to achieve this effect in the bedrooms. There’s not much one can do in a rental unit when this is how the HVAC is handled. I saw this recommend by many sources I trust and I liked that it had a smaller form factor and could link to my phone app and Alexa (though I tend to rely on the app more than Alexa for this). It was incredibly easy to set up. I thought it would be a headache…but really, the unpacking is the worst part and even that’s not that bad. All you need to do is line up the top cube with the bottom, plug it in, and you’re set. My version (20-pint) even came with wheels that I ended up attaching for convenience. I did have to look up a video to make sure I had the wheels installed correctly but…that was fine. So, basically I set this thing to high and a target humidity (for me, 50-percent relative humidity in the summer) and it goes to work. Not only does it get my bedroom to that target humidity, but it actually is able to keep the adjacent bedroom at the similar humidity (this is due to the wacky nature of airflow and the HVAC in the apartment). Plus, if you’re nervous about it overflowing (as I was), you can set it to alert you and shut off when it is 25, 50, or 75 percent full instead of 100 percent. Moreover, with the smart integrations, I have an automation run that turns the fan on low at night so I’m not disturbed by the high setting’s compressor. Then in the morning it kicks back into high gear. Love this. It works, it’s fairly priced, and it’s easy to use. Hope this helps!

I was looking for a dehumidifier to solve a humidity problem in my home and this came to the rescue! It works like a charm and brings down humidity levels in a matter of no time. I find its compact size to be perfect. It’s small enough so that it doesn’t take up too much space but, at the same time, stores enough water so that you don’t have to constantly empty it out. I also appreciate that there is a timer mode, so you can set the number of hours (in 30min increments) you’d like the dehumidifier to run for.

Quiet and functions as it should. Glad I bought it.