Like the Cube, the FGAC5045W1 carries an Energy Star Most Efficient rating. The 2.1-gallon bucket in the FGAC5045W1 requires more frequent dumping than that of the Midea Cube, but it weighs only about 20 pounds when full, and it simply slides out, without requiring you to lift a heavy compressor unit. We found its alerts to be accurate, and we were able to cycle the dehumidifier through its settings with a touch of the screen. The Wi-Fi connectivity of the Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5045W1 allows you to monitor and control it via Frigidaire’s app (iOS and Android), and you can also sync it with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control. The ability to monitor and control a dehumidifier remotely is a plus, since these machines often do their work in an out-of-the-way corner of a home, such as in a storage room or basement. That said, connecting the Midea app can be buggy, the wireless connectivity works only with 2.4 GHz networks, and Midea customer service gets lousy reviews-though we’ve found that to be true for most dehumidifier makers. And promisingly, Midea dehumidifiers receive far fewer complaints about mechanical failures than other manufacturers’ machines. The Cube performed very well in our testing, both in its ability to lower the humidity and in the quietness of its operation. If that task would be difficult for you, draining the Cube passively via a hose is an option, or you might look to our other recommendations, which require far less lifting. However, to access the bucket, you have to lift off the upper compressor unit, which weighs 38 pounds, and a full bucket itself weighs 40 pounds. That means fewer trips to empty the bucket. The Energy Star Most Efficient–rated, Wi-Fi–equipped Midea 50 Pint Cube is unique among 50-pint dehumidifiers in that it can collect 4.25 gallons of water-twice the typical amount.
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