Waykar2000 Sq. Ft Dehumidifier for Home and Basements, with Auto or Manual Drainage, 0.66 Gallon Water Tank CapacityRecycled Claim Standard Blended

I recently purchased the Waykar 2000 sq ft dehumidifier to help control moisture in my basement, and it has completely exceeded my expectations. It removes up to 34 pints of moisture per day and works efficiently across large areas, keeping the air noticeably drier and more comfortable. One of the best features is the flexibility with drainage. It comes with a long 6.5-foot hose for continuous draining, but also includes a manual reservoir that's easy to empty if you prefer not to use the hose. It's not heavy at all and it is easy to carry.The smart humidity control makes it even better. You can set your desired humidity level, and the unit will automatically turn on or off to maintain it. It also restarts on its own if there's ever a power outage, which gives me peace of mind. The design is thoughtful and convenient, with an easy-to-read control panel, smooth-rolling wheels, and built-in handles for moving it around. Even better, it runs very quietly, so I hardly notice it’s on.I also appreciate that it's Energy Star certified, helping to keep electricity costs down, and it has a washable filter that improves air quality and is simple to clean. The build feels sturdy but not too heavy, and it has handled even the most humid days like a champ. If you're dealing with damp air, musty odors, or excess moisture in your home, I highly recommend this dehumidifier. It works reliably, looks sleek, and is easy to use. For me, this was a five-star purchase without a doubt.

I live in Florida. It's hot, it's humid. It's brutally humid. My AC was struggling to keep up with the temperature. Then, I ordered this Wakar dehumifier. What a difference! I left it running mostly on continuous mode and emptied about 6 gallons of water per day! Suddenly, my house felt tolerable, and my AC had no problem cooling the house! In fact, where I used to keep my AC at 66 degrees F to try and keep the humidity level comfortable in my house, with this thing running, I can not set my thermostat to 70 and the house feels dry and just as cool. It's been 5 months since I bought this thing, and I love it. The compressor can be a little loud, but that's a small price to pay for the powerful dehumidification. I highly recommend using an external 5 or 6 gallon bucket and the hose with pump option. Otherwise, you'll be dumping that little built in bucket 3 times a day! This thing sucks a lot of water out of the air. I did a problem a few months in, where the compressor went out on the device. I found the company information on Amazon, sent them an email and within a couple of days, they have processed a replacement shipped directly to me and a pre-paid lable to return the broken one! Wow. It's not common to get customer service like that. I'm impressed. Anyway, 5 stars for this Wakar product. I'll be looking at other appliances they make.

TLDR; 5 star for features and general operation. minus half star for pump noise level.================This review is in regard to the version of the product with a pump. When dehumidifiers remove water from the air, you need to empty out the water and there are generally three ways to do this.1. Basin: The water is collected in a basin in the dehumidifier and you must remove and dump out the basin regularly.2. Drain: If your dehumidifier is in a location with a floor drain it can empty directly into the drain. The drain operates through gravity -- it must be below your dehumidifier.3. Pump: You can drain it 'uphill' into a sink that is above the level of the dehumidifier if your system has a pump that can send the water above the dehumidifier.This Amazon product listing has several different models. Only one of the models "150 pints with pump 7000 sq ft" has a pump. This review pertains to the pump model.=============================I have previously used a GE Humidifier with a pump ( https://www.amazon.com/GE-Portable-Dehumidifier-Basement-Bathroom/dp/B0C6L8FDRC/?th=1 ) and my comments are relative to that system.In general I found the Waykar unit to be superior to the GE unit; and I would rate Waykar at 4.5 stars.DEHUMIDIFYING CAPACITYThe Waykar is among the highest capacity I have seen. Waykar rates its removal rate as up to 70 pints per day compared to 50 pints for the GE. I can't measure the difference, but I suspect it is real. These systems are supposed to turn on and off, similar to the way your A/C system is governed by its thermostat. However, the GE would run continuously. This is a sign to me that the GE didn't have the power to 'catch up' to its set humidity. The Waykar unit on the other hand works just like your air conditioner and it turns on for a while then rests for a while.Why does this matter? The fan noise on the GE never stops. The fan on both units is quiet. Again think of white noise like your A/C system. However, it is still nice to have quiet periods with no fan running.RESERVOIR EMPTIES WITH PUMPWhen using the Waykar the pump empties the water before it goes into the reservoir/basin. In contrast, the GE fills the basin and pumps when the basin is full. This means that the GE always has a tub full of standing water, which seems to me like a mold risk. I appreciate Waykar's aproach which always leaves a dry basin if you use the pump.OSCILLATING FANWaykar has a flap above the fan outlet. It has an option to pivot this flap automatically. This helps spread the treated air throughout the room.HUMIDITY LEVEL INDICATORThe Waykar has a humidity level display (eg, 41 for 41% humidity) on the front and top. Waykar's display is more responsive than the display on the GE. You can see the Waykar adjusting in real time. This give you an indication that the unit is actually working.NOISY PUMPThe one area where the Waykar falls short is its pump noise. When the pump is working it makes an irritating brrrrrp sound. The GE pump was silent and didn't have this problem.This is not overwhelming since the pump does not run all of the time. First, remember that the system 'rests' frequently with no noise. Second, under normal operation, the fan is quiet and the white noise of the system is minimal. However, periodically when it collects enough water the pump will turn on for 5 seconds to 30 seconds. During this time you hear the irritating pump noise.The pump may not be an issue if you use the system in a basement, utility area, or run it with the pump off. We use it in the living area and find it more annoying.SUMMARYI rate the unit 5 stars for its overall capabilities and operation. However, I subtract 1/2 star for the annoying pump noise. If you purchase one of the models without a pump, I suspect you will be satisfied.CUSTOMER SERVICE - 5 starsWhen I first found the problem, I reported it to the manufacturer's customer service. They were prompt and polite, but I didn't find their response useful. As a result, I posted my experience here with a poor rating. In response to my rating, the customer service reached out and quickly addressed my issue and they exchanged my unit. I 'think' the pump noise is a little better on the replacement unit, but it is still an issue. However, I have decided to keep it because of the other features -- I will just make sure I turn it off when I have company visiting me. For their attentive resolution I rate service at 5 stars.p.s. Why did I give 5 stars on service when I needed to escalate? There were exceptional circumstances. Normally, after the initial response. I would just have requested an exchange. However, the product was out of stock at Amazon and they only offered returns. Since I purchased on-sale a return and re-purchase would have cost me $75 extra. When the issue was escalated Waykar acted quickly to resolve the problem. They shipped me a replacement directly from their own stock and processed a return at no cost to me. I feel the customer service worked correctly and the extra step/escalation was only needed because of the stock out.