hOmeLabs HME020030N vs TCL TDW40E20

3) Hard to empty without spilling water. The water collection container must fill nearly to the top before the unit auto shuts off. To remove the container it requires a pretty strong 'tug' to unseat it from the dehumidifier. Without fail, that tug causes the water to slosh in the container and spill on the ground

We've had a problem with the master bedroom being 10-15% more humid than the rest of the house which we have not been able to fix, so our next option was to buy a dehumidfier. This product does work well but it is loud and I cannot use it at night. Actually, I can hear it running from other parts of the house, it's that loud. The only other issues is lights

Nice idea. The reality is that these units collect and store water, as such the humidity around them tends to increase quite rapidly once the airflow ceases. Frigidaire deals better with this problem by extending the window for off/on. For example, if you set the desired level at 50%, it’ll run until it hits 45%, and it won’t turn on again until humidity rises to 55%

Previous dehumidifiers have pulled 20-25 pints/day from the same area. The problem is compounded by the response I have gotten from TLC. They keep wanting to “troubleshoot” the problem, even after two long phone conversations. The last suggestion was that I send it back for repair

I planned on using the hose to drain the water into the condenstate pump for the AC unit where it will be pumped away.

Removes half-gallon of water from 1800 s.f. Space daily. You need to empty it daily to keep it running

I was within the first 30 days after buying it. I assumed that if the product is defective I don't have to pay for returning it, but I was wrong. Amazon told me (online) that I have to pay. When I tried the third-party company who shipped it (VidaZen) they never responded

Sad that a brand new dehumidifier, which had good reviews on Amazon, didn't even last 3 whole months. Not to mention, I had to go through the hassle of disposing of the unit at the local recycling center, which cost me $15, plus the $29.99, for a 4 year extend warranty which I'll never be able to use.

I've had this unit for just over a month now and so far so good. So it will be interesting as time marches on will it be just as efficient in filling up it's bucket in about 6 hours and or continue to run for the next 4 years. So far I am happy with it, it's doing what it's supposed to, it's more quiet than my previous units but then I don't spend much time in my dungeon err I mean basement unless I am building something and it just sounds like a fan running.

This works for about 3 hours, then the dehumidifier starts blowing cold humid air once again. I'll try support again but expect a replacement will be just as bad. This is the last TCL product I ever buy.

Easy to empty the water but a little finicky to get bucket back in place straight (not a huge deal). Not obtrusively loud, but they are all going to make some noise. I am using it to get humidity down while not having to have central AC (yeah, old system that needs replacing one of these years) cranked up too cool for my comfort. It seems to work well for that purpose, because the humidity needs to be controlled

Fortunately, I didn't drop it and the handle went back on fairly easily, but I did mash my finger in the process. (pouty face). Lesson learned, do not tip the reservoir to either side corner to empty as the handle can come loose. Keep it straight and even when pouring