Midea Cube 35 Pint Dehumidifier for Basement and Rooms at Home for up to 3,500 Sq. Ft., Smart Control, Compatible with Alexa (White), Drain Hose Included, ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2023

I purchased the 50-pint Cube _with_ pump. Weirdly, this machine is less-expensive than the identical model without the pump. I made sure I could use it on the continuous-drain mode (I connected a 10’ garden hose), and am trying it out connected to my nearby HVAC air-handler’s PVC drain. Will probably run a separate line/condensate pump to avoid overloading the drain during this very humid mid-Atlantic summer. Just a proof-of-concept install for now.Be aware that configuring the Cube to continuously drain requires pressing physical buttons on the machine itself within 3 minutes of connecting to AC. Wisely, the app isn’t allowed to switch this. Anyway, to gain good gravity drain for the hose, I placed the unit onto the upturned bucket included with the machine. (I couldn’t get continuous drain to operate with the unit placed in the bucket as it normally would be… guessing the Cube detects the bucket and only allows direct filling or pump drain.)For belt-and-suspenders operation in my attic, the Cube-on-upside-down-bucket (to gain gravity-feed drain height) is placed on the heavy-plastic lid on top of a very large plastic storage bin (the black ones with the yellow lids) with a hole in the lid just in case something backs up while I’m away from home. Fingers crossed it doesn’t.Meanwhile, as others note, this is a very well-made, somewhat heavy machine. I’m using it to dehumidify a fully-sealed attic. If this machine lasts I’ll get another to replace the less-capable dehumidifier in my basement. At some point I may move up to an Aprilaire or similar whole-house dehumidifier but so far, so good.The app is very useful, showing the machine is functioning, various settings, and offering a humidity reading, despite preposterously small type. (Why are ALL apps… Nest, Midea, Eufy,et al) so fond of microscopic gray letters on a white background?)I’ve found this machine so far to be well-made, with sturdy plastics and genuinely useful capacity to dehumidify. I’ll wait before buying a second just to be certain it’s capable but first-impressions are very positive.

Fast set up and easy to use. I really like that you can connect a hose to it and let it run continuously to a drain.This unit runs 24/7 in my basement and keeps it dry. You can see and feel the difference.The basement is split into 3 rooms with an over-all area of 2000 sq. ft.I leave all the doors open so it can work the entire area.I have it running on the highest fan mode so it is loud (like a box fan)- but I can't hear it unless I am in the basement.This is my second purchase of this same unit- I keep one at our cottage now as well.

The dehumidifier itself worked well. It pulled a lot of humidity from the air & kept the room around 45% humidity. This model was equipped with the pump which I thought would be a helpful feature. It was not helpful which is why I returned this unit. I thought the pump did not work at all but after some setting trials, it turns out the draining pump only worked when the bucket was full at level 4. As other reviewers have noted, it does not completely empty the bucket & in fact leaves quite a bit in the bottom (a couple quarts). Also it is extremely slow. Since I can roll the bucket to a sink & empty it using a pitcher in a fraction of the pumping time, I felt that feature was essentially useless. The app worked well with this model. I had no issues setting up and using the app.I recommend the dehumidifier but not with the pump feature which is why I returned it & give it 3 stars.I then got the model without the pump and it’s worked fine from the start. Noise level is less than my old (non Midea) model so I have no issues with that. I did have problems with the app not registering the water level in the bucket. It took a few cycles of the bucket filling and being emptied before the app finally started showing the bucket water levels. I’ll give it 4 stars for now. Longevity of the unit is still a question.