Next full checkAug 24, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy
Confirm the exact model, drain and service path
The retained reference is $249 current U.S. retail reference. Verify exact current suffix, EnergyGuide and retailer return route. Verify recall status, receptacle location, filter access and the full condensate route before the return window closes.
Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market
The facts that change the ownership choice
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis
Current price
$249 current U.S. retail reference
Verify exact current suffix, EnergyGuide and retailer return route. Confirm exact current U.S. stock, tax, delivery, accessories and return terms before paying.
Refresh due after 7 daysDirect source1 evidence item
Market branch
Current medium-load GE platform
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Purchase boundary
Its 35-pint capacity is a useful middle step, but GE's 3,000-square-foot mild-room ceiling becomes roughly 1,000 square feet in its wet-room guidance
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items
Capacity and test basis
The exact 35-pint rating follows the current DOE portable test procedure; capacity comparison with older labels requires reconciling the test condition
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Room-size and moisture-load boundary
GE's own chart ranges from 3,000 square feet when mildly damp to 1,000 when wet, showing why a single room-size headline cannot settle the choice
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items
Bucket, gravity and pump path
The bucket stops operation when full and a garden hose can drain downhill; no internal pump raises water above the outlet
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items
Operating range and defrost
Automatic defrost clears coil frost by suspending compressor operation, which keeps the unit usable but lowers extraction in cool basements
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Noise and energy
Three fan behaviors and compressor cycling shape noise; standardized IEF and annual-consumption estimates still depend on exact listing and cannot predict the home's duty cycle
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Filter, coil and wet-path service
Clean and dry the filter, bucket, hose connector and air passages, maintain clearance and use the exact manual before opening any service panel
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items
Sensor, auto mode and app boundary
Smart Dry changes fan speed based on setpoint difference, but the local RH display is not a substitute for a separately placed hygrometer or moisture investigation
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Electrical and refrigerant safety
Plug directly into the specified grounded 115 V receptacle, no extension cord, with dry placement and any required GFCI; sealed-system work and refrigerant handling need qualified service
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Warranty, support and recall check
GE lists the PWF model with exact manual and service route; check the complete number and serial against current CPSC recalls because historical GE-branded fires involved specified older units
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items
Moisture, mold and drying boundary
This dehumidifier can remove airborne moisture under stated conditions but cannot stop leaks or standing water, remediate mold, diagnose a building, guarantee a humidity or drying deadline, prevent illness or replace qualified electrical, refrigeration, foundation, flood or remediation work.
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items
Current verdict
The middle current GE
ADHE35PWF suits a medium enclosed basement where a current conventional platform and simple service path matter more than app access or pump lift.
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis12 evidence items
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Other paths
The alternatives change what the 35 Pint Portable Dehumidifier is worth
These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.
01lower upfront
Midea
Cube 35 Pint
$229.99 current U.S. retail reference
Best fit
Medium rooms with infrequent bucket emptying
Tradeoff
Its capacity step over the Cube 20 can shorten recovery, but the shared large reservoir is still awkward when full and the 35-pint unit remains gravity-only
Its pump justifies the larger cabinet only when the lift route is necessary and the owner will maintain the wet reservoir; exact independent testing finds no Wi-Fi control
Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.
notable
Current exact capacity, drain, price and support position retained
35 Pint Portable Dehumidifier was checked against exact manufacturer identity and operating support, current U.S. price, standardized capacity basis, drain path, operating and safety limits, independent editorial evidence and bounded owner reports.
Price record
The price history starts here
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
$249 current U.S. retail reference
Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture
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Owner experience
What repeats after the purchase
Owner discussion returns to extraction, bucket access, smart dry cycling, fan sound and drain connection rather than a universal moisture-control result.
These are self-reported experiences from different temperatures, starting humidity, room volumes, enclosure quality, water sources, setpoints, sensor placements, drain elevations, duty cycles, electrical conditions, app versions and maintenance histories. They identify checks to run and do not prove standardized capacity, energy use, drying time, mold remediation, reliability, safety or failure rates.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence
extraction, bucket access, Smart Dry cycling, fan sound and drain connection
Exact-model owners discuss extraction, bucket access, Smart Dry cycling, fan sound and drain connection. Reports are self-selected and the model is relatively new.
Confirm the product cycles at the intended RH with a separate sensor and inspect the hose connection after a full bucket-equivalent run.
1 evidence record
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Sources
Why we believe the current view
The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.
GE Appliances identifies exact model ADHE35PWF as a current 35-pint GE with Smart Dry fan control, front bucket, auto defrost and gravity hose connection.
The exact 35-pint rating follows the current DOE portable test procedure; capacity comparison with older labels requires reconciling the test condition The bucket stops operation when full and a garden hose can drain downhill; no internal pump raises water above the outlet Automatic defrost clears coil frost by suspending compressor operation, which keeps the unit usable but lowers extraction in cool basements Clean and dry the filter, bucket, hose connector and air passages, maintain clearance and use the exact manual before opening any service panel
35 Pint Portable Dehumidifier electrical, controls and service recordGE Appliances · specification
Smart Dry changes fan speed based on setpoint difference, but the local RH display is not a substitute for a separately placed hygrometer or moisture investigation Plug directly into the specified grounded 115 V receptacle, no extension cord, with dry placement and any required GFCI; sealed-system work and refrigerant handling need qualified service GE lists the PWF model with exact manual and service route; check the complete number and serial against current CPSC recalls because historical GE-branded fires involved specified older units
Consumer dehumidifier test procedure and complianceU.S. Department of Energy · specification
DOE defines the regulated product and requires current residential dehumidifier capacity and efficiency certification under Appendix X1. Capacity is a defined laboratory measurement, not a site-specific drying promise.
Dehumidifier key efficiency criteriaENERGY STAR · specification
ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 defines portable and whole-home configurations separately and measures integrated energy factor in liters removed per kilowatt-hour under the referenced test procedure.
A brief guide to mold, moisture and your homeU.S. Environmental Protection Agency · specification
EPA centers moisture-source correction, drying, ventilation and appropriate remediation; a dehumidifier can help control humidity but does not replace water repair or mold cleanup.
CPSC dehumidifier recalls identify exact brands, model numbers, serial ranges, hazards and remedies. A familiar brand or capacity is not enough to determine recall status.
Current medium dehumidifiers tested comparisonConsumer Reports · specification
Independent laboratory ratings compare current 30- to 35-pint dehumidifiers on water removal, humidistat accuracy, noise, efficiency and controls under common methods.
GE ADHE35PWF owner reviewsHome Depot customers · consensus
Exact-model owners discuss extraction, bucket access, Smart Dry cycling, fan sound and drain connection. Reports are self-selected and the model is relatively new.
Manufacturer identity, exact manual or support record, current U.S. price, standardized capacity basis, operating range, drainage configuration, independent editorial testing or analysis and bounded exact-model owner evidence were checked on August 17, 2026. This desk covers complete current or actively supported U.S.-market portable and purpose-built crawlspace or basement residential dehumidifiers for serious home use. It excludes HVAC-integrated whole-home systems requiring dealer design, air conditioners and combination appliances unless dehumidification is the supported primary product, disposable absorbers, cosmetic-only variants and unsupported marketplace models. DOE portable capacity is measured under a defined laboratory condition and is not a promise of daily collection in a cooler, drier or leakier space. AHAM and saturation figures use different conditions and are not interchangeable. Room-size headlines depend on moisture load, enclosure, temperature, air mixing and recovery time. Gravity drain, powered pump, maximum hose lift, retained reservoir water and outage recovery are separate facts. Defrost protects the coil but does not preserve rated output at low temperature. Humidistats and app readings are control signals, not calibrated building diagnostics. Refrigerant, A2L flammability, grounding, GFCI, extension-cord, standing-water and service instructions follow the exact model manual and local requirements. A dehumidifier manages airborne moisture after bulk water, drainage, ventilation and vapor entry are addressed. It does not stop leaks, remove standing or contaminated water, remediate mold, diagnose a building, guarantee a humidity or drying deadline, prevent illness or replace qualified electrical, refrigeration, foundation, flood or remediation work.