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Cube 50 Pint with Pump

The 50-pint Cube with SmartHome controls and an internal pump for drains above the appliance
Market statusCurrent smart portable with condensate pumpChecked Aug 17
Reference price$299.99 current U.S. retail referenceExact MAD50PS1QWT-A pump model before tax, delivery and promotion
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported8 publishers · 6 independent
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 $299.99 current U.S. retail reference. Confirm the A-suffix, included pump hose, supported maximum lift and return terms at checkout. Verify recall status, receptacle location, filter access and the full condensate route before the return window closes.

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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

$299.99 current U.S. retail reference

Confirm the A-suffix, included pump hose, supported maximum lift and return terms at checkout. Confirm exact current U.S. stock, tax, delivery, accessories and return terms before paying.

Refresh due after 7 daysDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

High-capacity basements needing condensate lift
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Purchase boundary

The pump earns its premium only where gravity cannot work; its exact hose routing, lift limit, retained water and restart behavior matter more than the word continuous
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Capacity and test basis

The pump version retains a 50-pint-per-day DOE dehumidification rating; pump throughput and lift are separate from how much moisture the refrigeration system removes under the standardized condition
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Room-size and moisture-load boundary

The 4,500-square-foot headline remains a mild-load ceiling and cannot account for bulk water, open crawlspace vents, several closed rooms or a cold slab
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis4 evidence items

Bucket, gravity and pump path

Bucket, gravity hose and powered pump are distinct modes; the pump needs the exact small hose, has a finite vertical lift, leaves some water in the tank and may not resume automatically after every fault or outage
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items

Operating range and defrost

Automatic defrost pauses the compressor around coil icing and the roughly 41 to 95°F stated range does not guarantee rated capacity at low temperature
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Noise and energy

The pump adds intermittent sound and energy to the compressor and fan profile; verify the full cycle near sleeping space and do not compare low-fan noise with high-load extraction
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Filter, coil and wet-path service

In addition to filter, bucket and coil-airflow care, periodically flush and inspect the pump reservoir and line so slime, kinks or a failed check path do not turn continuous drainage into overflow
Checked 7 days agoDirect source3 evidence items

Sensor, auto mode and app boundary

SmartHome remote controls and alerts require app, account, network and supported firmware; a cloud alert is not a substitute for a tested drain, overflow plan or periodic inspection
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Electrical and refrigerant safety

Use the grounded 115 V appliance on a dry stable surface with direct receptacle and any required GFCI, never an extension cord; sealed refrigerant and pump electrical service require qualified repair
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Warranty, support and recall check

The exact current manual, one-year limited warranty reference and U.S. support route are retained; verify the full model and serial against CPSC notices rather than relying on brand or cabinet appearance
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 Cube for an elevated drain

Choose the pump Cube when the exact lift and hose path have been proven and the buyer accepts added pump cleaning and failure modes.

Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis12 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the Cube 50 Pint with Pump is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01lower upfront

Midea

Cube 50 Pint

$249.99 current U.S. retail reference
Best fit
High-capacity bucket or floor-drain basements
Tradeoff
Its unusually large bucket and strong tested extraction are valuable only if the owner can lift the chosen fill level or provide a dependable lower gravity drain; it has no pump
Open the source
02premium

GE Appliances

50 Pint Dehumidifier with Pump

$329 current U.S. retail reference
Best fit
Locally controlled pump-equipped basement unit
Tradeoff
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
Open the source
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What changed

The product has a history

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.

  1. notable

    Current exact capacity, drain, price and support position retained

    Cube 50 Pint with Pump 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.

  1. $299.99 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 pump priming, lift reliability, retained tank water, app alerts and line cleaning 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

pump priming, lift reliability, retained tank water, app alerts and line cleaning

Exact pump-model owners discuss lift reliability, residual bucket water, app pairing, noise and cleaning. Reports are self-selected and cannot establish pump failure rate.

Bench-test the exact pump route and outage recovery while the unit remains observable, then inspect the line on a fixed schedule.

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.

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Cube 50 Pint with Pump exact manufacturer recordMidea · identity

Midea identifies exact model MAD50PS1QWT-A as the 50-pint Cube with SmartHome controls and an internal pump for drains above the appliance.

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Cube 50 Pint with Pump current U.S. offerMidea · price

$299.99 current U.S. retail reference was retained for exact model MAD50PS1QWT-A. Confirm the A-suffix, included pump hose, supported maximum lift and return terms at checkout

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Cube 50 Pint with Pump exact manual and operating supportMidea · specification

The pump version retains a 50-pint-per-day DOE dehumidification rating; pump throughput and lift are separate from how much moisture the refrigeration system removes under the standardized condition Bucket, gravity hose and powered pump are distinct modes; the pump needs the exact small hose, has a finite vertical lift, leaves some water in the tank and may not resume automatically after every fault or outage Automatic defrost pauses the compressor around coil icing and the roughly 41 to 95°F stated range does not guarantee rated capacity at low temperature In addition to filter, bucket and coil-airflow care, periodically flush and inspect the pump reservoir and line so slime, kinks or a failed check path do not turn continuous drainage into overflow

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Cube 50 Pint with Pump electrical, controls and service recordMidea · specification

SmartHome remote controls and alerts require app, account, network and supported firmware; a cloud alert is not a substitute for a tested drain, overflow plan or periodic inspection Use the grounded 115 V appliance on a dry stable surface with direct receptacle and any required GFCI, never an extension cord; sealed refrigerant and pump electrical service require qualified repair The exact current manual, one-year limited warranty reference and U.S. support route are retained; verify the full model and serial against CPSC notices rather than relying on brand or cabinet appearance

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Dehumidifier recall and model-identification contextU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · specification

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.

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Best dehumidifiers for basements and damp areasConsumer Reports · specification

Independent laboratory coverage includes Midea high-capacity dehumidifiers and separates water removal, humidistat accuracy, noise, energy and convenience; exact pump configuration still needs model-level confirmation.

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MAD50PS1QWT-A owner reviewsHome Depot customers · consensus

Exact pump-model owners discuss lift reliability, residual bucket water, app pairing, noise and cleaning. Reports are self-selected and cannot establish pump failure rate.

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Cube 50 Pint comparison alternativeMidea · alternative

Cube 50 Pint is the high-capacity bucket or floor-drain basements alternative at $249.99 current U.S. retail reference.

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50 Pint Dehumidifier with Pump comparison alternativeGE Appliances · alternative

50 Pint Dehumidifier with Pump is the locally controlled pump-equipped basement unit alternative at $329 current U.S. retail reference.

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Open GE Appliances

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.

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