Whirlpool Product Reviews and Ratings - Dehumidifiers - Whirlpool AD40D from Abt Electronics

Wonderful Product!

By Kathy

from Oak Lawn, IL on 6/28/2007

Pros:

Compact, Energy Efficient, Lightweight, Quiet

Best Uses:

Living Room, Summer Humidity

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Primary use:

Personal

Bottom Line:

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Have used for 6 months and find it works perfectly! Takes excess humidity out of open kitchen/living room area and is so quiet you forget it's even there. We use the collected water for indoor plants.

A real workhorse

By B-Ryan

from virginia beach virginia on 12/1/2006

Pros:

Energy Efficient, Fast water removal

Cons:

a bit bulky

Best Uses:

Bathroom, Drying Hand Laundry, Summer Humidity

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

I've only had this unit for a month, but I am very pleased. It is a very powerful dehumidifier and has proven very effective. I bought one hoping to move it around my house as needed, but this unit is a bit too big to move very easily up and down stairs. However, where it sits, it works great.

Works well

By BH

from Rochester, NY on 11/30/2006

Pros:

Quickly dried the air

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Dank Basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

This dehumidifier quickly dried out a damp basement and keeps it that way. The unit is fairly loud even at the low speed fan setting.

whirlpool dehumidifier

By Big George

from North Carolina on 11/20/2006

Pros:

Compact, Energy Efficient, Lightweight, Quiet

Best Uses:

During Sleep

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Is worth every penny. I run it at night, and it hums us to sleep. It's not too noisy for a small area, and all my humidity is gone!

Gets the job done

By The Man

from Chicago, IL on 11/13/2006

Pros:

Compact, Energy Efficient, Lightweight

Cons:

Very noisy

Best Uses:

Dank Basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Aside from the noise produced by the machine, I am extremely satisfied.

Best Thing in Basement - Great Product!!

By Mrs. P

from Morrrisville, PA on 11/11/2006

Pros:

Compact

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Dank Basement, During Sleep

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

I searched high and low for a reasonably priced, effective dehumidifier specifically for my musty basement. This product exceeded my expectations! I run the product 24/7 on the low setting between "dry" and "dryer" and I can't believe how humid my basement truly was since the water pan is full daily. The basement no longer has the musty smell - I only wish I had ordered this sooner!! While the product runs rather loudly, it is actually soothing at night as it helps me sleep, so it is an added bonus for this happy customer.

good dehumidifier for the price

By chicapatra

from VA on 10/30/2006

Pros:

Lightweight

Cons:

very loud

Best Uses:

Dank Basement, Drying Hand Laundry, Summer Humidity

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

I had one of these before which lasted ten years.. it probably just ran out of freon. but it was VERY heavy. This new one is much lighter, and seems to work every bit as efficiently, if not more so.

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Okay but too noisy

By Jo from Cheshire CT on 10/20/2006

Pros:

Compact, Lightweight

Cons:

Noisier than expected, Noisy

Best Uses:

Dank Basement, Summer Humidity, When out of the house

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Lacked automatic shut-off/or timer.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Works just as advertised

By rsg

from New Jersey on 10/9/2006

Pros:

Energy Efficient, Fine for a basement

Cons:

Rather bulky and loud

Best Uses:

Dank Basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Works fine with the drawbacks listed above.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great Item for it's design

By easy money

from Alto, NM on 10/5/2006

Pros:

Compact, Energy Efficient, Lightweight

Cons:

Small for my area, Works Too Slowly

Best Uses:

Dank Basement, Summer Humidity

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Unit works we for the area it is covering. Presently using it to remove moisture from below my house. It has ran continiously since I received it. A little noisy but works well.

[1 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Great product, fast delivery.

By banker

from MLS MN on 10/1/2006

Pros:

Compact

Cons:

Noisy

Best Uses:

Dank Basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

[...] Product works wonderfully. The only draw back is it is a little noisy but we are using in the basement so that is not a real issue.

very happy with it. does the job!

By toni the tiger

from ladysmith,wi. on 9/26/2006

Pros:

Compact, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Dank Basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

i haven't gotten my electric bill yet,hope its energy efficient.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

It's OK for the price

By JJ

from NY on 9/18/2006

Pros:

Relatively inexpensive

Cons:

Energy inefficient, Noisy

Best Uses:

Dank Basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

It's noisy and energy inefficient, but works OK.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

I am extremely pleased with this product

By Rich

from Havertown PA on 9/18/2006

Pros:

Compact, Energy Efficient, Quiet

Best Uses:

Summer Humidity

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

I didn't realize how ineffective my old dehumidifier was until I started using this Whirlpool. We are dumping the container twice as frequently.

First Time Buyer

By Bob

from Buffalo, NY on 9/18/2006

Pros:

Compact, Energy Efficient, Quiet

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

This was the first dehumidifier I've bought so I don't have anything to compare it to but I found the unit (which is used in a finished basement) relatively quiet and easy to use. It was very reasonably priced and will hopefully run for years to come.

Very Satisfied

By pa pit

from Hermitage, PA on 9/15/2006

Pros:

Energy Efficient, It Sucks Water, Lightweight, Quiet

Cons:

Bucket vibrates which can

Best Uses:

Dank Basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

I am amazed at how much water I am dumping down the drain, I feel like I should save it. I am satisfied with this Whirlpool dehumidifier [...]

Excellent drying machine!

By John in Minnesota

from Lakeville, MN. on 9/15/2006

Pros:

Energy Efficient, Lightweight, Works fast

Cons:

A bit loud, but expected

Best Uses:

Dank Basement, Summer Humidity

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

I have a basement that has had very damp carpets and a wet chill in the air; this machine did a fast, excellent job is drying out the carpet within a couple days. The musty odor in the furniture and in the air has disappeared too! Highly recommended dehumidifier! (as a bonus, its even made in the USA).

definately loud but works well.

By Jay 862

from Massachusetts on 9/6/2006

Pros:

Simple Controls

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Everyday Use

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

The unit was quite easy to assemble and to get up & running. I read other reviews containing claims of loud operation and I agree. I was a little suprised at the noise this thing makes...for comparison this is definately louder than an ordinary refrigerator in operation. After three days of continuous operation, as the instructions suggest, the air in my basement was much drier.

really great appliance for the money.

By Erick

from Rochester, NY on 8/31/2006

Pros:

Does the job right

Cons:

A little noisey

Best Uses:

Great in my basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

My basement was very damp and could not store anything for longer than a week. The whirlpool dryed my basement out and kept it dry within 3 days.

A good buy

By Dill

from Hermitage, PA on 8/27/2006

Pros:

Compact, Easy To Assemble, Easy To Clean, Powerful, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Basement, Everyday Use

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Only had it a week but so far very satisfied, basement smells and feels dryer. It works great, easy to use. As far as noise, is a bit loud but on mine a lot of the noise was just the bucket vibrating, a piece of foam helped.

Good buy, but relatively loud

By Mike

from Central Wisconsin on 8/23/2006

Pros:

Easy To Assemble, Simple Controls

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Everyday Use, Large Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Fast, easy setup. Does seem louder than necessary.

Works Great - Just as Advertised

By Mark

from Los Angeles on 8/22/2006

Pros:

Compact, Easy To Assemble, Easy To Clean, Powerful, Simple Controls

Cons:

Loud, Very Noisy but works well

Best Uses:

Smaller Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Really works well in my bedroom - Had to empty the unit every day. Never realized the room was so humid.

This product is exactly what we needed.

By Jean

from Vermont on 8/21/2006

Pros:

Compact, Powerful, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Large Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

It is powerful enough to dry out a huge bacement. It smells fresh down there. Thanks!

WORKS GOOD FOR COOL BASEMENTS

By RANGER

from TIONESTA PA. on 8/10/2006

Cons:

Heat needs vented outside, Loud, To much heat for room

Best Uses:

Basements only

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

WORKS FINE, PRODUCES TO MUCH HEAT FOR ROOM, HEAT NEEDS VENTED OUTSIDE, GOOD FOR COOL BASEMENTS

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Excellent!

By Ms. Nicky

from Silver Spring, MD on 8/10/2006

Pros:

Compact, Easy To Assemble, Powerful, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Everyday Use, Large Rooms, Smaller Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

This thing is great. Very efficient, easy to use, not huge. I've read some consumer reviews that say it is too loud. Compared to some other models I've owned, it's not bad at all.

Surprisingly effective

By T

from Arlington, VA on 8/10/2006

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Efficient, Simple Controls

Cons:

Somewhat loud

Best Uses:

Basement use, Everyday Use, Large Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

We were shocked at the amount of water that was removed from the air in our basement. We were emptying it everday for the first month. Our basement smells so much better now. Otherthan the humming noise made by this unit, we are very glad that we purchased this dehumidifier.

A great purchase!

By Jill

from Granger, IN on 7/31/2006

Pros:

Easy To Assemble, Easy To Clean, Powerful

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Everyday Use, Large Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

I was surprised at how quickly it began to work. My daughter is allergic to mold spores and has had trouble playing in the basement. Within a couple of hours I noticed an improvement in her response to being downstairs.

Better than we thought

By Steve

from Mexico , NY on 7/31/2006

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Powerful, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Large Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

It is doing a great job for the type of summer we are having(very humid)

effective, but loud

By Karen

from york Pa on 7/29/2006

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Powerful, Simple Controls

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Everyday Use, Large Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Cleared musty smell out of my basement, even in rooms within 1 day. Does the job well but is very loud- we turn it off if we are in the family room.

Works very well and is very loud!

By rjv

from PA on 7/27/2006

Pros:

Easy to empty, Powerful, Removes moisture fast, Simple Controls

Cons:

Difficult To Clean, Loud, Louder than other brands

Best Uses:

Basement use, Unoccupied areas

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

It works well. It dehumidifies quickly however it is very loud, louder than any other unit I had before. It works well in our damp basement so the noise is not a problem. Good unit for the price. Would rather buy a loud Whirlpool than a cheaper "no name" product.

Great Price but a bit on the loud side.

By JC

from Chicago, IL on 7/25/2006

Pros:

Easy To Clean, Powerful

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

It works great. It dehudimified the entired basement in just one day.

too loud after running for a while

By mike

from philadelphia, pa on 7/21/2006

Pros:

Simple Controls

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Everyday Use

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

overall, the product does its job.

Does the job!!

By heidijot

from saugus, ma on 7/20/2006

Pros:

Does the required job, Simple Controls

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Everyday Use, Smaller Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

We have used the dehumidifer constantly since it arrived safely at my door. It has eliminated the mold problem in our laundry room!!

Great product at a great price

By Dennis

from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/20/2006

Pros:

Compact, Easy To Assemble, Easy To Clean, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Everyday Use, Large Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

It has worked very well and keeps the basement dry.

Quite noisy - but does a great job.

By Jim

from Western Springs, IL on 7/19/2006

Pros:

Compact, Powerful

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Basement, damp areas

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

The de-humidifier work extrememly well during the hot humid Summers. I replaced a unit that was almost twenty years old and thought for sure what I bought would be a lot quieter. The noise is my only objection to the product. I like the water full light, thermostat and de-ice features.

Very good product

By Irish1

from Gardiner, ME on 7/12/2006

Pros:

Compact, Easy To Assemble, Simple Controls

Cons:

Loud

Best Uses:

Basements, Everyday Use, Smaller Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

The Whirlpool AD40D is a great dehumidifier.
Quick and easy to assemble. My basement is very damp and this unit has done a good job of drying it out.
Best feature is the hose connection that allows you to drain your dehumidifer without having to empty the catch bucket everyday.
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Great little unit

By rotoman from Arlington Heights, Il on 7/11/2006

Pros:

Compact, Easy To Assemble, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Basement

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Great little unit. Never knew my basement had as much moisture as this thing draws out.

Very good product

By Bank from Massachusetts on 7/11/2006

Pros:

Compact, Easy To Assemble, Powerful, Simple Controls

Best Uses:

Everyday Use, Large Rooms, Smaller Rooms

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Placed in basement where we constantly have water, got rid of musty smell within a day.

Works well but noisy

By sdevgupta from NJ on 7/10/2006

Pros:

Easy To Assemble, Easy To Clean, Simple Controls

Cons:

Loud, Pipe nozzle too small

Best Uses:

Everyday Use

Comments about Whirlpool Whirlpool AD40D:

Product is easy to use.

However is noisy and the pipe nozzle to attach the external hose is small in length. As a result the external hose does not fit flush and leads to water drip.

Abt Electronics Response: Please give the Abt appliance support line a call at 888-228-5800 so we can assist you in making sure the pipe nozzle attaches to the hose securely.