GE ADER65LN White Dehumidifier - ADER65LN

What is best about the product - it does what is claimed for a reasonal (low compare to competitors I saw) price. We live in a very humid enviornment and I have it it the garage/workshop and it does its job. It took 1 day to get me to 50% humidity and it holds it there no problem. How long will it last is my unknown.

This unit was recommended by Consumer Reports. The fan can be set on LOW because it changes to HIGH on its own, when needed. Even LOW speed is too loud to be in same room where you have a TV however. I use with a hose and there is no Green Slime build up like that reported by those purchasing some other brands. Display shows real time humidity; not your setting. It is accurate to about +- 5 so you may want your own humidity gauge somewhere else in the room. Unit is smart about removing the water container - it doesn't shut down right away. It waits a minute to see if you put it back before any alarm or shut off occurs. Water container must be in place even when using the hose. Reminder light to clean filter is another smart feature that lights up after every 250 hours of use.

[...] a good price

I pulled this thing out of the box, plugged it in the outlet and it worked right away! Like magic. Previously had a Kenmore model which quit working after 5 good summers in my basement(which from the other reviews, sounds above average....are dehumidifiers really expected to last only 3-5 years?). This GE model is smaller, lighter, more effective, and has the same features...the only minor negative is that the fan is slightly louder but it has to make some noise circulating all that air. I suppose the true test is how long this will last. I'm hoping to get at least 5 years, but we'll see. I wish the manufacturers would just disclose this up front and tell people the expected life of the unit has an upper limit (whatever that may be). Perhaps they should throw an "hours meter" on the units to show total accumulated running time (such as on boats or tractors) and then people could measure the use accurately.

Pulled a huge amount of water out of a basement in a very short period of time. An unusually humid summer put us in need of such an appliance. I spent alot of time researching and chose this product. Very effective. A bit noisy for a living space, but it's well worth that inconvenience to keep the basement dry.

Bought this in June 2010 and it has been running nonstop since June 22. Humidity went from off scale (max is 80%) down to 50% in about 1 week. Now bounces between 50-60% depending on weather and what is going on in the basement--humidity goes up when washer or dryer is run. Used in unfinished basement and utility room so has direct drain setup next to furnace--very convenient. Run fan on high and is pretty noisy at that setting. Also it really does throw out some heat (measured at 100 degrees F) but that is in the laundry/furnace room so doesn't matter much. I agree with other reviewer suggesting that the unit take humidity down to 5% below the setting before shutting off so that it doesn't have to run continuously. I'm hoping that once I get the basement insulated and finished it won't need to run as much. Still it has done a great job and I have recommended it to several other friends. Probably will buy another one when this one drops dead next year.

Works well-no complaints.

Very easy to use. Plug it in and set your humidity level and it starts drawing out humid air. It went from 75% humidity to 45% in 3 hours for a full basement.

I have had my new dehumidifier for 4 weeks. I use it in my lower level. It works fine yet when on high it can be heard on the upper level....on lower fan speeds it is ok. Since i am not on the lower level very often i leave it on med. I have had no problems so far....time will tell. Would recommend this product.

I bought this to dry out a newly finished, carpeted basement, approximately 800 sq ft, mostly one open room, that became damp with the summer humidity. This product took it from 90% relative humidity to 60% very rapidly. It is quiet enough that it's not bothersome to run while my daughter is playing downstairs, and has a large enough bucket that it only needs to be emptied once every day or every other day. Despite it's capacity, it is very inconspicuous. The settings are easy to use and understand, and very easy to adjust the target humidity up and down. The only very, very minor gripe I have is that it occasionally cycles on and off very rapidly when the ambient humidity is around the target; it would be nice if it simply ran until the humidity was 5% below the target, then shut off until it was 5% above the target before turning back on. Overall, though, very satisfied. Can't comment on electrical efficiency or durability, as I have only had it three weeks.

[...] great product

Our basement had 95% of humidity. After a couple days using this product the humidity level went down to 55%. This product is really great! It does what it is supposed to do. We love it!

I use this product for my summertime damp basement.The product is relatively quiet compared to my older unit. I also like the energy star rating. The handle make the emptying of the bucket easy for my wife. That being said I was used to a larger container with my older unit and it needs to be emptied about every 12 hours or less. I finally hooked up a short garden hose directly to the unit (which the unit has accommodations for) I would highly recommend this unit.

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works well in basement

We use the porduct for flood repairs and they are very effective in controlling the issue

I bought this unit in June 2010 and am writing this review in Mid-August 2010. I bought this unit in June 2010 and am writing this review in Mid-August 2010. I was originally looking to purchase the 50 pint model (ADER50) but [...]decided to purchase this larger capacity model. I use it in my finished basement. I don't know for sure what my square footage is, but it's a typical single-family house basement. This unit kicks butt! At the time of purchase it was $35 more vs. the 50 pint model. It works great. It's loud (so what) and it throws off a good amount of heat (so what). I turn it off when I'm in the basement. I like the 2-hr and 4-hr timer options. My previous dehumidifier didn't have this feature which I've grown to like. Pretty easy...plug it in and turn it on, that's all.

The compressor cycles on/off, but the fan runs continuously. This model discharges the air on top, straight-up. My old one discharged air on the sides at about 45 degrees so I bought an air deflector and affixed it with some double-sided tape, problem solved.

Works like a charm.

A great product [...]

I read other comments on your site before I ordered and found them helpful so here's mine. I use this unit in the basement so noise is not an issue but I am amazed at how quiet it is. I am not currently using the hose attachment and it is removing enough moisture to require that it be emptied twice a day. Very easy to remove/replace bucket. Like the casters and built-in handle for lifting. I am pleased with the product. Well worth the money.

Works fine - replaces a 12 year old humidifier that just died. Located in basement, so fan noise is not an issue. I'd consider fan noise to be annoying if this was located in a 'living' area.

Seems to use less electric than my old dehumidifier. Very quiet..sometimes switches to higher fan speed automatically (I assume that aides the defrost cycle) Keeps my 1700 sq. ft. basement at 50% humidity with ease.

The GE dehumidifier has worked fine to date. My experience with these appliances is they last about two years if you are lucky. This is my first GE. The humidity sensor is very accurate and the unit maintains your settings adequately. I have it in the basement and it works for the entire house. I live in southeast so the unit will get a work out just to keep up. The water container is a bit awkward to pull and empty but if the unit keeps working like it is now for the next two to three years - great.

I've been using the dehumidifier to take the moisture out of my basement, which gets pretty damp in the summer. While I've used it with the fan settings at all speeds, it's most efficient at HI, although the HI setting is not nearly as quiet as the two lower settings. I use the hose rather than the bucket to drain off the water. The "clean filter" reminder is a plus; otherwise I'd go all season without checking it, which, of course, reduces efficiency.

Very convenient to have a readout of percentage of humidity ACHIEVED. Also, three fan speeds increase control of circulation.

Quickly removed moisture from the basement.

I use this to dehumidify my woodworking shop. It runs a long time to remove a small amount of water from the air. My previous device was much more efficient. The features are nice to control the level of humidity.

Midwest summer humidity is high and this dehumidifier works perfectly. We have been using it for 3 weeks now with no complaints or problems. It's location in the basement is directly below my daughter's bedroom and she has not complained about any noise (even when the fan is on high).

To keep the basement rec room dry.

The first unit received stopped functioning after one day. ABT replaced it quickly. Since then, no problems at all. It's placed in a basement hallway and takes humidity out from several rooms. Works very well, good design, easy to use. Reasonably quiet. Water pan strange shape, and prone to spills when one empties it, since the spout does not collect all water properly unless one is VERY careful.

I live in a studio apartment in South Florida and noticed some mold on my A/C vents so I got this dehumidifier. The thing is AMAZING! I put it on at night and in the morning there is over a gallong of water it collected. It is a little loud, but I can deal with that because it has a pretty large motor. Overall I am super happy with it and still can't believe how much water is in the air. The price was sweet too!

works efficiently and displays current humidity level that is good to know. The hose connector is a bit akward, and had to try multipl hoses before the unit started diverting water thru hose versus filling the bucket. not the quietest machine, so you hear a humming sound upstairs. overall much better than my previous Kenmore

Use in basement, quieter than Whirpool model it replaced, but at 55% setting fan rarely shuts off. Can barely hear the condenser. So far more energy efficient than Whirpool model despite fan.

I purchased this product to use in a partially finished basement. It is amazing how much water it pulls from the air. I like the fact that it turns itself off when the water reservoir is full. I also like knowing that the coils will not freeze in the winter (I hope that this is true it is currently summer) I purchase this unit primarily based on its energy star rating and consumer reports rating. I also used the personal reviews of others to decide between this unit and another one from a different manufacturer. I have only owned this product for less than a month but I am very happy so far. I hope that this holds true for several years to come. I have never purchased a dehumidifier before.

We use this in our damp (but not usually wet) basement. Due to a large storm and ground squirrel activity, we got a few inches of mud in the basement right after we bought this. The dehumidifier really helped to dry that up quickly. Under more normal usage, the fan turns off when the humidistat stops calling, which is good. I installed it with a meter on the outlet and the unit runs about half the time, whereas the old, smaller one it replaced used to run 24/7 (and use more Watt-hours) and it was not as dry down there. So overall we're happy with it. If you are thinking about a medium, I'd recommend you go with a larger size like this one instead. The large and medium units have the same plastic case (and footprint), just beefier working parts inside the big one. The only reason I only gave 4 stars is because we haven't owned it long enough to know about longevity. I expect a unit of this cost to last a long time, we will see about that. One negative: when the unit arrived, it did not work. We figured out that the shut-off switch, for when the tank is full of water, was not properly seated. So the unit thought the water tank was full and the dehumidifier would not kick in. Once we snapped the push-button switch back into place it worked great. [...] it is a very minor glitch with no relevance to long-term function, but we all expect a $200+ appliance to just work right out of the box.

Put a floating floor down two years ago. This summer it felt spongy. Installer/floor company said I needed a dehumidifier and I felt they had installed incorrectly. However, after using this for 3 weeks the floors are fine and the house feels very cool at 75 degrees. It is a bit noisy but it works great.

Very efficient. Great air flow

This is my second unit within a year. The first one I purchased in July 2009. Almost to the year it started to ice up. ABT was great handeling a replacement of the same unit but it has a new refrigerant due to Gov. regluation. Once again it works excellently! Time will tell if it has the lasting power.

My basement is unfinished and approximately 1150 square feet of open space.The unit has a relaxing sound and has brought the level of humidity down to 45%.

The dehumidifier is effective in removing moisture from my damp basement.However,the fan runs continually even though the preset humidity level is reached.

Easy to set-up. Quieter than its predecessor. Having the hose discharge on the left side limits use location.

My basement was getting very humid and damp. I purchased this dehumidifier and within days it went from a relative humidity of over 70% to around 50%. I was impressed. It isn't quiet but not overly loud. I can hear the fan running constantly but the condenser only kicks in when the humidity is above the set level. You can hook up a regular garden hose (not included) for continuous drainage and that seems to work well. Unlike other dehumidifiers the hose connects to a port int he side of the unit not off the drain pan. So far it has been excellent but it has only been 3 weeks.

It does it's job. Am satified, however, i have only had it for 3 weeks.

We've had some very, very humid days in the last month -- way beyond the norm for this area. We bought this machine to replace a Kenmore which had worked well for years. This GE unit has been extremely effective in keeping our basement at a pleasant level of humidity. Like all dehumidifiers, it makes noise but it's no noisier than any of 3 others we've had over the years. We empty it twice a day (morning and night)and if we forget, the blinking light reminds us. At this stage, we're more than pleased with this purchase.

One year ago my wife and I purchased a GE AHR65LM dehumidifier to tame the dampness in our finished basement. Due to the size of the basement (~1200 square feet), we knew just one dehumidifier probably wouldn't do the trick.As of January 1, 2010, GE stopped making the AHR65LM and replaced it with the ADER65LN. From the outside, the two look identical. [...] The change was mandated by the US government and affects all air conditioners and dehumidifiers. The new one uses R-410A refrigerant. They apparently also lowered the MSRP during the model change.So far the ADER65LN has been just as effective as the AHR65LM. The two units working in tandem have kept our basement humidity at a reasonable 45% even during a damp spring.

I have a large wood shop in my basement. I use this to reduce the humidity and keep my tools rust free. It is much quieter and more effective than my old dehumidifier.

I just purchased this 3 days ago and it has been great so far. [...] Directions were clear and simple. [...] In 3 days it took my basement from a humidity of 75 to 50. I could feel a dramatic difference. It is a little noisy but since it's for a basement I don't care.

Works great! Only slight compliant is noise. Not really a big deal since I only run it a couple of hours throughout the day in the basement.

Last Whirlpool failed less than 2 years old. Previous 2 models, Whirlpool and Maytag, sounded like freight trains and failed within 2-3 years. This one is quieter and so far so good.

Works great to dehumidify. Accurately monitors humidity and maintains setting.

Basically the same loudness as previous models I have owned. Really like the digital display. Removes water really well. Like the air discharge out the top of unit. Only can give it an excellent rating if it lasts many, many years. Wish it had a temporary off button with automatic turn on. Had that before and it was nice when we watched movies in the basement. Don't have to worry about turning it on again after the movie. This one has delay shutoff??? Why would you want that?

never shuts off automatically. Cannot get humidity below 50% on the digital display.

Water float indicator does not work, nor does the automatic shut off work. I was very disappointed in the outcome of this purchase. I will be returning it this weekend.

So far I am very pleased with the product. [...] I had it the next day from when I orderd it.

We use this in the basement and the effect on humidity has been considerable and immediate. It's also amazingly quiet (not that it needs to be quiet in our unfinished basement). Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet, effective, and accurate dehumidifier.

Unlike most dehumifiers I've owned, this one has a separate hose attachment that is not part of the bucket. With the hose connected the unit will sometimes fill the bucket instead. Not sure why that happens but it is a problem if you leave home for a week and find out the bucket has filled and the unit then shuts off even though the hose is connected. Unit does not have an automatic on/off feature; a big disappointment

I like the electronic readout for the humidity. I have a damp basement and the prior unit ran 24 hours a day. This unit runs less than half that time and is more efficient. The most important thing is that the basement stays at 55% humidity[...]

We are using this product in a basement where we also have a TV room. This dehumidifier is easy to use, energy efficient, quite effective in removing moisture but too loud. I am planning to buy a second unit as our basement is big but I am going to get a different brand that is quieter so that we can leave it on if someone is also watching TV.

I first tested it in an area that I thought was dry and in 2 hours the bucket was filling up with water. I am installing it in a damp basement with a hose connected to a drain. You would have to empty bucket several times a day if you don't use a hose to drain. Nice piece of equipment.

This replaced an old [...] that we had for 10-15 years to keep the basement dry. It's quieter and I like the feature where you hook the hose on the side and then it doesn't run into the water pan where stuff seems to grow. Our house is open top to bottom and it seems to handle the load and still doesn't run all the time. It maintains a 5$ humidity range. For example if you set it for 50%, it takes it down to 45%, shuts off and comes back on at 50%.

I researched on the internet and this Dehumidifier sounded like the one I should buy ...