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Haier QDHR35LZ 35 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

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Haier QDHR35LZ 35 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

Name: Haier QDHR35LZ 35 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier
Brand: Haier
SKU: QDHR35LZ

★★★★★4.2 (375 reviews)

Pull 35 pints of moisture daily from damp basements and garages with Smart Dry fan automation and full-bucket alerts.

$240.00*

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Overview

The Haier QDHR35LZ is built for the kind of moisture problem that a bathroom exhaust fan or compact portable unit can't address: chronic dampness in basements, garages, and utility rooms where humidity hangs persistently through spring and summer. At 35 pints per day, it has the extraction capacity to move the needle in spaces up to approximately 1,000–1,500 square feet of very damp conditions. The Smart Dry system reads actual room humidity against your set target and adjusts fan speed accordingly — quieter operation and lower energy draw once the room approaches target, versus running at full speed indefinitely.

The operational details matter for unattended basement use: auto defrost keeps the coils running in cooler temperatures where competing units ice over and shut down; a filter alert indicates when cleaning is due; and the bucket alarm prevents overflow before you notice the bucket is full. The 1.8-gallon bucket requires regular emptying during peak humidity season — the operating cost of running without a confirmed gravity drain option. Pocket handles and a compact footprint make repositioning manageable when needed. Energy Star certification keeps operating costs reasonable over a full season of daily use.

Key Features

35 PINT: This GE Energy Star dehumidifier removes 35 pints of moisture from the air every day. This model is ideal for very damp rooms, with excessive moisture, anywhere in the home, basement or garage

SMART DRY: The Smart Dry feature compares the set humidity level with the actual humidity in the room and automatically adjusts the fan speed accordingly

EMPTY BUCKET ALARM: This feature alerts you if the bucket, which has a capacity of 1.8 gallons, is full or missing. The alarm will sound for 10 seconds to let you know it's time to empty or replace the bucket.

CLEAN FILTER ALERT - The unit works best with a clean filter, so we'll remind you when it's time to clean it.

EASE OF USE - The pocket handles make it easy to transport between rooms. Other features like the adjustable humidistat, 3 fan speeds, auto restart and auto defrost features provide ease of use and effective moisture removal from wet rooms.

Specifications

Brand

Haier

Model

QDHR35LZ

Capacity

35 Pints moisture removal per day

Energy Rating

Energy Star

Bucket Capacity

1.8 gallons

Fan Speeds

Features

Smart Dry, Empty Bucket Alarm, Clean Filter Alert, Adjustable Humidistat, Auto Restart, Auto Defrost

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

35-pint daily extraction capacity handles persistently damp basements and garages that smaller units simply cannot keep up with through a full humid season
Smart Dry automatic fan speed adjustment reduces energy consumption during periods when humidity drops closer to the target level — quieter and more efficient than fixed-speed operation
Empty bucket alarm prevents overflow without manual monitoring — the 10-second audible alert is noticeable from adjacent rooms
Auto defrost maintains effective operation in cooler basement temperatures where coil icing would otherwise reduce moisture removal to zero
Pocket handles make repositioning the unit between rooms or during bucket emptying practical without gripping the chassis awkwardly

👎 Cons

1.8-gallon bucket requires emptying at least once daily in high-humidity conditions — more often during peak summer humidity in actively damp basements
Continuous drain hose connection is not confirmed in the product specs, meaning manual bucket emptying is required for unattended long-term installation
Unit dimensions of 10x13.25x19.5 inches occupy meaningful floor space in already-tight utility and storage areas
Fan noise at higher Smart Dry speeds is audible and not suitable for occupied sleeping areas where background noise is a concern
White finish accumulates dust visibly in storage-heavy basement environments and requires periodic cleaning to maintain appearance and airflow efficiency

Frequently Asked Questions

What room conditions is the QDHR35LZ designed for?

Haier rates this unit for very damp rooms — basements, garage spaces, and rooms with persistent moisture problems. It removes up to 35 pints per day under rated conditions.

How does the Smart Dry feature work?

Smart Dry continuously compares the set humidity target to the actual measured room humidity and adjusts fan speed automatically. You set the target level; the unit throttles up or down without manual intervention as conditions change.

What happens when the bucket fills up?

An alarm sounds for 10 seconds when the 1.8-gallon bucket is full or missing, and the unit stops operation automatically. This prevents overflow without requiring you to monitor the unit on a schedule.

Does the QDHR35LZ support continuous drain operation via a hose?

The product description does not confirm a drain hose port. Verify with Haier's product documentation or support if unattended gravity drain operation is required for your installation.

What does the auto defrost feature do in a cold basement?

Auto defrost prevents the unit's coils from icing over during operation in cooler temperatures — a common failure mode in cold basements where competing units can freeze up and lose all dehumidification effectiveness. The QDHR35LZ handles this automatically.