The catch
Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
A Midea Cube goes longer between emptyings than this 1.7-gallon bucket.
Side by side
Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi vs 35 Pint Wi-Fi Compared: Both share a 1.7-gallon bucket, and 35 removes more per rated day
Quick verdict
A higher moisture load and better standardized efficiency per liter removed point to the 35-pint Frigidaire. If a smaller-capacity unit is enough, the 22-pint model will do. Both come with a 1.7-gallon bucket and Wi-Fi, which means the bigger rating adds extraction headroom and not a larger water reservoir.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Standardized removal capacity is about 59% higher
Per day, the 35-pint model gains 13.28 certified pints.
Where this comes from
Gain: (35.85 −22.57) ÷22.57 ×100 =58.8%.
The catch
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
It has no way to pump water uphill.
Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- Your moisture load is small enough that 35-pint capacity is not needed
- The same basic app and bucket routine suit you
- The catch
- A Midea Cube goes longer between emptyings than this 1.7-gallon bucket.
Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Why pick it
- More standardized removal capacity is what you need
- You want the better per-liter energy efficiency shown in the certification figures
- The catch
- It has no way to pump water uphill.
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What this page compares
Frigidaire's 22- and 35-pint Wi-Fi dehumidifiers compared on standardized extraction, energy per liter and the shared bucket that still has to be emptied.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A small moisture load you can manage
A 22-pint unit that is sufficient does not need replacing just for a bigger name.
- Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
A higher moisture load that recurs
Standardized capacity is materially higher on the 35.
- Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
Compare the energy used per liter removed
At the certification conditions, its 2.01 L/kWh figure is above 1.70.
- Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Good
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Better fit
Want to upgrade for a larger bucket
A 1.7-gallon reservoir stays on both.
- Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Similar
- Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Standardized removal capacity is about 59% higher
Per day, the 35-pint model gains 13.28 certified pints.
How we worked this out
Gain: (35.85 −22.57) ÷22.57 ×100 =58.8%.
On the larger unit, the same bucket can fill up sooner
Nominal times at certified rates come to 14.5 versus 9.1 hours.
How we worked this out
1.7 ×8 =13.6 US pints. 13.6 ÷22.57 ×24 =14.5 hours, and 13.6 ÷35.85 ×24 =9.1. This assumes a constant test rate.
In the test figures, energy use for the same amount of water is about 15% lower
At the listed efficiencies, removing 10 liters takes about 5.88 versus 4.98 kWh.
How we worked this out
10 ÷1.70 =5.88 and 10 ÷2.01 =4.98 kWh. That is a 15.4% reduction and not a forecast of an annual bill.
Option A
Frigidaire, FHDD2234W1
22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
An uncomplicated small-room dehumidifier in a familiar upright form, with Wi-Fi and a washable filter.
- Best for
- Bedrooms, offices and other small finished spaces where you want to check in remotely
Facts we checked
- Frigidaire's rating is 22 pints per day and up to 1,500 square feet.
- Capacity of the front bucket is 1.7 gallons.
- Wi-Fi control, continuous drainage and a washable filter are all part of the unit.
Option B
Frigidaire, FHDD3534Y1
35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
This current 35-pint unit is quiet and efficient, offers three fan speeds and has app control that is useful.
- Best for
- Medium rooms where low noise and verified efficiency are equally important
Facts we checked
- ENERGY STAR's figures are 35.85 pints per day and 2.01 L/kWh.
- Frigidaire's specification is 48 dBA and up to 159 CFM.
- Operation goes down to 41°F, and it has three fan speeds and Wi-Fi control.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named capacity | 22 pints per day | 35 pints per day | Extraction headroom is greater in the 35 class. |
| Certified capacity | 22.57 pints per day | 35.85 pints per day | The figures are standardized and specific to each model. |
| Certified efficiency | 1.70 L/kWh | 2.01 L/kWh | Per unit of energy, the 35 removes more water under the test. |
| Bucket | 1.7 US gallons | 1.7 US gallons | A bigger reservoir does not come with more removal capacity. |
| Drain andapp | Gravity drainage and Wi-Fi | Gravity drainage and Wi-Fi | A separate solution is still needed for an elevated drain. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Smaller moisture loads are what the 22-pint capacity is built for.
With Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier
- Compared with the Cube 35 reservoir, the standard bucket holds less.
Decision guide
How to decide
Where the moisture load is higher and you want better standardized efficiency per liter removed, the 35-pint Frigidaire is the pick. Where a smaller-capacity unit is sufficient, go with the 22-pint model. Because both have a 1.7-gallon bucket and Wi-Fi, the larger rating gets you extraction headroom and not a bigger water reservoir.
The certified gap is bigger than the model names suggest
For these exact model numbers, the current records list 22.57 and 35.85 pints per day. The 35-pint version therefore has about 59% more standardized water-removal capacity. That backs choosing the larger unit when the moisture load is harder, though it does not promise your room will dry 59% faster. Real use also depends on infiltration, temperature and the humidity target.
Identical buckets change how often you empty
Each cabinet takes a 1.7-US-gallon bucket, which is about 13.6 pints. Suppose each collected nonstop at its own certification rate. The nominal bucket would then fill in about 14.5 hours on the 22 and 9.1 hours on the 35. Treat those as arithmetic examples and not as expected schedules. A unit that removes water faster can mean more bucket trips for exactly that reason, since it collects more.
Efficiency counts water removed as well as watts
Certified efficiency is 1.70 liters per kilowatt-hour for the smaller model and 2.01 for the larger. Take the same hypothetical 10 liters removed at those efficiencies and you get about 5.88 versus 4.98 kWh. In that comparison the 35-pint unit uses about 15% less energy for an equal volume of water. Your annual bill still depends on moisture demand, cycling and your electricity rate.
What this page can’t tell you
- The bucket-time figures assume nonstop certified removal, so they are not a forecast for any household.
- Actual annual energy consumption is not guaranteed by certification efficiency.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the dehumidifiers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 3 of the 31 models checked meet every need here: “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement”, “Since it will run often, efficiency counts”, and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”.
3 models fit, out of 31 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “The space I'm drying is a medium room or finished basement”, “Since it will run often, efficiency counts”, and “I want to look at humidity on my phone”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Frigidaire 22 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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| Frigidaire 35 Pint Wi-Fi Dehumidifier |
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