Keystone Energy Star 70 Pt. Dehumidifier Review

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If you live in an area where there is a lot of humidity that you need to get rid of, then the Keystone Energy Star 70 Pt. Dehumidifier is one of your best options.

It is a rather large dehumidifier which will be able to gather up to 70 pints of water per day from a large room (up to 4,500 square feet.

It has many advanced features that you will benefit from and that will make your life better and healthier.

Basic Features:

• Energy Star system which helps save money on electricity
• It can remove 70 pints of moisture per day
• The water tank has a capacity of 1.3 gallons and a transparent area for level supervision
• Automatic shut off system for when the tank is full and a signal so that you know when you have to empty it
• A dust filter which can be easily removed and cleaned and an alert system for when it needs cleaning
• 4 rolling caster so that you can easily move it around

Detailed Features

Auto Restart Functions

Keystone 70 PT is equipped with an auto restart function that saves your settings and automatically restores them when it’s turned off and on again or in case of a power outage. This is a rather convenient feature as it makes it quite the set-and-forget dehumidifier as once you set the desired levels, you won’t have to remember or re-enter them.

Three Operation Settings

The dehumidifier is equipped with three operation settings: normal, turbo and auto-defrost. One of the good things about this model is that the fan is really quiet even in turbo mode. However, the compressor is quite loud, so don’t expect it to be as quiet as other models.

Full Bucket Alert and Auto Shut-Off

Keystone made a good job adding a few advanced features into this model, and the full bucket alert and auto shut-off are two of those features. Basically, the unit stops working when the bucket is full, eliminating any risk of water flowing onto the floor.

Continuous Drainage

You can place the Keystone 70 PT near a suitable drain and use it in continuous mode with a normal hose (not included). Although not convenient as a pump drained model, this is what we see in most models, so it’s perfectly acceptable.

Easy to Clean Filters

Keystone’s filters are very easy to remove and clean which gives peace of mind in terms of the air quality and also prolong the service life of the filters.

LED Display, Electronic Controls and Timer

The dehumidifier has a LED display that accurately displays the RH level in addition to a timer. These functions are what we’ve come to expect from a good dehumidifier, and Keystone does not fail to provide them.

Mobility

The unit is equipped with 4 caster wheels and quite easy to move around from room to room.

Verdict

8.8 Overall

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Pros

• The dehumidifier has a system which can save a lot of money on electricity by turning the Energy Star on only when necessary
• For such a large dehumidifier and with all its interesting and useful features, it has a rather small price tag when compared to the likes of Frigidaire
• It can remove up to 70 pints of moisture from the air each day without a problem, which is great for areas where the climate is very humid
• The water tank is rather large and there is a transparent portion where you can supervise the level of the water and when the tank is full, the dehumidifier will shut off automatically and signal you to empty it
• It comes with a dust filter where all the dust and mold spores and bacteria will gather and the Energy Star will also signal you when the filter needs to be cleaned
• You will be able to easily move it around on the 4 very durable, rolling casters that it comes with

Cons

• The dehumidifier is rather large, weighing 40 pounds, which might make it difficult to store it, but it will still be easy to move around on the casters
• If you order it online, you will not be able to purchase it in a gift packaging, so you will have to pack it yourself

Verdict

The Keystone Energy Star 70 Pt. Dehumidifier is one of the decent dehumidifier models on the market; however, it cannot compete with the likes of Frigidaire 70 pint models even if offers a lower price point. With that said, most of the users who have used it were very pleased with its performance. For its size, this dehumidifier is quite cheap, which does not mean that it is not as good as any other save for the high end models. On the contrary, it will ensure that you and your family will live in the best environment possible with the least amount of investment. So, if money is a concern and you can make do with slightly lower quality, then Keystone KSTAD70B can be a good alternative for you.

Capacity9.5

Durability8.5

Quietness8

Ease of Use9

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