Hisense 35-Pint Compact Dehumidifier Review: The Coldest-Rated Pick on This Roundup
A look at whether a 38°F operating floor and a two-year warranty make up for skipping Wi-Fi and a drain hose.
The Hisense DH3526K1W is the coldest-rated of the three units on the basement roundup, holding down to 38°F versus 41°F for the Frigidaire and Midea Cube. It costs more than the Frigidaire, covers up to 3,000 square feet, and carries a two-year warranty, a year longer than either alternative. What it gives up is Wi-Fi and app control, the only one of the three without it, and a drain hose in the box. For a basement that runs a few degrees colder in winter than the other two units can handle, this is the pick I’d point a reader to.
Have a basement that regularly runs colder in winter than 41°F, down to 38°F
Want the longest warranty of the three picks (2 years, versus 1 year for the others)
Have a basement space up to 3,000 square feet
Don’t need Wi-Fi or app control
Want to check humidity or tank status remotely (see the Frigidaire or Midea Cube instead)
Want a drain hose included in the box rather than bought separately
Care about a published noise rating (Hisense publishes none for this model)
| Spec | Hisense DH3526K1W |
|---|---|
| Price | $239.99 |
| Advisor Score | 4.0 out of 5 (how it is scored) |
| Coverage | Up to 3,000 sq ft |
| Moisture removal | Up to 35 pints/day |
| Tank capacity | Not published by Hisense |
| Continuous drain | Yes, via drain port (hose not included) |
| Operating temperature | Down to 38°F, the lowest of the three roundup picks |
| Wi-Fi / app control | No |
| Noise | No dB rating published for this model |
| Warranty | 2 years, parts and labor |
| Energy Star certified | Yes |
How much basement this covers
Hisense’s own product page puts this unit’s coverage at up to 3,000 square feet, even though the Amazon listing title advertises 3,500. That’s in line with the Frigidaire and below the Midea Cube’s 4,500 square foot rating. A single unfinished basement or a small to mid-size finished one is a good match; a larger or unusually damp space is better served by the Midea Cube instead.
Running it through a cold basement
The Hisense is rated to operate down to 38°F, three degrees colder than the 41°F floor shared by the Frigidaire and the Midea Cube. Below its rated temperature, a compressor-based dehumidifier loses efficiency because the coil can frost over, so running one colder than its floor pulls less moisture and adds wear. A basement that stays reliably above 41°F through winter is covered by any of the three units; one that dips to 38 to 40°F on cold nights is better matched to this unit specifically. None of the three, including this one, is rated for an unheated space that regularly drops to freezing.
Drainage: a drain port, but no hose in the box
The Hisense has a drain port for continuous operation, but unlike the Midea Cube, it doesn’t ship with the hose needed to use it. That puts it in the same position as the Frigidaire: continuous drain is possible, but you’ll need to supply a standard garden hose yourself. Hisense doesn’t publish a tank capacity (its “35 pints” figure is the daily moisture-removal rate, not the tank’s volume). When the bucket does fill, it slides out for emptying.
No Wi-Fi or app control
This is the one pick of the three without Wi-Fi or an app. The Frigidaire and Midea Cube both let you check humidity and tank status from a phone; this one doesn’t have that option. For a basement you walk past regularly, that’s unlikely to matter. For one you’d rather not check on in person, the Frigidaire or Midea Cube is the better match.
Noise
Hisense doesn’t publish a decibel rating for this unit, so there is no number to compare against the other two picks. If noise matters, listen to it running before deciding where it sits.
Warranty and everyday features
The Hisense carries a two-year full warranty on parts and labor, a year longer than either the Frigidaire or the Midea Cube. It’s Energy Star certified, has an auto shut-off that stops the unit once the bucket is full, and includes a washable, removable filter. A built-in handle helps when moving it between rooms.
- Lowest operating-temperature floor of the three roundup picks (38°F)
- Longest warranty of the three (2 years, versus 1 year for the others)
- Energy Star certified
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 22 Amazon reviews as of November 2026, a small sample
- Auto shut-off and a washable, removable filter
- No Wi-Fi or app control, the only one of the three without it
- No drain hose included (drain port only; supply a garden hose)
- No published noise rating
- Hisense doesn’t publish a tank capacity for this unit
- Listing title advertises 3,500 square feet of coverage; Hisense’s spec sheet and product page give 3,000
| Hisense 35-Pint Compact | Frigidaire FHDD3534Y1 | Midea Cube 50-pint | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisor Score | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.3 |
| Coverage | 3,000 sq ft | 3,000 sq ft | 4,500 sq ft |
| Tank | Not published | 13.6 pints | 4.2 gallons |
| Operating temp | Down to 38°F | Down to 41°F | Down to 41°F |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes | Yes |
| Drain hose included | No | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year | 1 year |
Alternatives
Want Wi-Fi and app control?
See the Frigidaire 35-Pint review or the Midea Cube 50-Pint review. The Hisense vs Frigidaire comparison lines this unit up against the Frigidaire spec by spec.
Need more coverage or a hose in the box?
See the Midea Cube 50-Pint review, rated for up to 4,500 square feet.
Does the Hisense work in an unheated basement?
Only if it stays at 38°F or warmer, the lowest rated floor of the three picks. Below that it loses efficiency like any compressor unit, and a basement that regularly drops to freezing or below is outside what any of the three, including this one, is rated for.
Does it have Wi-Fi or an app?
No. This is the only one of the three units recommended on the basement roundup without Wi-Fi or app control. If remote monitoring matters to you, the Frigidaire or Midea Cube both offer it.
Does it come with a drain hose?
No. It has a drain port for continuous operation, but you’ll need to supply a standard garden hose yourself. The Midea Cube is the only one of the three that ships with a hose included.
Is it loud?
Hisense doesn’t publish a decibel rating for this unit. If noise is a concern, listen to it running before committing to where it goes.
Is the Hisense 35-Pint Compact worth it?
The DH3526K1W is the cold-weather pick of the three. It costs more than the Frigidaire, and for that you get a lower operating-temperature floor and a warranty a year longer than either the Frigidaire or the Midea Cube. What it doesn’t offer is Wi-Fi, an included drain hose, or a published noise rating, and its listing overstates its coverage by 500 square feet against the manufacturer’s own spec. For a basement that runs colder than the other two units can handle, or for a buyer who’d rather have a longer warranty than an app, this is my pick. For remote monitoring, the Frigidaire or Midea Cube reviews are the better next stop; for a hose in the box, the Midea Cube.
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