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 | $249.00 |
| 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 for this unit |
| 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 and the spec table on the listing both put this unit’s coverage at up to 3,000 square feet, even though the listing title advertises 3,500. That’s in line with the Frigidaire on this roundup 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
This is where the Hisense separates itself from the other two picks on this roundup: it’s 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 doesn’t pull more moisture, it just adds wear. A basement that stays reliably above 41°F through winter is covered by any of the three units; one that dips into the high 30s 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: tank only, 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. The Amazon listing doesn’t give a tank capacity in gallons (its “35 pints” figure is the daily moisture-removal rate, not the tank’s volume). The slide-out bucket design is built for quick removal when it does.
No Wi-Fi or app control
This is the one unit of the three on this roundup 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 at all, not even as a paid add-on. 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 and where to put it
Hisense doesn’t publish a decibel rating for this unit. Amazon customer reviews say little about noise: several describe the unit as unobtrusive in a bedroom or living space, and one reviewer running it in a room of about 800 square feet found it loud on the low fan setting. If noise matters, listen to it running before deciding where it sits.
Warranty and everyday features
The Hisense carries a two-year limited 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 is meant to make moving it between rooms easier than lifting it by the body. None of these features are unique among basement dehumidifiers generally, but taken together with the longer warranty, they round out a unit built for simple, low-maintenance use without remote monitoring.
- 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
- Amazon’s Choice, rated 4.7 out of 5 across about 20 reviews as of late September 2026
- 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; hose sold separately)
- No published noise rating, and at least one buyer reported it running loud on a low setting
- Tank capacity in gallons isn’t published for this listing
- 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.
Need more coverage or a bigger tank?
See the Midea Cube 50-Pint review, rated for up to 4,500 square feet.
Does the Hisense work in an unheated basement?
It’s rated to operate down to 38°F, the lowest floor of the three units on this roundup, which covers most basements with any heat source through a typical winter. It still has a floor, though: a basement that regularly drops to freezing or below is outside what any compressor-based dehumidifier, including this one, is built to handle well.
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 on this roundup 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. Most Amazon customer reviews describe it as quiet enough for a bedroom or living space, though at least one buyer running it in a smaller room found it loud on the low fan setting. Treat that as one data point, and listen to it running before committing to where it goes if noise is a concern.
Is the Hisense 35-Pint Compact worth it?
The DH3526K1W earns its spot on this roundup as the cold-weather pick. It costs more than the Frigidaire, and it backs up its lower operating-temperature floor with a warranty a year longer than either of them. 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 the pick built for that. For remote monitoring or a bigger tank, the Frigidaire or Midea Cube reviews are the better next stop.
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