Category-specific evidence and scores. This is not a universal company score.
Frigidaire has a current U.S. residential portable compressor-dehumidifier offering with model-specific features and support documented.
Last verified 2026-08-20
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Frigidaire is ranked #4 in Dehumidifier Companies with a score of 73.5 out of 100. Evidence coverage is 100% and confidence is moderate. This result is specific to that category's frozen rubric.
Frigidaire documents current 10,000–10,500 BTU DOE portable models, inverter and heat-capable variants, app control, air-quality monitoring, owner guides, and Energy Guides; FHPC142AA1 is the fixed-speed exact test representative. [1]
A comparable 2026 independent laboratory comparison found FHPC142AA1 unable to reach 72°F within one hour under the hotter condition and behind the 12,000 SACC leaders, while retaining ordinary 10,000 SACC class utility. [1]
The current portfolio spans budget conventional, inverter, smart, and U-shaped designs. Controlled testing found strong small-room cooling and low measured energy draw, while capabilities vary more by model than the top inverter-led brands. [4]
Frigidaire was reviewed as a company-level window-AC candidate using the representative models FHWC054TE1 and GHWQ085WD1. [4]
Frigidaire meets the frozen current-availability, critical-evidence, and controlled-independent-testing gates for deterministic scoring. [4]
Criterion score breakdown
Criterion
Weight
Score
Real-world cooling and comfort
25%
21.5
Reliability, durability, and safety
15%
12.0
Efficiency and lifecycle value
15%
13.2
Noise, inverter, installation, and controls
20%
16.0
Warranty and support
8%
6.9
Portfolio breadth and independent testing depth
10%
9.4
Documentation and transparency
7%
6.0
Strengths
Frigidaire: Three common classes plus pump and smart variants are verified. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire: Documentation is exceptionally clear, complete, and corroborated by an authoritative certification record. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire: Multiple current models and independent methodologies provide deep coverage. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire: Tank, gravity drain, and a current pump option are documented. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire receives 4.7 of 5 for portfolio breadth and independent testing depth under the frozen anchors. The rating uses the cited representative-model record (FHWC054TE1 and GHWQ085WD1) and preserves model-specific limitations; no commercial relationship or manual ranking adjustment enters this input. [4]
Frigidaire receives 4.4 of 5 for efficiency and lifecycle value under the frozen anchors. The rating uses the cited representative-model record (FHWC054TE1 and GHWQ085WD1) and preserves model-specific limitations; no commercial relationship or manual ranking adjustment enters this input. [4]
Frigidaire receives 4.3 of 5 for real-world cooling and comfort under the frozen anchors. The rating uses the cited representative-model record (FHWC054TE1 and GHWQ085WD1) and preserves model-specific limitations; no commercial relationship or manual ranking adjustment enters this input. [4]
Frigidaire receives 4.3 of 5 for warranty and support under the frozen anchors. The rating uses the cited representative-model record (FHWC054TE1 and GHWQ085WD1) and preserves model-specific limitations; no commercial relationship or manual ranking adjustment enters this input. [4]
Anchor 4.2 reflects the exact FHPC142AA1 evidence under the frozen independent testing and documentation depth rule; DOE/SACC class and documented test context are preserved, and no commercial input affects the score. [2]
Anchor 4.1 reflects the exact FHPC142AA1 evidence under the frozen humidity and comfort control rule; DOE/SACC class and documented test context are preserved, and no commercial input affects the score. [2]
Anchor 4 reflects the exact FHPC142AA1 evidence under the frozen real cooling performance rule; DOE/SACC class and documented test context are preserved, and no commercial input affects the score. [2]
Anchor 4 reflects the exact FHPC142AA1 evidence under the frozen warranty, service, and ownership support rule; DOE/SACC class and documented test context are preserved, and no commercial input affects the score. [2]
Capabilities
Frigidaire: Three common classes plus pump and smart variants are verified. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire: Tank, gravity drain, and a current pump option are documented. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire: Current certification or controlled testing shows strong efficiency. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire: App control, monitoring, scheduling, and notifications are verified. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire receives 4 of 5 for noise, inverter, installation, and controls under the frozen anchors. The rating uses the cited representative-model record (FHWC054TE1 and GHWQ085WD1) and preserves model-specific limitations; no commercial relationship or manual ranking adjustment enters this input. [4]
Anchor 4 reflects the exact FHPC142AA1 evidence under the frozen hose, inverter, installation, and smart execution rule; DOE/SACC class and documented test context are preserved, and no commercial input affects the score. [2]
Pricing
Frigidaire: Regular pricing is broadly competitive for the class and capability. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire receives 4.4 of 5 for efficiency and lifecycle value under the frozen anchors. The rating uses the cited representative-model record (FHWC054TE1 and GHWQ085WD1) and preserves model-specific limitations; no commercial relationship or manual ranking adjustment enters this input. [4]
Anchor 4 reflects the exact FHPC142AA1 evidence under the frozen comparable value and product breadth rule; DOE/SACC class and documented test context are preserved, and no commercial input affects the score. [2]
Support and warranty
Frigidaire: A clear one-year parts-and-labor or replacement warranty and support path are documented. Exact model scope and source provenance are preserved. [1]
Frigidaire receives 4.3 of 5 for warranty and support under the frozen anchors. The rating uses the cited representative-model record (FHWC054TE1 and GHWQ085WD1) and preserves model-specific limitations; no commercial relationship or manual ranking adjustment enters this input. [4]
Anchor 4 reflects the exact FHPC142AA1 evidence under the frozen warranty, service, and ownership support rule; DOE/SACC class and documented test context are preserved, and no commercial input affects the score. [2]
Disclosure: No commercial relationship was declared; discovery, evidence selection, scoring, and qualification were isolated from commercial influence.
Sources
Dehumidifiers Made by Midea RecalledU.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission | government regulatory certification | Tier 1 | Primary/vendor evidence | checked 2026-08-20