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How many watts does a 50-pint dehumidifier use — and what can run it?
A 50-pint dehumidifier (Frigidaire FHDD5033Y1) is listed at 470 W; no starting figure is published. Which power stations and generators can run it.
Compressor load. No starting watts published by Frigidaire and no dehumidifier row on the Champion chart, so starting_w is not published. ENERGY STAR lists 520 kWh/yr for this model; avg_w is left empty because that yearly figure does not state how many hours of running it assumes.
The representative model is the Frigidaire FHDD5033Y1, a 50-pint dehumidifier. Frigidaire's product page lists "Watts: 470" and also "Amps: 8.8" at 115 V. Those disagree — 8.8 A × 115 V is about 1,012 W — and the page does not explain the difference. The site uses 470 W, which means the tables may be optimistic if your unit draws closer to the amp figure.
What changes the draw
A dehumidifier is a small refrigeration system plus a fan. The compressor runs while the humidistat calls for drying and stops when the room reaches the set humidity, so a damp basement in summer keeps it running far longer than a dry room. The page assumes 12 hours of running a day, 5,640 Wh at 470 W. ENERGY STAR's 520 kWh a year exists, but without the hours it assumes it cannot be turned into an hourly average.
Starting draw: not published
The compressor motor draws a short burst above its running current every time it starts. Neither Frigidaire nor the Champion chart gives a figure, so the fit tables skip the peak check. A station that passes here on continuous output alone, such as the 500 W Goal Zero Yeti 500, is passing with no margin known for the start.
Reading the tables
Runtime assumes the compressor never stops. Example: the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 record has no maker factor, so the default 0.85 applies: 1,024 Wh × 0.85 ÷ 470 W = 1.9 hours.
Power stations that can run it
Pass = continuous output ≥ 470 W. Runtime = capacity × maker's factor ÷ 470 W, nothing else plugged in. Method.
| Model | Fits | Runtime at 470 W | Capacity | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARBERO 88Wh Portable Power Station (M82) | No | — | 89 Wh | $119.99 |
| DARAN R100 (89.6Wh) | No | — | 90 Wh | $149.99 |
| Bluetti EB3A | Yes | 28 min | 269 Wh | $219 |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Yes | 31 min | 286 Wh | $299 |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | No | — | 288 Wh | $429.99 |
| Anker SOLIX C300 DC | No | — | 288 Wh | $349.99 |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | No | — | 292 Wh | $289 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 500 | Yes | 54 min | 499 Wh | $499.95 |
| Bluetti AC70 | Yes | 1.4 h | 768 Wh | $359 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | Yes | 1.9 h | 1,024 Wh | $499.99 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Yes | 1.9 h | 1,024 Wh | $699 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | Yes | 1.9 h | 1,024 Wh | $599 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | Yes | 1.9 h | 1,024 Wh | $799 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000X | Yes | 1.9 h | 1,056 Wh | $469.99 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Yes | 1.9 h | 1,070 Wh | $559 |
| Bluetti AC180 | Yes | 1.9 h | 1,152 Wh | $499 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Yes | 2.3 h | 1,264 Wh | $699 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Yes | 2.7 h | 1,505 Wh | $1,499.95 |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | Yes | 2.7 h | 1,516 Wh | $1,124.89 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Max (2000) | Yes | 3.6 h | 2,016 Wh | — |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Yes | 3.7 h | 2,042 Wh | $999 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | Yes | 3.7 h | 2,043 Wh | — |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | Yes | 3.7 h | 2,048 Wh | $899.99 |
| Bluetti AC200L | Yes | 3.7 h | 2,048 Wh | $899 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | Yes | 3.7 h | 2,048 Wh | $1,299 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max | Yes | 3.7 h | 2,048 Wh | $1,199 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | Yes | 3.7 h | 2,048 Wh | $1,599 |
| Bluetti Elite 200 V2 | Yes | 3.4 h | 2,074 Wh | $899 |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | Yes | 5.6 h | 3,072 Wh | $1,499 |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | Yes | 6.9 h | 3,840 Wh | $2,599.99 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | Yes | 7.4 h | 4,096 Wh | $3,299 |
Generators that can run it
| Model | Fits | Load | Published run time | CO sensor | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion 100396 3400W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter | Yes | 15 % (gasoline) | 7.5 h @ 25 % | No | — |
| Champion 201241 13,500W Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator | Yes | 3 % (gasoline) | 8 h @ 50 % | Yes | — |
| Champion 201319 4500W Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter | Yes | 13 % (gasoline) | 14 h @ 25 % | Yes | — |
| DuroMax XP13000EH | Yes | 4 % (gasoline) | 17 h @ 25 % · 8 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,299 |
| DuroMax XP9500iH | Yes | 6 % (gasoline) | 21 h @ 25 % · 11 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,999 |
| Generac GP8000E (with COsense, model 7715) | Yes | 6 % (gasoline) | 10 h @ 50 % | Yes | — |
| Generac iQ3500 (with COsense) | Yes | 16 % (gasoline) | 14.1 h @ 25 % · 8.9 h @ 50 % | Yes | — |
| Honda EU2200i | Yes | 26 % (gasoline) | 8.1 h @ 25 % · 3.2 h @ 100 % | Yes | $1,199 |
| Honda EU3200i | Yes | 18 % (gasoline) | 8.6 h @ 25 % · 3.3 h @ 100 % | Yes | $2,799 |
| Honda EU7000iS | Yes | 9 % (gasoline) | 16 h @ 25 % · 6.4 h @ 100 % | Yes | $4,899 |
| WEN DF680iX | Yes | 9 % (gasoline) | 6.1 h @ 50 % | Yes | $803.40 |
| WEN GN400i | Yes | 13 % (gasoline) | 7 h @ 50 % | No | $479.99 |
| Westinghouse WGen7500DFc | Yes | 6 % (gasoline) | 11 h @ 25 % | Yes | $1,299 |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DF | Yes | 5 % (gasoline) | 12 h @ 25 % · 8 h @ 50 % | No | $1,249 |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DFc | Yes | 5 % (gasoline) | 12 h @ 25 % · 8 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,399 |
| Westinghouse WGen9500DFc EFI | Yes | 5 % (gasoline) | 15 h @ 25 % · 10 h @ 50 % | Yes | $1,549 |
Frequently asked questions
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Page updated 2026-10-31.