TCL TDW50EP20

Dehumidifiers / Large-capacity dehumidifiers

This TCL large-capacity dehumidifier scored very good overall and has

Digital display
Timer
Claimed pts/day of 50
A tank size of about 14 pints.
Fan does not turn off till bin is full.
Built-in pump.
Drain hose included.
Auto Re-start.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Water removal

/ 5

Energy efficiency

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Humidistat accuracy

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

About

The TCL TDW50EP20 is part of the Dehumidifiers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Dehumidifiers models like the TDW50EP20 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Water removal: Water removal measures pints per day removed under 65º F and 60 percent relative humidity (the new 2019 DOE standard). Models closest to claimed removal scored higher.

Energy efficiency: Energy efficiency measures kWh needed to remove a pint of water from the air; the fewer the kilowatts, the higher the score.

Noise: Noise denotes loudness at the highest setting, measured in decibels. We also measured ability to run on low voltage and restart after a simulated blackout; models that didn't automatically restart are footnoted.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Dehumidifier Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased dehumidifiers, not covered by an extended warranty or service contract, by the end of the 4th year of ownership. Ranked #? of 23

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction ratings are based on the proportion of members who are extremely likely to recommend their dehumidifier to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 23

Source: Consumer Reports' 2023 and 2025 Winter Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

Alert for filter cleaning

Digital display

Yes

Frost control

Auto re-start

Yes

Continuous fan

Yes

Remote control

Pump

Yes

Timer

Yes

Drain hose included

Yes

Specs

Tank size (pts.)

Claimed pts/day

Exterior height (in.)

Exterior width (in.)

Exterior depth (in.)

Hours to fill tank

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TCL TDW50EP20

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