Reality is any dehumidifier works, but after two years with a cheap Keystone dehumidifier I was glad to upgrade. First the Frigidaire is far quieter, meaning kids don't turn it off and leave it off. Second it blows exhaust up which makes it far nicer to sit nearby - others go out the side which makes nearby areas unpleasant to sit by. Third the pump is a must have if you can't drain directly - emptying the bucket daily in the summer is a bummer. Bottom line this was well worth getting and paying a bit more for than other dehumidifiers.