We got this dehumidifier for our basement, and it's been great. We've had it running for 2 months, to keep the moisture in our basement down. When we first got it it would run constantly, but now it only kicks on every now and then. The basement doesn't smell damp at all, even after rain. We were looking for one that could drain directly into our sump pump, and this was perfect for us. We paid a little more for the capacity and the built-in pump, but it really meets all of our needs and is perfect for us. We love it and I would recommend it to anyone shopping for a dehumidifier.