DGVAM V2: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-06
Summary
The DGVAM V2 is a portable compressor dehumidifier with a certified 15.29 pints/day capacity — far below its 45-to-80-pint marketing — and no documented parts catalog, support portal or confirmed warranty. Running cost is about $31 per year at $0.17/kWh based on 183 kWh/year standardized consumption. It is a good buy at $130–160 with solid return terms; above $190 the thin support picture makes established brands easier to justify.
Common problems and fixes
- Capacity mismatch — the certified rating is 15.29 pints/day under Appendix X1, while retail copy claims 45 to 80 pints/day; the higher figures reflect hotter or wetter test conditions, not standardized output. Size it on the certified figure. [1]
- No connected capability — ENERGY STAR records connected capability as No, so there is no app or Wi-Fi control despite “smart” wording in some listings. [1]
- No parts catalog or support portal — no public replacement-parts channel, official support portal or exact-ASIN manufacturer manual was found, making repairability uncertain. [1]
- Warranty undocumented — no primary warranty document for this exact ASIN was located; a sibling-ASIN manual says one year, but that is family evidence only. [1] [4]
- Long-term reliability unknown — the model entered ENERGY STAR data only in August 2026 and no independent owner reports or professional tests exist. [1]
- Conflicting dimensions and weight — exact-ASIN records give 8.27 × 14.57 × 23.78 in and about 14.72 kg, while another listing gives 9.65 × 15 × 25 in and 31 lb; dimensions are unresolved. [1]
- No built-in pump — drainage is gravity-only via the included hose; a floor drain or downhill path is required. [1]
- Seller metadata unit errors — some listings show 45 gallons/day or 1.72 liters instead of 1.72 gallons; these are unit errors, not real specs. [1]
Parts and consumables
- Air filter — a sibling-ASIN manual recommends washing the filter about every two weeks; no replacement filter listing or part number was found. [4]
- Drain hose — included; a sibling-ASIN manual specifies a 40-inch hose. [4]
- Tank — 1.72 gallons per seller data; no replacement tank listing was found. [1]
Yearly running cost
ENERGY STAR standardized consumption is 183 kWh/year. At $0.17/kWh that is about $31 per year as a standardized comparison estimate, not an actual household cost. [1]
When it is a good buy
Price thresholds from community analysis:
- ≤$130 — good deal if seller and return terms are solid. [1]
- $131–160 — fair to good value, especially near the $149.99 exact-model eBay level (eBay, 2026-09). [1] [2]
- $161–190 — mediocre; savings versus better-known alternatives are too small for support and reliability uncertainty. [1]
- >$190 — weak value unless warranty and support improve materially. [1]
Named alternatives:
- Behome 4,500-sq.ft dehumidifier — $159.99 at Walmart (2026-09); a nearby alternative with similar coverage claims. [5]
- AEOCKY 4,500-sq.ft dehumidifier — around $249.97 (2026-09); a higher-priced comparison option. [1]