The best dehumidifiers

The Honeywell TP30WKN offers the perfect capacity for dehumidifying rooms up to 1,000 square feet without taking up a lot of space in the process. The unit measures only 11 x 13 x 20 inches and weighs 34.1 lbs. To help move the unit around, it comes equipped with swiveling wheels and a full-width handle that can support up to 150 lbs.

It has a smart digital humidistat to automatically manage your humidity level, robust controls, including humidity selection between 30% and 90% in increments of 5%, and a continuous mode. There are two different fan speeds, with a maximum sound output of 50 dB.

There is a 24-hour timer to allow you to either delay start or delay shut-off in increments of 30 minutes. It has indicators to remind you to clean the filter to prevent damage to the condensing coil.

You have the option of using the 7-pint onboard reservoir to collect the moisture or using the continuous drain feature. The unit does come with a drain line, allowing you to use it right out of the box. The unit will automatically shut off when the reservoir fills, and an indicator light on the control panel will illuminate. It is also protected from frozen coils with the automatic defrost function, which shuts off the compressor but keeps the fan running.

• Tank Size: 7 pints
• Room Size Suitability: 1,000 sq. ft
• Weight: 34.1 lbs
• Special Features: Easy-to-read humidity level display

When you need a unit that can pull a massive amount of moisture, then the Midea Energy Star dehumidifier might be the right option for you.

This model will pull a massive 50 pints of moisture from the air every day, without taking up your entire floorspace. You can set the automatic humidity control between 35% and 85%. It measures about 16 x 12 x 24 inches and weighs in at about 43 lbs. It easily moves into tight spaces with the four independent rotatable wheels and the integrated handles at the top of the sides.

It won’t draw a lot of attention either, with its sleek white and gray design. The unit offers two different fan speeds, normal and turbo, with a maximum noise output of 51 dB. This is about the same noise as rainfall or a flowing stream, so you can still hold a conversation while in the same room.

You can choose between the onboard 0.8-gallon condensate reservoir and a continuous drain feature. This model comes equipped with a condensate pump, allowing you to pump the condensate out to a drain, including up to a sink drain. We put together a list of 10 dehumidifiers with a pump if this sounds like a feature you would be interested in. There is a 16-foot drain hose included, which easily attaches to a threaded connection on the back of the unit. If you choose to use the onboard reservoir, there’s an auto-shutoff feature and indicator light when the reservoir reaches capacity to prevent spilling. There’s also a swiveling handle on the reservoir to help make emptying easier.

• Tank Size: 0.8 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 4,500 sq. ft
• Weight: 43 lbs
• Special Features: Filter status indicator

For smaller spaces, such as an individual room or an RV, you may want to consider the Letsport Upgraded 68oz Dehumidifier. To help those who require less space to be taken up by a unit, Letsport has produced a highly efficient small-space dehumidifier.

This tiny unit measures only 10 x 7 x 15 inches and weighs approximately 4 lbs, making it easy to set on a counter or shelf. It uses the revolutionary thermoelectric Peltier technology rather than a compressor, so it draws a mere 48 Watts, putting little strain on your generator. This technology also makes it exceptionally quiet, emitting less than 45 dB, which is about what you’d hear in a quiet library. The unit will operate effectively between 59 degrees and 104 degrees Fahrenheit, and down to about 41% relative humidity.

The unit has a simple one-button operation to turn it on when you need it. It has a 360-degree airflow for better circulation and whole-room dehumidification. It has an onboard condensate reservoir that’ll hold up to 4.25 pints, so you only need to empty it every couple of days when you’re not traveling. 

There’s also an automatic shutoff so that it won’t overflow and damage your countertops or flooring. It’ll illuminate the full-tank indicator light, letting you know that it needs emptying. The reservoir comes with a removable lid to help reduce spilling while you’re emptying the tank.

• Tank Size: 4.25 pints
• Room Size Suitability: 480 sq. ft
• Weight: 4.3 lbs
• Special Features: Whisper quiet operation

Large spaces can be difficult to effectively manage humidity due to the sheer volume of air in the room. The hOmeLabs 50-pint dehumidifier takes on that challenge with ease.

This unit removes up to 50 pints of moisture daily while serving a room of up to 4,500 square feet. At normal speed, it’ll push through 165 cubic feet per minute, or CFM, and up to 188 CFM on turbo. If left to run continuously, that’ll circulate all the air in the room about every 4 hours while running on turbo.

Despite its massive capacity, it doesn’t take up much room, with a footprint of only 15 x 11 inches. It stands only 24 inches tall and weighs about 40 lbs, so it should be easy to move into the right space. The unit comes with rolling casters on the bottom to help assist with maneuvering the unit and has integrated molded handles at the top of the sides. It has an all-white body, so it easily blends in with just about any decor and has quiet enough operation not to distract from the focus of the room.

The unit has an automatic comfort setting, adjusting the humidity setting based on the ambient room temperature. You can also set your desired humidity level if you have specific needs for your space. This unit offers humidity control between 35% and 85% relative to 5% increments.

You have the option of using the onboard 1.6-gallon reservoir, which has a swiveling handle and lid to protect against spilling while emptying. You can also choose to use the gravity-fed continuous drain function with any drain line with a standard garden hose connection.

• Tank Size: 1.6 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 4,500 sq. ft
• Weight: 40 lbs
• Special Features: Turbo mode

In some situations, you need a compact unit that won’t distract from what you have going on in the room. This is where an alternative technology dehumidifier is helpful, like the Ivation desiccant 13-pint model. This unit doesn’t use the standard condensing technology, so it runs much quieter than traditional units. The only noise you’ll hear is the sound of the rotor pushing air through the system.

This is also a compact model, with a footprint of only 11 x 7 inches, and standing about 18 inches tall. The unit only weighs about 14 lbs, making it easy to set up, lift, and move to where it’s needed. There is even an integrated molded handle on the top of the back to assist with lifting it.

The unit circulates enough air to service an area of up to 270 square feet, with a maximum moisture collection of about 13 pints daily. It’ll effectively run at temperatures down to 33 degrees Fahrenheit, much lower than compressor models.

It has an onboard 1/2-gallon reservoir to collect the moisture it removes from the air. If you prefer more independent operation, then you’ll appreciate the continuous gravity-fed drain option. The unit even comes with a 3-foot drain line so that you can start using it right out of the box.

You control the unit with six buttons and a simple backlit LCD screen. On that screen, you’ll see the settings, plus the current humidity and temperature in the room. You can set the humidity between 35% and 85% relative humidity in 5% increments, and select from the two different fan speeds. There’s even a sleep mode, which reduces the fan speed and dims the LCD control panel.

• Tank Size: 0.5 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 270 sq. ft
• Weight: 14 lbs
• Special Features: Adjustable air vent, automatic shut-off, sleep mode

Bedrooms need consistent and reliable dehumidification to keep them comfortable during warmer weather. However, the challenge is finding one that won’t disrupt your sleep. The Keystone 50-pint dehumidifier rises to this challenge.

The unit won’t take up a lot of room, measuring only 11 x 15 x 23 inches, and weighing only 40 lbs. It has rolling casters on the bottom to help maneuver the unit around your room. It has three different fan settings including normal, turbo, and auto-defrost. The unit only produces about 55 dB of noise on turbo, about as much as a steady rain outside.

You have a 1.5-gallon onboard condensate reservoir to collect the moisture. This reservoir has a swiveling handle to make emptying easier. It also has a clear level indicator window so that you can see how full it is, allowing you to empty it. There’s a bucket full alert and automatic shutoff as well, protecting you from an overflowing tank. Make use of the continuous drain feature for more independent operation with a standard garden hose.

Easily control the unit with the simple 6-button operation and LED display to show the current humidity level. The controls include the fan setting, a single-button continuous mode, and a filter reset for the filter cleaning indicator. There are also two buttons to control the timer, in addition to the power button. The auto-defrost turns the compressor off while keeping the fan running to defrost the coils.

• Tank Size: 1.5 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 4,500 sq. ft
• Weight: 40 lbs
• Special Features: Auto-defrost & auto-comfort modes

Attics are one of the most susceptible areas in your home to humidity because of their lack of airflow and contents that are vulnerable to moisture. The Frigidaire Energy Star-rated dehumidifier will keep your attic and its contents safe.

This unit has a 50-pint capacity, so it’ll control the moisture in your attic’s air with ease. It’s also rated for up to 229 CFM circulation for up to 3,000 square feet, so circulating the air around your entire attic won’t be a problem.

You won’t have to worry about crawling into the attic multiple times a day to empty it with the massive 2-gallon condensate reservoir. It also has a safety shut-off when the tank reaches capacity, so you don’t have to worry about water damage to your insulation or ceilings. The condensate reservoir also has a swiveling hand and splash guard to help prevent spills while you’re emptying it. If you prefer to run the unit more independently, there’s a continuous drain feature with a standard garden hose connection. You can run your drain line down into a drainpipe or even out a window if you prefer.

The unit itself is 12 x 16 inches and stands 24 inches tall, so it won’t be difficult to find a place to set it up. It weighs about 44 lbs, but shouldn’t be a problem moving it around the attic with the integrated side handles and rolling casters. It only emits about 51 dB while running on high, so it shouldn’t keep your family awake while running at night.

• Tank Size: 2 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 3,000 sq. ft
• Weight: 44 lbs
• Special Features: Custom humidity control, three fan speeds

Some applications require more substantial dehumidification, including commercial spaces and crawl spaces. When you need substantial dehumidification, then the ALORAIR commercial dehumidifier is the unit you’ll want to look at.

This dehumidifier foregoes many of the common features of consumer dehumidifiers, such as an onboard reservoir. However, it trades that for a massive 113 pints capacity when operating at saturation, treating up to 1,200 square feet with ease.

The unit measures 19 x 12 x 13 inches and has a metal outer casing. This makes it the perfect size to fit wherever you have a moisture issue. It has a gravity-fed continuous drain, with a 6-foot drain line included. Most users run a PVC drain which the drain line feeds into to direct the moisture away from the space.

It is built to last with the onboard MERV-8 filter, which protects the internal components from airborne contaminants, even in low air quality settings. The unit allows you to set the desired humidity level between 35% and 90%, and it will automatically cycle to maintain that setting. If there’s a power interruption, it’ll restart on its previous settings once power is restored.

You don’t have to worry about the unit disrupting people in your home or those trying to work. It emits less than 52 dB while running. It’ll even work in cold spaces down to 36 degrees Fahrenheit thanks to the automatic defrosting system.

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• Tank Size: N/A
• Room Size Suitability: 1,200 sq. ft
• Weight:57.3 lbs
• Special Features: Automatic defrost, continuous drainage

Sometimes, you want a humidifier you know you can set up and just forget about while it continues to do its job. That’s what you get when you get the Aprilaire 1820. This is an industrial-style unit specifically designed to set up for high-capacity dehumidification without having to constantly tend to it.

This unit measures 25 x 13 x 13 inches and weighs approximately 56 lbs. It has a digital control panel that can be mounted to the side or on the top. It has adjustable feet so that you can ensure its level, regardless of where you install it. The controls allow you to set the desired humidity, and it’ll run automatically whenever the humidity exceeds that setting when it checks it each hour.

As an industrial unit, it drains the condensate through the continuous drain on the unit. It comes with a 10-foot drain line, allowing you to run it to a nearby floor drain or sink, for example, if it’s installed on a shelf.

The controls are simple, with a power button and up and down arrows to adjust your humidity setting. There is an optional remote control, the Aprilaire Model 70, which allows you to control the unit from your living space.

Once the unit is installed and set up, the only time you’ll need to interact with it is about every 6 months to clean the filter, which is easy to do with warm water and a mild detergent. Once it’s dry, you simply install it and set the unit back to keeping your space dry. This is a perfect unit for damp basements, attics, and crawl spaces.

• Tank Size: N/A
• Room Size Suitability: 2,800 sq. ft
• Weight: 56 lbs
• Special Features: Automatic digital controls

Mid-size rooms need more dehumidification power than smaller rooms around your home, but don’t necessitate larger units in your main living spaces. The Vrmei 22-pint dehumidifier offers style plus effective dehumidification for mid-size rooms up to about 1,500 square feet.

First, the unit is compact, with a footprint of only 16 x 10 inches, standing about 20 inches tall. It has a glossy white finish on the front of the unit, with gray accents. It weighs about 33 lbs and has rolling casters to help maneuver it into the right spot in your space. Not only that, but it also has integrated handles at the top of the sides in case you need to lift it.

It offers a 0.8 gallon condensate reservoir so that you don’t have to worry about constantly emptying the tank. It also has an automatic shutoff when the reservoir reaches capacity, along with a full tank indicator on the control panel. You can always check the level in the tank without removing it thanks to the clear level window on the front. If you are setting it up near a floor drain, you can always use the continuous drain with a standard garden hose for more independent operation.

The unit offers operational protection with the automatic defrost feature. It also has a 3-minute delay after it turns off to prevent damage to the compressor from short cycling. There’s an indicator to remind you to clean the easy access filter.

• Tank Size: 0.8 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 1,500 sq. ft
• Weight: 33.1 lbs
• Special Features: Turbo mode

Sometimes you need to control moisture in an interior crawl space, like an attic storage space or under a set of stairs. The Vacplus 30-pint dehumidifier offers incredibly fast dehumidification in these small spaces. To assist with this, it offers a unique drying feature, which rapidly dries wet clothing or even carpets.

The unit itself is small enough to position in these tight spaces, measuring only 11 x 7 x 20 inches and weighing only about 21 lbs. It also has swiveling rollers to assist with maneuvering the unit in tight spaces. It offers integrated handles on the top of the sides in case you need to lift it into your space.

You have a 0.4-gallon condensate reservoir to collect the moisture. Your unit is protected from overflowing with the automatic shutoff when the reservoir reaches capacity. You have the option of a continuous drain function if you have a nearby floor drain. The unit even comes with a 3-foot drain line so that you can immediately start using the function right out of the box. The unit has a 24-hour timer with two-way timing, allowing you to set both delayed start-up and shut-down.

If you end up using the unit in a space that’s visible to your home’s occupants, it won’t draw a lot of attention. It has a sleek white design with black accents. It runs nearly silently, emitting an average 36 dB noise while it’s running. Furthermore, it also has adjustable fan speeds to meet the need of whatever size space you need to dry.

• Tank Size: 0.4 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 1,500 sq. ft
• Weight: 20.9 lbs
• Special Features: Continuous drain

The COLZER 70-pint dehumidifier is a perfect unit for larger rooms where you need elegance and hands-off operation. The design is slim with a stylish glossy white exterior and black top, measuring in at 11 x 11 inches and standing about 24 inches tall.

It weighs in at about 29 lbs, so it is much lighter than many other similar models. It also has rolling casters and recessed handles to help you maneuver the unit around into the ideal place in your space.

You’ll never wonder what the humidity is like in the room with a large digital display on the front of the unit. It also displays the humidity on the control panel on the top of the unit. There are simple controls, with buttons for the 24-hour timer, fan speed, drying mode, and humidity setting. There’s also a lighting button to put the unit into sleep mode, which turns off the display so that it doesn’t disturb a dark room.

This unit offers two operational settings. The standard dehumidifying mode intelligently runs the unit to maintain your set humidity between 30% and 80%. The dry mode runs the unit continuously on high to offer rapid drying for delicate laundry.

The unit has a 1.2-gallon condensate reservoir for infrequent emptying. The reservoir has a swiveling handle to help you remove the tank from the unit. There’s also a lid on the reservoir to help reduce the risk of spilling while emptying the reservoir. If you prefer a more automated approach, set the unit up near a floor drain and use the continuous drain function and the included 6-foot drain line.

• Tank Size: 1.2 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 4,500 sq. ft
• Weight: 28.7 lbs
• Special Features: Laundry-dry mode, auto defrost

Laundry rooms are akin to bathrooms and kitchens in that they usually have higher temps and more humidity. However, unlike those areas, keeping it effectively dry is incredibly important to prevent mold from growing in your clothes. That’s why having a powerful enough dehumidifier, like the Inofia 30 pint model, is so important.

This particular dehumidifier won’t take up much space in your laundry room, measuring only 12 x 8 inches, and standing only 17 inches tall. It weighs about 25 lbs, so finding a little counter space or a corner to set it up shouldn’t be difficult. Despite its compact size, it’s powerful enough to dehumidify a room up to 1,500 square feet, which means it’ll work quickly in your laundry room.

You can choose what humidity to keep in your laundry room, between 35% and 80% relative humidity, or you can run it continuously by setting it to 30%. There are two fan speeds on the unit, with the higher speed offering faster drying to your space.

One of the challenges to running a dehumidifier in a laundry room is keeping the condensate reservoir empty. This unit has a continuous drain feature and comes with a 6.5-foot drain line. This makes it easy to set up on a counter or shelf and run the line into a utility sink to drain. If you prefer to use the reservoir, it can hold 0.5 gallons, and has an automatic shutoff when it fills, along with an audible alert.

• Tank Size: 0.5 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 1,500 sq. ft
• Weight: 24.9 lbs
• Special Features: Auto drain feature

Bathrooms have a constant supply of moisture with the toilet and other water appliances. Thus, this room needs a dehumidifier that can constantly run a small volume of air, while also working to remove airborne contaminants. The Tenergy Sorbi is just the right size to keep your bathroom comfortable.

This unit will pull about 2 pints daily, which is enough to keep the humidity in your bathroom under control but small enough to hardly draw any power, rated at only 45 Watts. The unit itself has a small profile, measuring 12 x 8 inches, and standing only about 17 inches tall. The unit runs at a quiet 35 to 42 dB, so even if the bathroom is in your master bedroom, it won’t keep you awake at night.

The unit has a 2-pint condensate reservoir, so it should only need emptying about once a day. The reservoir also has a lid to help reduce spilling while removing it to empty. There’s also a water level sensor and an auto shut-off when the reservoir reaches capacity.

Putting it in a corner of the counter shouldn’t be a problem, being that the air intake is on the front and the output is on the top. The unit also has a True HEPA filter to help remove more airborne contaminants, not only protecting the system but making the air healthier for you to breathe. It has a 5-foot power cable, allowing you to easily run the cord to a nearby power outlet.

• Tank Size: 0.25 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 200 sq. ft
• Weight: 6 lbs
• Special Features: True HEPA filters

One of the challenges in dehumidifiers is the noise the compressor makes, which can disturb anything else you’re trying to do in the room. Generally speaking, the larger the unit and the more space it’ll serve, the more noise it’ll make. The TOSOT 50-pint dehumidifier turns that concept on its head with a nearly silent operation.

The unit itself is all-white and has a footprint of only 15 x 11 inches, standing only 24 inches tall. However, what’s more impressive is the mere 51 dB while running on high, and only 45 on low. To give you perspective, 45 dB is about the volume of steady rain, and 50 dB is similar to normal conversation. The unit has molded handles on the side and rolling casters to help maneuver the 47 lbs unit into place.

The dehumidifier is also high capacity, pulling a massive 50-pints while operating at peak humidity, serving rooms up to 4,500 square feet. This means that in smaller living spaces, you’ll rapidly notice changes to the humidity level.

The unit draws the humidity into a large two-gallon reservoir, which has both a handle and a splash guard to help prevent spills. You’ll be able to keep an eye on the level in the reservoir with the clear level window on the front. When it does reach capacity, the unit has an auto-off function. If you are setting it up near a floor drain, or on a shelf above a sink, you can use the continuous drain feature with a standard garden hose.

• Tank Size: 2 gallons
• Room Size Suitability: 4,500 sq. ft
• Weight: 47.4 lbs
• Special Features: Near-silent operation

Basements are another challenging place for humidity in your home. You have your sump well and pump, which causes a constant flow of humidity, even during the cooler winter months. Then you may also have your laundry in the basement, not to mention the moisture from your air conditioner’s evaporator coil. Basements are also fairly large areas, commonly exceeding 1,000 square feet. Finally, you need a dehumidifier that will make quick work of drying things out if you happen to have a flood.

All of this means you need a unit that can handle the larger space, plus keep up with the constant humidity. ALORAIR produces what are more commonly known as industrial dehumidifiers but are perfect for basement applications. This dehumidifier will remove up to 180 pints, or 27 gallons, every day when it’s working at saturation. At normal operational range, it’ll pull up to about 85 pints a day.

The unit is specifically designed so that you can set it up and forget about it. There is no condensate reservoir to empty but the unit has a pump to push the condensate to a nearby drain or sink. The pump can handle pushing the water up to 14 feet vertically, so setting it up at a utility sink shouldn’t be a problem. The unit also comes with a 20-foot drain line to give you maximum flexibility for its set up location.

The unit is a mere 23 × 14 × 17 inches, so it won’t be hard to stash it under a sink or near the water source. It also comes equipped with a MERV-8 filter to easily filter out contaminants from the air that might otherwise cause mold or other problems. It also operates effectively down to about 34 degrees Fahrenheit, so the cooler temperatures in your basement shouldn’t cause any problems.

• Tank Size: N/A
• Room Size Suitability: 2,300 sq. ft
• Weight: 78 lbs
• Special Features: Condensate pump