In winter our home gets super damp so I wanted a way to control the humidity in the bedroom as my wife and child both suffer from asthma and excess humidity can be a trigger for them.
I was attracted to the Honeywell brand as I have tested multiple air purifiers from them. Plus, Honeywell is a brand that has been going since 1906 so it inspired trust.
If you have ever looked on amazon.com for dehumidifiers it’s full of brand names that are often very strange sounding Chinese sellers selling generic units (COSVII, SEAVON, Donatello, LEEL, etc.) There is nothing inherently wrong with these units but for my bedroom dehumidifier, I wanted to go with a brand I trusted and had my back if anything went wrong and Honeywell provides a 5-year guarantee.
As with all the hands-on reviews we do here at HouseFresh, this unit was bought with our hard-earned money so we don’t have a bias to give a more positive review to keep the manufacturers happy. If this dehumidifier stinks, we have no problem with telling you so that you can find a model that does the job for your needs and budget.
The lowdown on the Honeywell TP30WKN
Sadly due to its popularity, the price can be higher than the usual retail price, so it is always worth checking it against large units like the TP50WKN as they sometimes can be found for the same or cheaper price.”
If you don’t want to read my full review, here are the things I like about this dehumidifier and the things I don’t:
CONS
PROS
- Moisture Removal Capacity: 23 Pint (Previously 30 Pint)
- Enabled with Alexa & Google Home Voice Controls: Control humidity settings from almost anywhere. Use your voice to control settings without interfering with your daily routine.
- Invest in Quality for your Family: Honeywell Dehumidifiers undergo 11 rigorous stages of safety checks with added safety features for your peace of mind.
- Top Performer: Honeywell Dehumidifiers are top rated by a nationally recognized independent consumer product testing agency since 2016, scoring at the top in energy efficiency, water removal and reliability.
- 2023 ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Certified means these powerful dehumidifiers offer superior energy efficiency performance compared to regular ENERGY STAR models, saving you money and reducing your impact on the environment.
The design
The TP30WKN includes a few key touches that make a big difference.
It looks like what you’d expect of a dehumidifier, with the control panel on top and the bucket accessible through the front.
You get a continuous drain tube so you don’t have to rely on the tank capacity (seven pints) and end up emptying the bucket multiple times per day.
Inside the box, you will also find two accessories you can use for mounting it on your wall. I didn’t mount it on my wall but it is definitely something useful if you plan to use it in one location 24/7.
I really like it comes with a chunky handle and wheels, as this makes it easy to move to another room – although, do make sure you empty the bucket as it is super heavy when it’s full of water!
All dehumidifiers need to pull air from the room around them so this also means they pull in any dirty, dust or other nasty things in the air. Thankfully this dehumidifier includes a filter so it catches these before they create problems inside the machine. You do need to keep it clean so remember to clean it on a regular basis.
Unlike air purifiers, dehumidifiers don’t clean the air but this also means you don’t need to spend extra on filter replacements.
From a day-to-day operation perspective, the TP30WKN is fairly simple to use:
From left to right, we have a filter clean light that will light up when the filter needs cleaning manually.
Next, you get a button to adjust fan speeds. A tip: you will want maximum when you first use it and then reduce it during the night to keep the sound to a minimum.
Then, you get a button to set the humidity level you want to achieve. So if you set it to 60% humidity, the TP30WKN will come on and off until it achieves this level. This means that you will spend less on electricity compared to setting it to run 24/7 on high.
You also get a timer button that allows you to set a timer for the device to automatically switch off, Next to that, you get a sleep mode button, which switches all the lights off.
When you first unbox it, the continuous drain pump hose is actually tucked inside the water tank. Make sure you remove it before turning on the dehumidifier – although the guys at Honeywell make this super clear with the instructions.
There are two options for this dehumidifier, the TP30WKN and TP30AWKN. The AWKN is the one that includes a smart app. If you have read my reviews, you will know I am not a big fan of apps for simple devices like this and this is no exception. The app requires details for registration and the app itself has very poor ratings on the Google Play store:
For the extra money that the “smart” version requires, I would just invest in a smart hygrometer sensor like Govee H5179 as it has a ton of features for less money than the “smart” version of the Honeywell 30 pint dehumidifier.
Cost of running the TP30WKN: $306.57 per year
If you use this unit with the supplied hose, it’s able to run continuously. If not, it will automatically shut off when the included 7-pint tank fills up – which will be more than twice every day, so it really becomes a chore if used in this way.
Based on our tests, it can remove 20 pints per day, which is around 10 large McDonald’s sodas — a fair amount of water.
When running 24/7, it will pull 276 watts on the lowest fan setting. This will translate to $306.57 per year, which isn’t bad when compared with older units that are used far more power to achieve the same level of dehumidification.
Bottom line: Is the Honeywell TP30WKN worth it?
It has everything you will need from a dehumidifier such as a timer, sleep mode, and a continuous hose for those wanting to use it all the time.
30 pints is perfect for those wanting something that is still portable but doesn’t expect it to be able to dry out a large basement of an open plan room. If you do want a similar unit for a larger space, then check out the TP50WKN and TP70WKN which have 50-70 pint capabilities but are much larger and won’t be as easy to carry to different rooms.
- Moisture Removal Capacity: 23 Pint (Previously 30 Pint)
- Enabled with Alexa & Google Home Voice Controls: Control humidity settings from almost anywhere. Use your voice to control settings without interfering with your daily routine.
- Invest in Quality for your Family: Honeywell Dehumidifiers undergo 11 rigorous stages of safety checks with added safety features for your peace of mind.
- Top Performer: Honeywell Dehumidifiers are top rated by a nationally recognized independent consumer product testing agency since 2016, scoring at the top in energy efficiency, water removal and reliability.
- 2023 ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Certified means these powerful dehumidifiers offer superior energy efficiency performance compared to regular ENERGY STAR models, saving you money and reducing your impact on the environment.
The big issue for this unit is the supply chain issue with a lack of supply meaning that this unit regularly being out of stock and often priced higher than the bigger 50-pint units so be sure to do your research and don’t overpay. I honestly don’t think that smart edition – TP30AWKN is worth the extra $30 so just go for the standard model that is regularly priced at sub $200.
