One thing to consider when shopping for a dehumidifier is how you will empty the dehumidifier when it fills with water. Most dehumidifiers give you multiple options for water removal: you can either remove the water yourself once it’s full, or you can set your dehumidifier up to drain automatically by hooking up a drain pump. To do this, you’ll likely have to purchase the hose yourself and have a space nearby where the water can effectively drain out of the dehumidifier.
Something else to think about is whether or not you want the dehumidifier to shut off automatically when you reach your desired humidity level. Many dehumidifiers are made to do this, and they will even turn back on if the humidity level in the room goes back above your target levels so that the numbers can be brought back down to the goal. Not all humidifiers offer this option—some will simply continue to run even after you reach your target. This may lead to your room getting drier than you would like, as well as continuing to use up electricity, which may drive up energy costs.
Lastly, you’ll want to pay attention to how much water can be absorbed by your humidifier and how quickly this happens. Some dehumidifiers can hold as much as 50 gallons of water without needing to be emptied. This may be less important if you plan to hook your dehumidifier up to a drain pump so that it can drain automatically. Regardless, you may still be interested in how quickly it absorbs water, as this will tell you how quickly your room can reach (or come back to) optimal humidity levels.
This humidifier features built-in wheels and handles and a quiet fan that won’t drown out other noises in the area.
This product is Energy Star certified to quickly and effectively absorb moisture without racking up the energy bills.
Designed with convenience in mind, this portable dehumidifier is compact and sleek, allowing it to effectively remove excess moisture from the air while preventing issues such as mold, mildew, and musty odors.
The Pro Breeze At-Home Small Dehumidifier is an efficient and compact solution for those who want to maintain optimal humidity levels in their living spaces.
This humidifier features 360 degree rotating wheels, easy-to-lift handles, and is capable of adjusting humidity anywhere between 30% and 85%.
The unit comes with a 6.56 ft drain hose that can be attached to the drain pipe hole to continually drain water that is dehumidified.
If you’ve never used a dehumidifier before, you won’t need to worry about this one being difficult or complicated to operate.
This dehumidifier features a turbo mode that can increase fan speed for maximum moisture removal. This will help you more quickly reduce moisture in the air for a more comfortable experience in your basement.
This dehumidifier is energy-efficient, convenient, and simple to use. It features a light-touch intelligent control panel to see the operating settings at a quick glance.
The 24-hour timer on this dehumidifier helps you save energy costs while maintaining complete control over when your dehumidifier will run.
This dehumidifier is energy-star rated, meaning it costs around 30% less to operate compared to non-Energy Star appliances.
This dehumidifier features a peak sound level of 51 decibels on high speed, which is almost as quiet as a private suburban street or a normal level of conversation.
A: Different dehumidifiers are made to work in different-sized rooms. Some models can be purchased in multiple sizes, and options are offered, especially for rooms that are around 1,500 square feet, 3,000 square feet, or 4,500 square feet. Other models may only offer one size, which will typically work in a room between 2,000 and 3,000 square feet. If you’re not sure how large your basement is, you can measure the length and width of the room in feet, and multiply the two numbers by each other to get the square footage.
A: Many of the dehumidifiers on this list are Energy Star certified, meaning they will run on around 30% less energy compared to a non-Energy Star certified appliance. The specific costs will depend on your energy rates and current levels of consumption.