The Top 10 Best Dehumidifiers Reviewed

Quite literally the same series of machines as the Vremi, everything mentioned in that review applies to the hOmeLabs (except that Vremi knows how to use cApital leTTerS). Even the manuals are almost identical.

In fact, you won’t have much trouble finding others that also look and work pretty much the same. The reason for this is that one manufacturer is responsible for all of these products, leaving only the cosmetic design, distribution, and customer service to the company on the label.

Strange as it seems, this works pretty well: both Vremi and hOmeLabs are very popular and known for fast, responsive, and intelligent responses to customer complaints and queries.

The only, and for us decisive differences to choose this one as the best dehumidifier overall, are in styling and warranty. This hOmeLabs version comes with a longer 2½ year warranty (assuming you register your dehumidifier), but the best approach is probably just to select whichever is cheaper on the day.

This dehumidifier can only be called “blocky”. Still, due to sucking in air from the rear and blowing it out the side, it doesn’t have a somewhat unattractive, dust-gathering grille at the front like the Frigidaire and therefore seems a little more polished.

This arrangement does have one drawback: since you don’t want to block the air intake, the manufacturer suggests leaving at least 8 inches of free space between it and the wall, making it more difficult to fit this beast into small rooms.

Though it’s no more difficult to use than the Frigidaire, it actually allows better control. Novice users can simply set the machine to the “Comfort” setting. This takes the current temperature into account and adjusts humidity so that the apparent temperature seems pleasant to most people. If you like, you can also manually set a relative humidity level of between 25% and 85%.

Note: If this product interests you, also take a look at the very, very similar option from hOmeLabs.

A mid-range compressor-driven dehumidifier that’s a little larger, more powerful, and more expensive than the Inofia, the defining feature of this appliance is that it connects to your cellphone via an app.

This allows you to monitor the humidity level in your home or a storage space even when you’re away, making it an excellent choice for someone with a large, expensive collection of books or artwork. You can also program it to turn on automatically when you’re not home, and it will inform you when it stops working due to the water tank being full.

You can set your desired humidity level as a numerical value, though only down to 40% RH. Many people will, however, choose to use the three automatic operation modes. Like the “Comfort” setting on the hOmeLabs and Vremi, these take the guesswork out of keeping your home comfortable and smelling fresh.

This particular dehumidifier looks exactly like what it is, with a large grille in front and little effort made to make it fit in with the rest of your décor. We won’t go so far as to call it ugly, but many people will prefer an appearance like that of the Vacplus 1901 or hOmeLabs.

What it does have going for it, in contrast to many machines with similar characteristics, is that it’s manufactured by a company you can expect to know all about domestic appliances, given that they have just over a century’s experience of building them.

Furthermore, it comes standard with a 1-year all-inclusive warranty and a 5-year guarantee on the cooling system. Whether this advantage outweighs its somewhat crude and dated styling is up to you to decide.

In terms of performance and price, it’s pretty much on a par with the hOmeLabs and Vremi. The Frigidaire, however, wins when it comes to noise – or the lack thereof to be more exact.

This is one of the more recent designs on our list. Though it’s marketed as a 45-pint dehumidifier, this refers to the updated 2019 Department of Energy measurement standards. In effect, it’s just as powerful as most models claiming to be able to handle 70 pints of moisture per day.

It also comes with a 12-foot drain hose and, uniquely among those we’ve chosen to feature here apart from the AlorAir, includes a drainage pump. This makes this machine convenient for use in damp basements. Note that this condensation pump is not found in the older version of this machine, nor on the smaller 30-pint and 50-pint models.

The built-in pump generates enough pressure to raise water 12 feet upwards. It’s not very powerful, though, so in humid climates, it would be best not to use a drain that’s elevated too far above the machine’s level.

While our selection of compressor-based dehumidifiers is mainly for home use, this is a top-of-the-line, premium product. It’s something a professional water damage repair service or an HVAC technician might use. In fact, a slightly modified version is intended to be used with flexible ducts, for example, those installed above a false ceiling and run to several rooms.

It also boasts the highest moisture gathering performance of all the models we’ve selected, not to mention a steep price tag. Significantly, it has no reservoir for collected water. Instead, this particular model has an integrated pump that can push liquids as far as 14 feet upwards.

To sum up all of the above: this is not something you’d typically find alongside the washing machines and refrigerators at Lowe’s. Few people will buy this machine for domestic use, but we thought we’d include it to round out our selection.

At 8½ inches high, this pint-sized dehumidifier is the perfect size for keeping on a desk. Capable of handling up to 150 square feet and with a noise level that’s hardly noticeable, this will be a cool addition to any office lacking air conditioning when summer rolls around.

It will be much less useful during other months, however: the Pro Breeze 1200 doesn’t do at all well when the temperature is below 60 °F. This is typical of all dehumidifiers (except the AlorAir, which is a different kind of animal entirely), but cooler weather will definitely bring this economy option’s lethargic performance to the forefront.

It will also struggle to handle a larger room, one with lots of air coming in from outside or anywhere the humidity is constantly being raised, like a kitchen or bathroom. As long as you use it as intended, though, you will definitely notice an improvement in your comfort level.

This dehumidifier from Inofia has a smooth, gentle appearance that won’t look out of place in an office or doctor’s surgery.

Depending on where you plan to use it, this may be pretty important. After all, you can’t just drape a cloth over a dehumidifier no matter how ugly it is: this will at best stop it from working efficiently and at worse shorten its lifespan.

In the case of this appliance, air is sucked in through a grille at the rear and vented upwards after being processed. Like many dehumidifiers, it needs about eight inches of clearance at the intake.

Despite the Inofia being relatively compact, a design that breathes in from the front (for example the Tosot) may be better if you have very limited space to work with. We’ve mainly covered their updated 70 pint/day model here, but the 30-pint model is nearly as space-efficient as this Inofia.

Our largest and most expensive Peltier-technology dehumidifier has a somewhat imposing appearance compared to the other two options we’ve selected (though at least you can get it in white). The Buying Guide contains a comprehensive description of the differences between compressor-based and Peltier machines, so we don’t need to get into that now.

What we’d better point out here is that this Afloia is not actually that much smaller than the compact Inofia, costs half as much and actually extracts far, far less moisture from the air under similar conditions.

On the other hand, it has a couple of useful features no compressor dehumidifier can duplicate. In particular, the Afloia and its sisters the Pro Breeze 1200 and Hauture Mini are much better choices if you need something to take along with you to a muggy office or even a hotel room.

Also, while compressors are generally restricted to using a 110 volt A.C. supply, this dehumidifier can be used with European mains electricity.

This pocket dehumidifier is very similar to the Pro Breeze 1200, but has a much more interesting, compact, and streamlined design. It manages to suggest a well, with a spooky colored light inside to show that it’s working or needs your attention. This light is not annoyingly bright, but can serve as a nightlight.

With a 6 by 6-inch footprint, the Hauture Mini is a good size for placing in the bathroom or on a nightstand, and the lack of a compressor means it won’t vibrate annoyingly on a hard surface.

Due to a special defrosting design, it continues working even at low temperatures, while its noise level has been measured at under 33 dB. This means you practically have to press your ear against it to detect any sound at all.

Apart from the above factors, there’s very little to make anyone prefer this over the Pro Breeze or vice versa. Still, this dehumidifier’s cool design and simple operation make it a nice accessory for a kid’s bedroom.