The 10 Best Dehumidifiers of 2026

Frigidaire is one of the best known dehumidifier brands in the US, and the FHDD5034W1 is its 50-pint model with Wi-Fi. It removes up to 50 pints a day under the 2019 DOE test, which is enough for most basements and large rooms. You choose a target humidity and the unit cycles on and off to hold it, so it does not run longer than needed.

The bucket sits at the front and has a handle and splash guard, and when it is full the unit stops and shows an alert. You can also connect a garden hose for continuous drainage to a floor drain. The Frigidaire app shows current humidity and lets you change settings from your phone. In US comparison reviews it usually finishes just behind the Midea Cube. Buyers like the consistent moisture removal and the simple controls, while some mention that the high fan setting is noticeably louder than the Cube and the bucket needs emptying more often in very damp spaces.

The AlorAir Sentinel HD55S is a different kind of machine from the room dehumidifiers on this list. It is a low, rugged unit made for crawl spaces and basements, rated at 55 pints per day under AHAM conditions and up to 120 pints at saturation, the extreme humidity you often find in a closed crawl space. AlorAir rates it for about 1,300 square feet.

There is no bucket: water runs out through a drain hose, so it can work for weeks without attention. Auto defrost and low-temperature operation keep it removing moisture in a cold space where cheaper units ice up. It carries the ENERGY STAR label and uses R32 refrigerant in a sealed system. If you have no floor drain, the HD55P version adds a built-in pump. Buyers report musty crawl spaces drying out within days and long, trouble-free runtimes. The tradeoffs are the price, which is several times that of a room unit, and the need to plan drainage and buy filters separately.

The Honeywell TPFIT50PWK is a 2024 50-pint model with a built-in condensate pump. That pump is the main reason to choose it: it pushes the collected water through a hose up to a utility sink or out of a basement window, so you never have to carry a full bucket up the stairs and you do not need a floor drain. Without the hose connected, it works as a regular bucket dehumidifier with a 7.1 liter tank.

It draws about 510 watts, has three fan speeds and runs at room temperatures up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The controls are simple buttons on top with a digital humidity readout, and the unit carries the ENERGY STAR label. Buyers praise the pump for making a damp basement maintenance free and say it brings humidity down quickly. On the downside, there is no Wi-Fi or app, and as with every pump model, the pump inlet and hose should be cleaned now and then to prevent clogs.

TCL is better known for TVs, but its 50-pint dehumidifier is one of the most affordable smart models on Amazon. It is rated for up to 4,500 square feet and removes up to 50 pints a day, the same class as models that cost a third more. The H50D44W was on ENERGY STAR's Most Efficient list for 2024, which means low running costs if it runs for hours every day.

Through the TCL Home app you can see the current humidity, set a target and get a notice when the bucket is full. It also works with Alexa and Google Assistant. For a basement with a floor drain, connect a hose and it drains continuously. Buyers like the price, the app and how fast it pulls a damp room down to the target. The bucket is smaller than on the Midea Cube, so in very humid spaces you either empty it daily or use the hose, and the housing feels lighter than on more expensive brands.

The Whirlpool WHHD501AW is a straightforward 50-pint dehumidifier with a few useful touches. The front bucket holds 17.9 pints, more than many competitors, and the unit shuts off automatically when it is full. For continuous drainage you can attach a hose. The humidistat runs from 35 to 80 percent, and a color-coded light shows at a glance whether the room is too humid.

Auto defrost lets it keep working in rooms down to about 41 degrees Fahrenheit, which matters in an unheated basement or garage where coils can ice up. It draws 510 watts on a standard 115-volt outlet, has three fan speeds and an auto-swing louver, and comes with a remote control. It carries the ENERGY STAR label. Buyers like the big bucket and the remote. There is no Wi-Fi, so you cannot check humidity from your phone, and at around 41 pounds it is heavy to carry, though it rolls on casters. A pump version, the WHHD501PAW, is also sold.

The Midea Cube 35 Pint uses the same clever design as the 50-pint version: a compact top unit and a tank that extends to about 4.2 gallons. That large tank is the big advantage in a medium-sized room, because you will rarely have to empty it. If there is a drain nearby, the included hose lets it run continuously.

It removes up to 35 pints a day and is rated for up to 3,500 square feet, which suits finished basements, guest rooms and apartments with condensation on the windows. You set humidity between 35 and 85 percent on the unit or in the Midea app, and it works with Alexa and Google Assistant. It carries the ENERGY STAR label. Buyers praise the low noise and the long time between emptying. The catch is the price: the 50-pint Cube often costs only a little more, so if your space is large or very damp, the bigger model gives you more headroom for little extra money.

GE's 50-pint dehumidifier with built-in pump is a popular choice for basements where carrying a bucket is not an option. The pump can push water up to 15 feet vertically through the included 16-foot hose, enough to reach a laundry sink or a basement window. Without the hose, it collects water in a bucket of about 15 pints and sounds a 10-second alarm when the bucket is full or missing.

You set the humidity between 30 and 70 percent, and auto defrost keeps it working in a cool basement. After a power outage it restarts with the same settings, which matters for a unit you leave running for months. The filter is washable and the unit carries the ENERGY STAR label. Buyers like that it runs unattended for long periods. Some owners report that the pump stopped after a year or two because the reservoir and intake filter clogged with debris, so clean them every few months. This version has no Wi-Fi.

The Soleus Air DSJ-50E-01 is a 50-pint dehumidifier rated for up to 4,500 square feet that looks tidier than most. Its Mirage display stays hidden behind the front panel until you touch the controls, so it does not light up a bedroom or family room at night. It draws about 525 watts and carries the ENERGY STAR label.

For continuous drainage, a standard garden hose screws straight onto the unit, so you do not need a special adapter. Soleus adds what it calls Tri-Pat safety technology, which monitors the electrical connection and shuts the unit down if it detects a problem, a sensible feature for an appliance that runs for hours unattended. Buyers like the clean look and the simple hose connection, and many use it in finished basements. There is no Wi-Fi or app, and Soleus is a smaller brand than Frigidaire or GE, so check the warranty terms before buying.

The Honeywell TP30AWKNR is a small smart dehumidifier for rooms up to about 1,000 square feet. Pay attention to the capacity: it was sold as a 30-pint model under the old DOE test, but under the current 2019 standard it removes up to 23 pints a day. That is plenty for a bedroom, bathroom or small apartment, but not for a wet basement.

It connects to Wi-Fi so you can check humidity and change the setting in the app or by voice with Alexa or Google Assistant. The bucket has an anti-spill design that makes it easier to carry and empty, and a drain tube lets it run continuously. A filter change alert and an energy-saving timer round it out, and it carries the ENERGY STAR label. Buyers like the compact size and the app. The main downside is value: 50-pint models with Wi-Fi like the TCL often cost the same or less, so choose this one mainly when space is tight.