The 4 Best Dehumidifiers - Summer 2024 Reviews

The best dehumidifier that we've tested is the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1. This 50-pint unit offers plenty of airflow variance across its three fan speed settings, which is great for dealing with humidity in both large areas or cooler and more humid environments. Its high dehumidification capacity also makes it a perfect fit for bigger rooms. Thanks to its impressive energy efficiency, it's a stellar option if you need to run it for extended periods. It has a port for continuous drainage and an integrated pump for dumping collected moisture into a faraway drain or container.

Unfortunately, at over 40 lbs, this device weighs a bit, though its caster wheels make it easier to move around. Like many full-size 50-pint dehumidifiers, it produces a lot of heat and makes a fair amount of noise, topping out at just over 56 dBA at its highest fan speed setting. While it isn't the worst offender in this respect, it's something to be aware of if you plan on using it while watching TV or if you have company over. This is also still a bulky machine that can be a bit of a tight fit for smaller rooms; check out the Midea MAD50PS1QWT if you want another 50-pint model that occupies less space when not in use, but note that it's noisier and produces more heat than the Frigidaire.

For something more affordable, the Midea MAD35S1QWT is among the best dehumidifiers for homes we've tested. It has a smaller 35-pint capacity than the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1, so it doesn't perform quite as efficiently in large rooms. That said, it does have its fair share of advantages, not counting its lower price. It has a unique collapsible design, in which the compressor unit and water bucket are separate components. You can set it up normally, with the compressor unit sitting atop the 4.2 gal (16.0 L) bucket, detach the compressor entirely and have it drain into a sink from its drain port, or connect a hose to the drain port and turn on the built-in pump, so it can pour out any accumulated moisture into an elevated container or faraway spout.

Unfortunately, its compressor unit is rather heavy, and it can take a bit of muscle to take it out of its water bucket. Its fan speed provides a smaller spread in airflow compared to the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1, with a max airflow of 189 CFM at its highest fan speed and a minimum airflow of 155 CFM at its lowest fan speed, so it can't adapt as seamlessly to different ambient humidity conditions.

If you're looking for something budget-friendly and only need a dehumidifier for a smaller room, the AGLucky OL12D-D023B, also sold as the Auseo OL12D-D023B and KISSAIR D4212B-UC, is a great choice. This unit's 9-pint capacity is much less than that of the Midea MAD35S1QWT or Frigidaire FFAP5034W1, and it has a low max airflow of 53 CFM, meaning it's likely to struggle quite a bit in wide-open spaces. It's a better fit for medium-sized bedrooms and bathrooms due to its smaller overall footprint, impressively quiet operating noise, and low heat output, which is great if you're a light sleeper. While availability can be sporadic on most online retail platforms, you can buy it from Walmart's online store.

Its 0.5 gal (2.0 L) water tank is pretty small, but thankfully, you can set this unit up to pour out any accumulated moisture into a floor drain or some other receptacle. Unfortunately, it lacks a drain pump that would allow it to drain into an elevated container, like a sink on a tall vanity or a high-walled tub.

If you only need a dehumidifier to deal with small amounts of moisture in a small space like a closet, consider the ProBreeze PB-03. It doesn't offer anywhere near the dehumidification capacity of a full-size machine and will struggle to clear away moisture in even modestly-sized rooms. However, it also weighs roughly one-tenth as much as a full-size machine like the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1 and takes up a little over 10% of the same room, so you can rest it on a dresser or shelf and leave it to run. It also operates very quietly and emits very little heat.

The ProBreeze has a very small 0.4 gal (1.5 L) water tank, though since its dehumidification rate is so low, it takes quite a while to fill it up. It draws only 37 W of power, but its poor capacity means it isn't an energy-efficient option either.