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Yachting Monthly

• Digital edition

Best boat dehumidifier: 11 models to keep your boat dry

• December 15, 2023

Damp, condensation and in particular, mildew drives me to instant apoplexy! If there's one piece of advice I can give to any boat owner is GET YOURSELF A GOOD DEHUMIDIFIER! Here's my top choices currently available.

 It sounds obvious, but boats tend to live in a damp environment. Even if you keep yours ashore or in your driveway, damp can still be an expensive problem. A good, reliable dehumidifier is an absolute essential piece of kit for pretty much every boat owner that has a boat with enclosed living space. I own two dehumidifiers and both work flat out from late autumn to mid spring here in the UK and in the Azores where humidity is often around 95%.

It doesn’t matter if you live on your boat or not, moisture, even in a  boat laid up for winter can be a really expensive and damaging problem.

An added challenge with boats is that that salt water inevitably finds its way down below. And salt, as we all know, retains moisture.

Since iron will start to rust when the relative humidity exceeds 50% (80% for steel), the problems caused by damp aren’t limited to mould, mildew and mustiness: electronics, electrics and engines will suffer too, not to mention tools.

If you don’t already have a dehumidifier, then what are you waiting for? These things pay for themselves in the reduction of damp induced electrical gremlins and mildewy interiors.

At a glance, Editors top three choices

Meaco dd8l junior – best desiccant lightweight model – buy it now, ufesa 10l dehumidifier – best compact compressor model – buy it now, ecor pro dh1200 inox dryboat – best premium integrated model – buy it now, 11 of the best boat dehumidifiers available right now.

Meaco DD8L Junior

On test for 8 years on the Tech Editors boat.

Reasons to Buy

Quiet, extracts lots of water, lightweight, has worked faultlessly for years

Reasons to Avoid

uses a little more power than a compressor type, filter housing is a little fiddly.

Meaco DD8L Junior. Made in the UK, this desiccant model from Meaco has proved very popular among boat owners because of its light weight (6kg/13lb), low noise and efficiency at low temperatures.

Fox Morgan, the Tech Editor here at Yachting Monthly notes: Indeed it was a recommendation from a fellow boat owner that made me run off to the internet to find one for my own boat about 8 years ago.

They claim it can extract 7.5 litres of water per day at 20°C and 60% relative humidity. It has two fan speeds, a variable humidistat and a laundry mode for maximum extraction or for drying clothes. I can’t say exactly how much this fabulous little Meaco Junior actually extracts,  but if I put it on the laundry dry setting over night,  it empties the dogs water bowl nearby.  It’s really very efficient at sucking water out of everything nearby. The benefit of the desiccant dehumidifier is that it blows gently warmed air out of the top, so it keeps the air moving in the boat as well as adding a bit of warmth.

It comes with a tube to allow continuous draining,  but the unit is too tall to fit on any of my boat counters, so I’ve been unable to use that function on my boat.

It’s economical to run because of the way it has an air sampling setting, so when it’s reached the level of dry you want,  it just ticks over, clicking in to sample and then back off again. When running on the second fan setting it consumes roughly 700W constant.

This unit,  pictured has been used for at least 6 months of every year for the past 8 years,  mostly on my boat,  but occasionally in a camper van and a damp office.  It’s been faultless and it has been a brilliant bit of kit that has easily paid itself several times over in reducing mildew damage to zero. Its been a total game changer for stress free winter boat maintenance.

5 stars from me for this stalwart bit of kit.

If you want an ioniser and an anti-bacterial filter, you can spend a little more and buy the DD8L model as opposed to the DD8L Junior.

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Ufesa 10L dehumidifier

compact size, easy to access and clean filter, efficient and simple operation

noticeable hum, caster wheels are both a blessing and curse

A compact and lightweight model,  the Ufesa will fit into smaller spaces and fit easily on countertops.

The supplied tube will allow you to leave this unit draining into a sink or other drain.  This compressor unit is fairly quiet, but in a small space you will hear it working.

It’s efficiency is on par with most other compressor dehumidifiers and after a day switched on,  the humidity is noticeably reduced.  It doesn’t have the sophistication of some more expensive models,  but it gets the job done. It does have a laundry setting too which basically makes the unit work flat out, but it has dried stuff pretty well when laundered and hung to dry nearby.

This unit has been on test for 2 years in a high humidity environment in a boat based in the Azores Islands in mid Atlantic and has performed well.  Though it would struggle if the ambient temperature were to drop below 5c, so an additional heater might be required if this is used in a cooler climate. Otherwise, as with all compressor dehumidifiers, you’ll lose some efficiency due to defrost mode.

The little caster wheels are both a blessing and curse.  To keep this safe on the counter top, I’ve had to jack it up onto some books to stop it rolling around when the boat rocks during inclement weather on its berth.

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EcoAirDD1 Simple

This is one of the lightest, simplest and least expensive desiccant dehumidifiers on the market. Despite its relatively low price, it does a lot more than the old basic ‘on/off’ compressor types that some of us have been using for years.

One useful feature is a humidity dial, which allows you to set the level at which it turns itself off to save power. When power-saving is less important than drying a particularly damp space or directing the heat to help dry clothes, you can leave it on the ‘laundry’ setting for short periods. There’s also a two-speed fan, and a nano-silver anti-bacterial filter to help clean the air.

Weighing a modest 6kg (13lb), the DD1 Simple has a carrying handle on the top and is claimed to extract 7 litres of water a day at 20°C and 60% relative humidity.

Price: from £155

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Delonghi dex214f.

Some manufacturers have traditionally concentrated on compressor dehumidifiers, which have a reputation for lasting longer than desiccant types as well as for using less power. This means that people tend to be happier to leave them on for longer, while the nature of their noise is often considered to be less intrusive even if the actual decibel count is no lower.

De Longhi’s DEX214F sit in the middle of their range, with an extraction rating of 14 litres of water per day (given the standard test conditions of 30°C and 80% relative humidity, which are rarely seen on a boat in a high-latitude winter).

Buyers with environmental concerns about refrigerant gases will be reassured to know that DeLonghi use R290 gas, which is claimed to be much more environmentally friendly than the gases traditionally used in refrigeration appliances.

Price: from £217

Mitsubishi MJE 16V

This is by no means a budget dehumidifier, but that’s not what Mitsubishi designed it to be. Although it uses a compressor rather than desiccant, it has a low-temperature function that’s said to keep it working efficiently in cold weather.

Compressor dehumidifiers have to stop working at intervals when the temperature drops and moisture freezes on the cold plates of the heat exchanger, but the Mitsubishi has a hot-gas defrosting system to help offset this generic drawback.

In warmer, humid conditions (the standard 30°C and 80% humidity at which dehumidifiers are rated) it has a capacity of 16l per day.

A variable humidistat is among the other features, together with a laundry function, on/off timer and deodorising filter.

Price: from £330

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Ecor Pro DH1200 Inox Dryboat

If you want a seriously heavy-duty dehumidifier that’s made of stainless steel to withstand the marine environment and that can be left unattended and running 24 hours a day, one of the Ecor Pro desiccant models is likely to attract your attention.

Designed in the UK, the DH1200 Inox will extract up to 12l per day and can be free-standing or attached to a horizontal surface or a bulkhead. It has no water bucket because the moisture is vented out through a duct that will accept standard 41mm waste pipe. You can also attach an inlet pipe to suck in moist air from elsewhere.

Operating temperatures range from -20 to +40°C and this boat dehumidifier has been engineered for ease of access when maintenance is needed.

Price: from £630

Seago Ecodry

Seago’s Ecodry is one of the small number of dehumidifiers to be designed with boat owners very much in mind. You should be able to leave it running continually and, being of the desiccant type, it will keep working (collecting up to 7l a day) at temperatures down to 1°C.

Features include a digital display on the top, where you set the mode (choices include ‘sleep’ for lower noise and a dimmed display) and where the temperature and humidity are shown.

Carrying handles are recessed into the sides. While that’s arguably neater than having a fold-down handle on the top, you won’t be able to attach a line to haul it up if you’re on deck with the boat ashore. Then again, being one of the lighter and more compact boat dehumidifiers (it weighs 6kg/13lb and is less than 500mm/20in high), it’s less of a lump than some to carry up a ladder.

Price: from £179 / $250

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Ebac is a British manufacturer with a different take on what a dehumidifier needs to do and the best way to do it.

Rather than trumpeting the benefits of desiccant dehumidifiers and humidistats that allow you to choose the humidity level you want, Ebac presents an argument in favour of the compressor combined with their own patented Smart Control feature.

Compressors are used for their appreciably lower running costs – up to 40% lower, it’s claimed – while the Smart Control is said to detect changes in temperature and moisture levels, switching the dehumidifier on and off as needed.

Ebac’s premise is that there is no consistently ‘right’ level of humidity for any given environment: it varies continually, and the 3850e responds by extracting only as much moisture as is needed to avoid damp and condensation rather than making the space unnecessarily dry and sucking in more damp from outside.

It also incorporates a defrosting system that minimises the time when it’s out of action.

Price: £290

Meaco DD8L Zambezi

PBO tested: Meaco DD8L Zambezi review

If you like the Meaco approach but want something with a few more bells and whistles than the basic DD8L models, the Zambezi (named after an orphaned elephant in Zambia) might be the answer.

It’s a desiccant machine with a maximum extraction of 8.3l per day (at 20°C) and should still extract 7.5l at 10° and 60% humidity. Power consumption at 20° is 351W and the tank capacity is a larger-than-average 3l.

Features that make it more expensive than Meaco’s other models include the sterilising ioniser and a low-energy laundry setting. It also has full timing functions, which allow you to set when it comes on and when it goes off.

Price: £199

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EcoAir DD3 Classic Mk II

Like most manufacturers, EcoAir offers models to suit a range of budgets and the Mk II version of their popular DD3 Classic dehumidifier comes with more features than you find on the lower-priced alternatives. As well as auto-restart after a power interruption and a laundry mode – both widely found elsewhere – this one incorporates multiple timer settings and an antibacterial nano-silver filter. It’s said to be quieter than its predecessor, producing 36dB on its lower setting.

Being a larger unit, with an extraction rate of up to 10.5l per day, it uses a little more power: consumption ranges from 420-735W. With a capacity of 4.2l, the tank is bigger too. It’s 520mm (20in) high and weighs 7.5kg (16.5lb).

Price: £220

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Pro Breeze 10L

ProBreeze makes both desiccant and compressor dehumidifiers as well as smaller models that use Peltier (thermo-electric) technology to create a cold plate on which moisture condenses.

If you heat your boat in the winter, you might find that a compressor dehumidifier makes most sense; otherwise opinions in colder climes tend to shift in favour of desiccant types and ProBreeze’s 10L (which stands for 10l of extraction per day) is the company’s offering in this department.

It offers a humidity sensor so you can set your chosen level, a digital control panel, a timer, a fold-down handle on the top, an adjustable outlet for the warm air, a nano-silver filter and a 3l collection tank.

Price: £169

What makes the best boat dehumidifier?

Mechanical dehumidifiers that run from a mains supply are often left on the galley worktop to drain into the sink so they don’t cut out when the water bucket fills up. That’s unless you have a top-of-the range boat dehumidifier that’s ‘plumbed in’ and expels water to the outside.

Your first choice is likely to be whether to buy a condenser type of boat dehumidifier or one of the newer desiccant types. The former use a compressor and refrigerant gas to create cold plates or coils on which moisture in the air, drawn in by a fan, condenses before dripping into a bucket.

With the desiccant dehumidifiers, the air passes over a rotating wheel coated with an absorbent material (typically zeolite). The saturated wheel is dried by hot air that’s then cooled so, again, the condensed moisture is collected. This process is more power-hungry, but desiccant dehumidifiers are typically lighter. They also heat the surrounding air and work better at lower temperatures, when condenser types have to shut down periodically to defrost.

Whichever you buy, bear in mind that not all domestic dehumidifiers are designed to be left running for lengthy periods. There have been instances of fires on board being attributed to boat dehumidifiers, so it’s a good idea to check with your insurers just to make sure.

Read PBO’s group test of boat dehumidifiers

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• Digital Edition

Best boat dehumidifier: Which is the right damp buster for your yacht?

• May 6, 2019

Choosing the best boat dehumidifier can be a minefield, as Rubicon 3’s Bruce Jacobs found when identifying which best suit yachts at sea

Picking the right dehumidifier can save you thousands in damp repair costs

In the colder months, thoughts invariably turn to damp: one of the constant enemies yacht all owners face. It seeps in everywhere, can find every bit of clothing and equipment and will leave an otherwise perfectly sound vessel a soggy mess inside.

Damp arrives in various guises. The humidity of sea air is often high anyway while the cold sea environment will cool the hull of a yacht. What happens next is exactly the same as happens on car or bedroom windows – when the warm, moist air inside is cooled, it can no longer hold as much moisture and the water is released onto the cooled surface, causing unpleasant condensation to form… followed by damaging mould.

Superyachts have a permanent crew armed with chamois leathers to mop up every day, but for the rest of us there are three ways to prevent this damp and mould. Good insulation is key, but here you’re at the mercy of the yacht builder and the care and attention they paid to the vessel when it was being built.

The DryBoat 12 dehumidifier needs to be sited where moist air can be conveniently piped out through a vent

Next, proper ventilation is important as it expels the warm, moist air before it can do its damage. Cracking open a hatch and running a fan will make a noticeable difference but this is not really an option if you plan to leave the yacht unattended for any period of time. The third option is simply to reduce the humidity of the air inside the yacht and this is where a boat dehumidifier comes into its own.

At Rubicon 3, we swear by dehumidifiers on our high latitude expeditions to places such as Iceland and Spitsbergen, as not only do they dry and warm the air but they clean it too and the improvement to the environment inside the yacht is huge.

The only decision therefore is which one to go for, but here’s where the controversy starts. For us, the choice between a compressor or desiccant model was fairly straightforward: go desiccant. Desiccant dehumidifiers work better than compressors in cooler air temperatures and they produce clean, dry air that is a good 10°C warmer post drying – fulfilling two roles at once.

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They’re also generally quieter and more portable. The controversy, however, is whether your yacht is even insured when using a boat dehumidifier. Many models state in their instruction manual ‘not to be left unattended’ and various insurance companies demand that the dehumidifier must be suitable for marine use or the policy will be invalidated.

A domestic dehumidifier may not be designed to be left on continuously for prolonged periods of time (winter lay-up anyone?) and using it as such may also invalidate a policy. While over five million dehumidifiers have been recalled in the USA in recent years over safety concerns, both Meaco and Ecor Pro, two of the leading manufacturers of dehumidifiers in the UK, have highlighted the sophistication and safety of today’s models and say faults are incredibly rare.

Despite that, the insurance angle became an unexpected minefield for us and highlighted that careful research is needed, with possibly a call to your insurer before buying and using the dehumidifier on the boat.

Dehumidifiers with a built-in vent don’t need to be emptied

What to look for in a good boat dehumidifier

• Most dehumidifiers drain into a holding tank or into the bilge. Neither is ideal if leaving a yacht unattended for a long period of time.
• Salty sea air rusts domestic grade metal quickly and most dehumidifiers are not protected against this, hence some of the insurance concerns.
• Many dehumidifiers are portable units that cannot properly be fastened in place to prevent movement when the boat rolls with wash, wind or tides.
• The dew point is the temperature to which air can be cooled before the moisture held within it condenses from a gas to water.
• Compressor dehumidifiers create a cold surface and when warm, damp air comes into contact with the cold surface, condensation occurs and the water is removed from the air.
• Desiccant dehumidifiers absorb the moisture in the air, like a sponge. The desiccant is warmed and dried by an internal heater allowing it to be reused.

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Best boat dehumidifiers available right now, meaco zambezi dd8l dehumidifier.

Winner of the Which? Award in 2016, this desiccant unit has a host of safety features to protect against electrical or corrosion concerns. It has a three litre tank or can drain into the sink. A great all-round boat dehumidifier that consistently gets top reviews.

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Seago Smartdry dehumidifier

A smaller, compressor-driven model that has a 1.8lt tank and a continuous drain option. This is a cheap option for small- boat owners looking for occasional assistance with keeping the boat dry.

Ecor Pro DryBoat 12 boat dehumidifier

This powerful, commercial grade desiccant unit can remove up to 12 litres a day. The unit is made from stainless steel, all but removing the risk of corrosion on board. It’s a serious option and investment, though, hence best for yachts over 40ft. After much research and using and trialling other models we ultimately selected the DryBoat 12 for our expedition yachts.

It has a hefty price tag, certainly, but we love its commercial grade construction and that it is also easily set up for a permanent installation – meaning it does not sit out in the open getting knocked about.

Most of all, we really liked that it expels moist air through a vent rather than draining into a tank or sink, so it really can be left operating almost indefinitely. It’s rare that we rate something this highly but the DryBoat 12 has proven to be a superb marine dehumidifier that has delivered exceptional results all summer in tough environments such as Spitsbergen and Norway.

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A good boat dehumidifier is an essential investment to help protect the interior of a yacht over the winter months. Whichever model you are thinking about, do ensure it is suitable for marine use, that it can be left running unattended and does not invalidate your boat’s insurance.

Practical Boat Owner

• Digital edition

The best dehumidifiers tested

• November 18, 2014

Keeping dampness at bay from boat interiors is an ongoing battle: Alex Bell assesses nine dehumidifiers for efficiency, power consumption and portability

With the end-of-season lay-up approaching, it’s a good time to consider how best to keep the interior of a yacht free from damp and consequent mould over the winter months.

I have used a dehumidifier on my boat for many years, but last winter I loaned it to someone whose boat had mould problems caused by an en suite shower. With no dehumidifier to deploy, it was me who ended up with mould on my boat headlining for the first time in years!

Mould will grow in damp conditions where the relative humidity is greater than 68%. Similarly, iron will rust with humidity above 50% and steel above 80%, so engines and tools become vulnerable to the moist air.

Chandlers and product websites recommend dehumidifiers suitable for boats and caravans. What they all have in common is that they are compact machines and don’t come with castors. They require mains electricity, so they can only be used where a suitable shore supply is available. If, like me, you lay your boat up on a cradle, consideration has to be given to carrying the dehumidifier up a ladder. In this situation, light weight and a good handle are important factors.

Desiccant dehumidifiers on test

There are two Meaco desiccant models available: the DD8L and the DD8L Junior. Both look the same, the difference being the Junior doesn’t have an ioniser or anti-bacterial coating on the filter which makes it cheaper to buy.

Common controls include an on/off switch, a three-speed fan control, a three-stage humidity control (maximum 40%, normal 50% and minimum 60%), a laundry mode (35%) and a timer which turns the machine off after 1, 2, 4 or 8 hours. The DD8L also has an ion button to turn the ioniser on/off.

In the three modes controlled by the relative humidity stat, when the target humidity is reached, the dehumidifier will stop drying the air and run the fan for 10 minutes. The fan then goes to sleep for 30 minutes, then switches back on and samples the air, so it knows when to start dehumidifying again.

The carry handle has a recessed grip at the back, and because the machine is light in weight (6.4kg) this works fine when carrying with one hand. An LED lights up when the bucket is full. The collection bucket comprises a rectangular translucent tray with a lid contained behind a door (which has a front viewing window).

The rear panel also has a window, so you can view the amount of water collected from front or rear. Both models come supplied with a continuous drainage hose. The filter is a fine plastic net on a removable panel.

On test the two Meaco models collected more water than the others, with the exception of the Mitsubishi. As with all desiccant dehumidifiers, they consume a lot more power than compressor models.

RRP: £179.95 (DD8L), £155.99 (DD8L Junior)

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Compressor dehumidifiers on test.

The testing ground: Solent University’s Ship Model Tow Tank Laboratory

How we tested them: We set up the dehumidifiers in Solent University’s Ship Model Tow Tank Laboratory. This houses a tank 60m long by 3.7m wide and 1.8m deep. Humidity was around 80% – pretty high – giving the machines plenty of moist air to work on. We set the machines on maximum output, and then measured how much water they’d collected over a four-hour period.

We measured the power they consumed under maximum load and on standby. We also measured the outlet air temperature and humidity, using a combined hydrometer/thermometer.

Purifying mode stops extracting moisture and just filters the circulating air. A smart control continuously monitors and learns about the environmental factors, so it knows when it needs to work or not. The filter, a single skin of coarse black foam, is contained at the rear of the machine. The opaque collection bucket is located behind a front-opening door and, like its Amazon 15 cousin, holds 3.5lt of water.

Accessories include a drainage kit, replacement standard filters, a fragrance filter, and an activated carbon filter with Bactiguard. No carry handle is fitted: there are two shallow slots in the casing on each side, making it a two-handed job to lift and not suitable for taking up a ladder single-handed.

On test Water collection and current consumption was average for the compressor models. It weighs a fairly heavy 13kg.

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Mitsubishi MJ-E16VX

Arguably in a class of its own, this compressor dehumidifier comes with features including an LED display of the air’s incoming humidity, full laundry mode and an electrically-controlled swivelling air outlet louvre on the top.

The controls comprise a button to select ‘easy’ dehumidifying or ‘intelligent laundry’ mode, humidity and mode selection with child lock, an LED display giving various items of information, a swing louvre to control how it operates, a timer button, power on/off, a ‘bucket full’ LED, a drying inside button/LED and an air purifier button/LED for just filtering air. Easy dehumidifying mode operates the unit periodically as conditions demand.

A door hinges to reveal a rectangular translucent water collection box with lid. The door also has a see-through panel to give a view of the water collected.The silver-ion-coated antibacterial filter is accessed by removing a panel above the bucket door. The carry handle neatly parks by dropping vertically down into the top. A very comprehensive handbook is provided.

On test it collected the most water, but drew more current than the other compressor models. It is also fairly heavy at 11.7kg.

RRP: £299.99

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This basic compressor model of the Ebac range has a body manufactured from ABS polymer and features two controls: one for the two-speed fan, the other for an electronic humidistat.

A running light turns to red when the water container is full. An ‘intelligent’ defrost system predicts when the heat exchanger coils in the dehumidifiers are about to freeze and suspends the refrigeration process: this then allows the coils to defrost.

The opaque water container is positioned behind a front-opening door and collects 3.5lt of water, making it one of the largest ‘buckets’ on test.

The standard filter is two-layer, including carbon. Accessory options include a permanent drainage kit and Bactiguard filters.

The handle amounts to a large horizontal recess at the back, making it possible to carry with one hand. On test the Amazon 15 collected slightly less water than average and consumed average current for the compressor models. Weighing 13kg, it’s on the heavy side.

Waveline WL-2110BP

This was one of the lightest, most compact and least power-hungry of the dehumidifiers tested.

Basic controls include a humidistat (calibrated to 40%, 60% and 80% humidity and a continuous mode), while two LEDs indicate bucket full and defrost mode.

The deep integral bucket (no lid) is easy to remove and replace, and gives a view of the water level. Continuous mode requires the drainage hose to be connected above the bucket, and there is a slot in the bucket to feed the hose through.

This slot enables the power lead to be stored in the bucket when not in use. The filter, a rather delicate mesh, slides into position at the back. The unit has a large folding handle.

On test the Waveline collected an average amount of water and had the lowest power consumption. At 8.75kg it’s one of the lightest models, and was also the quietest on test.

A downside is that in the event of a power failure it won’t restart automatically.

Price: £139.95

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Seago YL-2007

Adapted for use on board by virtue of having wheels replaced by non-slip feet, this dehumidifier’s basic controls include a combined on/off switch and humidistat control, and bucket full and defrost warning lights.

A hose is included for continuous drainage, though we found the bung difficult to remove.

Auto defrost mode comes on at temperatures below 15°C, where the compressor stops for 10 minutes every 40 minutes while the fan keeps running to remove frost on the condenser.

The carry handles comprise two recesses – not ideal for carrying the unit up a ladder.

On test it collected average water for average power consumption, but is the lightest weight (8.5kg) of the compressor models.

RRP: £159.95

Meaco’s top-selling compressor model shares some of the best features of its desiccant cousins, having the same sampling sleep mode to regularly monitor the humidity.

Differences include a digital display of the current humidity of the air entering the dehumidifier. The same display is used to set the required humidity level, using soft-touch buttons which also control a child-lock function.

There are no viewing ports for the collecting bucket, but a hose is provided for continuous drainage.

The 12L works on one fan speed and is rated at 165W. The outlet air is directed through a manually set louvre, located on the top, where you’ll also find a folding handle. The air inlet filter slots into place on the rear and can be cleaned with a soft brush on a vacuum cleaner.

On test the 12L was only beaten for water collection by the Mitsubishi. For power consumption it was the second- least hungry, and it’s one of the lighter of the compressor models at 9.5kg.

RRP: £155.99

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Our favourite in a previous test, the XM model stands out with its robust fixed carry handle, which lends itself to being attached to a rope to hoist it on board (for yachts on a cradle).

With its large 3.5lt blue translucent integral water collection container, there is no mistaking how the set is performing. The bucket is easy to remove by sliding out, but can be fiddly to replace.

Basic controls comprise a humidistat and a defrosting/bucket full LED. The air filter slides into position at the back – the fine mesh looks on the delicate side.

The Pro-Dry has cable storage lugs, but the plug cable support prevented the plug being stored in the slot provided. Continuous drainage requires removal of an exterior bung and a 10mm diameter hose placed in the water outlet above the collection tank.

On test This was the highest-powered of the compressor models, but collected slightly less than average water. Its weight was about average at 10.5kg.

RRP: £149.95

Best boat dehumidifer? PBO verdict

It was a hot day when we carried out the test – not quite like you’d expect it to be on your boat in the depths of winter unless there’s a freak warm spell. The test conditions therefore favoured the compressor models, but from experience gained in a past PBO test undertaken in much cooler conditions, the amount of water collected by the desiccant models outstripped the compressor types by a factor of two.

There is no doubt about the efficacy of the desiccant models in cold weather, but the compressor models do the job for just a third of the power consumption – though they’ll be much less efficient in low temperatures and may also have to keep stopping to defrost. All the models tested worked well. The Mitsubishi performed best – but then it costs twice as much as the other models.

The Ebac and Meaco compressor models both perform well, but provide no view of how much water has been collected – not an issue, of course, if they’re set up to drain into a sink.

Of the basic models (Seago, Waveline, XM), the XM has the best carry handle, but the Waveline is the most compact and lightest compressor model and is the best Budget Buy.

The Meaco desiccant models are the lightest in weight and will perform the best on a boat in winter. Their ability to shut down and periodically sample air should help keep their otherwise high running costs down.

The Meaco DD8L Junior model  is around the same price as the basic compressor models and wins our Best On Test award for use on a boat in winter.

What to look for in a good boat dehumidifier

You can buy basic or sophisticated models of dehumidifier. Basic models will have a humidistat: this will switch the machine off when the humidity drops to a pre-set percentage. Though variable, you don’t really know what value this is. On sophisticated models you can set it, although they switch off anyway when the humidity is reduced to around 50%. All models collect the water in a container (the bucket). For some this is a translucent tank which enables you to see how much water has been collected. All have a cut-off switch that shuts the machine down when the tank is full, and a ‘full tank’ warning light.

Also, they can all be put in continuous drain mode, which bypasses the collection bucket and involves fitting a piece of tubing onto a spigot and directing the water into, for example, a sink drain. All dehumidifiers will have an inlet air filter. These vary in quality, and some can be enhanced with carbon to neutralise odours or a biological element such as silver ion to kill microbes. The simple mesh filters can be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner soft brush attachment.

Some carry handles can be folded out, while others are fixed recesses in the machine’s body. These fixed indents are not so handy if the unit needs two hands to lift it. Some machines have a laundry mode which puts them on optimum performance, and in some cases enables the warm outlet air to be directed towards damp hanging clothes, assisting their drying. A timer may be present that will allow you to set how long you want the machine to work.

Another ‘extra’ is an ioniser. This delivers negative ions into the air that attach themselves to positive ions – fine dust particles, for example – making them heavy, so they fall to the floor where they can be vacuumed up.

Sophisticated machines will switch off when the humidity has reached a pre-set point and then periodically sample the air by switching on the circulation fan. This way power consumption is reduced, but a check is still made on the level of humidity. Basic machines have a ‘continuous’ position which overrides the humidistat to keep the machine running regardless of the ambient humidity.

A variable fan speed feature means you may be able to select a slower speed to quieten the machine down if you are in the room or cabin with it running. Good quality extension leads and surge protectors are recommended for any electrical device left unattended on a boat. This will guard against low voltage and high amperage of the incoming supply which could, in theory, cause a spark on a dehumidifier’s control panel.

Should I buy a compressor or desiccant dehumidifier?

There are two types of dehumidifier to choose from: compressor or desiccant. The compressor type works in the same way as a refrigerator or air conditioner. Gas (the refrigerant) is compressed, then cooled to a liquid state at high pressure in a condenser. It then passes through a constriction (the expansion valve) into a low-pressure region (the evaporator), where it converts back into a gas. During this process heat is required, and this cools the gas and its surroundings. Air drawn through the dehumidifier passes through this cold region, and moisture in the air condenses on the exterior of the heat exchanger plates and runs downwards, through gravity, to a collection point.

Compressor models use less electricity than desiccant dehumidifiers. But in cold weather the moisture in the air freezes on the cold plates and the dehumidifier shuts down. Compressor dehumidifiers work really well in hot weather, so they are ideal for your Caribbean lay-up! They are heavy, because they consist of an electric motor to drive the compressor, a condenser and evaporator, refrigerant piping and an additional motor to drive the air circulation fan.

Desiccant dehumidifiers work in a totally different way. Air is drawn in through a filter and passes over a slowly rotating wheel that is coated with a material called zeolite, which absorbs water from the air. The wheel becomes saturated and requires drying. A heater and a second fan dry the wheel as it passes into the drying sector of its rotation. This moist hot air is then cooled by the incoming air in a condenser; the water extracted gravitates to the bottom and is collected in the same way as the compressor models. The dry air leaving the dehumidifier is thus much warmer (by around 10°C) than the air entering.

So, desiccator models thrive on cold air temperature and also heat the space from which they are removing the moisture. This will warm the boat’s interior and help to prevent the domestic fresh water pipes freezing up. Desiccant dehumidifiers are also much lighter in weight than compressor models. However, they use more current than compressor models. They require operation in air free from solvents. Solvents (from resin or varnish) can affect the desiccant.

About the authors

Oksana Razina works at Southampton Solent University and is a club racer of yachts in the Solent in the role of navigator

Ex-merchant navy officer Alex Bell sails a Bénéteau First 305 and lectures in maths and engineering at Southampton Solent University.

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Introducing ecor pro, about ecor pro.

Ecor Pro is a Dutch company but the management team is both Dutch and English. Our main office is near Amsterdam, but we have a smaller office in China that oversees production and quality control. Our engineers are based in the UK with a sales office in the USA.

The Ecor Pro team has been in the industry since 1974. As well as manufacturing products under our own retail brand we have manufactured items on behalf of other well-known companies, usually associated with the manufacture of dehumidifiers,

The team has been creating and selling dehumidifiers since the 1970s, although the Ecor Pro company was formed in 2010. 

Ecor Pro China office was opened in 2011 to oversee the production of our products in Southern China.  Based one hour from the Honk Kong border.  Also this office is key to our third party sourcing activities in China for clients & sources components, handling quality control on behalf of clients even not in our core market. 

in 2012 Ecor pro stated its business relationship with Japanese paraffin heater manufacturer not only to sell paraffin heaters in Europe but also to help design products.  Our team has helped design not only dehumidifiers but the new paraffin heaters of Toyotomi.

2019 saw the opening  our own office in the USA.  Helping to support Mexican, American and Canadian clients develop their sales particularly in the retail & flood restoration industry.

Naomi Grills is actually the parent company of Ecor Pro.  Trading since the 1970s the company was founded by shareholders to design and build Gas & Electric kebab grills, salamander grills and other professional catering appliances.  

A brand leader in mainland Europe that has now launched a range of totally automatic robot Doner Kebab Grills that save labour costs in busy take-away restaurance and meat packing factories.

Ecor Pro B.V. was formed in 2010 with three shareholders.  In 2015, after merging with Naomi Grills B.V., another private shareholder was added,  Henk Riksen.  In 2019 two of the original shareholders retired, transferring their shares to the other two.  Today, Ecor Pro is owned by UK citizen Martin Gray and Dutch citizen Henk Riksen.

Henk Riksen has been developing products and selling electrical appliances across mainland Europe since the late 1976.  Now he is focusing on administration and office management, based in our Holland office.

Martin Gray managed Ebac Domestic Dehumidifier Division and, from 1993, managed Amcor Group, the manufacturer of dehumidifiers and portable air conditioners sold around the world  He now focuses on product development and international sales and is based in the UK with Ecor Pro’s engineering team.

Our Technical Director has designed many of the best known dehumidifiers and water coolers in the market.  Having been designing refrigeration since the late 1970s.  Having designed over 4 million products sold in the market.

His team has similar experience from power tool design to heating to refrigeration appliances.  Experienced in tool making injection, blow moulding and rotational moulding designs. 

Its not important we are under one roof.  With modern technology, our phone systems link offices so we are acting as one entity yet allowing staff to reside where it is best for them.

Our main office for small parts and administration is 18,000sqf based just south of Amsterdam Airport.

The unofficial mantra of the company is “to make Italian build quality at Chinese prices”.  Products that we innovate and and indeed invent have to be fit for the main purpose.  Bells and whistles are secondary to the main function and the appliance must be absolutely safe.  After many years in the electrical and electronics industry, we see how some manufactures cut corners to save cost. That we would never do.  Often we design in safety at additional cost but without a marketing or sales opportunity.  Simply, we believe if a product works well it will ultimately sell itself.

We have a relatively small team for our company turnover but very few people leave to go elsewhere and that means we have a team that generally knows what they are doing when it comes to producing great drying equipment.

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2012 – Ecor Pro China office opens

2012 – Toyotomi Japan collaboration for UK market

2015 – All production moved to China

2015 – Naomi Grills & Ecor Pro merge

2020 – Two of the three founding Dutch partners retire 

2021 – Ecor Pro sells Grill business

2024 – Third Dutch partner retires

Ecor Pro – Corporate and Environmental Responsibility We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and recognise that environmental performance is critical to the successful operation of our company. We know the importance of adopting best environmental practices and this is part of our culture. One of our core focuses is based around delivering energy-efficient solutions to our customers. We ensure that our sustainability practices are implemented both internally (within Ecor Pro) and externally (solutions that we deliver).

Ecor Pro – Code of Conduct Employees and partners of Ecor Pro commit to upholding the Code of Conduct. Our Code of Conduct contains guidance and requirements that are essential to our work, and how we conduct ourselves as a business. Ecor Pro is committed to environmental awareness, corporate and social responsibility, and transparency.

Complying with Ecor Pro’s sustainability practices, while applying common sense is our best contribution to sustainable business development.

Our commitment Ecor Pro is a global company, who are committed to acting fairly in all areas of the business. As a responsible business, we recognise that we have a duty to be as environmentally friendly as possible. This includes designing and developing solutions that benefit both the environment and our customers.

Our responsibility All Ecor Pro employees and partners conduct their business and lead the organisation in a fair and appropriate way, whilst adhering to our sustainability policies. This is a continuous process. We ensure that all employees feel comfortable to raise and address questions or concerns, to ensure that our sustainable policies are updated on a regular basis.

Conflicts of interest : Conflicts of interest occur when an individual’s personal interests could compromise his or her judgement, decisions, or actions in the workplace. They are a naturally occurring issue that can’t be completely eradicated. We ensure that any Ecor Pro conflicts of interest are managed through full transparency.  

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  Individual rights: We actively support the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We ensure human rights are respected in all our activities, and in our business relationships. We identify and assess the potential impacts on human rights before undertaking a new activity or starting a business relationship. We establish processes for communication, questions, complaints, and reparations available to the people affected by our activities. We do not employ children under the age of 16.

Sustainability: We are an environmentally conscious company and have a preventative approach to environmental issues in all the countries that we work in. We ensure that we behave as a responsible organisation, with both the internal and external environment. We regularly assess how we can reduce environmental effects of our work. Materials and resources are used responsibly. Many of our products and solutions support our customers in reducing environmental effects of their work. We also ensure that our operational practices reduce any environmental effects. Discrimination : We always treat our employees, customers and partners with fairness and respect. We also respect our employees’ privacy.

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If you're tired of rooms in your home feeling clammy and damp, it might be worth investing in a portable dehumidifier. While these devices are only a partial band-aid solution for more serious water infiltration problems, most models on the market can still offer some relief. Of course, they can also be an asset if you live in an especially humid climate.

We've tested 20 dehumidifiers, and below are our recommendations for the best we've tested based on their performance, price, and feature sets. Also, check out our recommendations for the top  dehumidifiers for basements .

The best dehumidifier 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, 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 have company over. It's also 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.

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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. However, it has 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 provides less airflow compared to the Frigidaire, reaching 189 CFM at its highest fan speed setting and 155 CFM at its lowest, so it can't adapt as seamlessly to different ambient humidity conditions.

Best Budget Dehumidifier

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.

Best Compact Dehumidifier

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 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, but since its dehumidification rate is so low, it takes quite a while to fill up. It draws only 37W of power, but its poor capacity means it isn't an energy-efficient option.

• GE APYR50LC: The GE APYR50LC is a 50-pint dehumidifier with a drain pump. It performs quite similarly to the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1 and takes up slightly less space, but the Frigidaire has a higher-capacity water tank, makes less noise, and emits marginally less heat. See our review
• Midea MAD50PS1WS: The Midea MAD50PS1WS is another good alternative to the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1. Both units share similar dimensions and provide excellent dehumidification capacity and impressive energy efficiency. However, the Frigidaire offers a wider range of airflow speeds, making it a better fit for a wider variety of ambient conditions. See our review
• Whirlpool WHAD50PCW: The Whirlpool WHAD50PCW is a full-size 50-pint dehumidifier that performs similarly to the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1 but features a smaller water tank. It also makes a little more noise and produces more heat. See our review
• Waykar PD160B: The Waykar PD160B is a 9-pint dehumidifier that's a viable alternative to the AGLucky OL12D-D023B. It emits slightly less heat and has a slightly bigger water tank than the latter, but it's also bulkier and noisier. See our review

Sep 04, 2024: Minor text changes for conciseness and clarity. No change in recommendations.

Our recommendations above are some of the best portable dehumidifiers for most people. We factor in the price, feedback from our visitors, and availability.

That said, there is no single best dehumidifier for home use that will suit everybody; your needs will depend on your budget, the size of your living space, your tolerance for operating noise, and whether you like having a device with convenience features like Wi-Fi connectivity or a drain pump. If you'd like to choose for yourself, here's the list of all our dehumidifier reviews.

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The best dehumidifiers are essential if you have excess humidity in your home, will help to reduce condensation and prevent mold. This is especially the case during colder months when we can't open up our windows for long periods to allow ventilation. In addition, dehumidifiers can help to get rid of odors and reducing dust and airborne allergens. 

But with so many types of dehumidifier on the market, it can often be tricky to know which one is right for your needs. Before buying, there are some things to consider first. For instance, what coverage do you need for your home? If you have a particularly large or humid room, you may benefit from a machine with a higher capacity and a hose such as the Honeywell 50 Pint dehumidifier to make draining the water easier. Also, if you have several rooms that need a dehumidifier, it may be worth buying a smaller, more portable unit or on wheels. 

Luckily, we've done all the hard work to find a dehumidifier for every need, based on our comprehensive online research. So, whether you're after a model for your basement, or a compact size, here are the best dehumidifiers to suit every space and lifestyle. 

The Frigidaire FFAP5033W1 is a heavy-duty, 50-pin machine that was a solid performer. It comes with an active water pump for easy draining, or you can default to continuous draining. It also has a sleek design with an easy-to-use digital display, and the filter is easily accessible for removal and cleaning.

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For those who space, this compact dehumidifier is a great option. The Midea 20 pint cube dehumidifier has a 20-pint capacity but gets the job done. Operated via an app, you can monitor it from your phone, view humidity levels and receive alerts when the bucket is full. It’s also easy to empty, thanks to the lower half that turns into a bucket and handle. 

If you want a powerful machine for drying out large spaces, such as the basement, this Honeywell 50 Pint is ideal. It comes with a 14-pint, water capacity, practical LED display, and quiet operation.What's more, its attractive design doesn't create an eyesore. 

If you have smaller rooms, this 22 pint machine will handle your needs. The HomeLabs 22 Pint Dehumidifier is compact but performed well in all our tests. It's generally quiet and practical to move around your home.  

If you’re after longevity, you’ll need the best warranty. The Honeywell TP50AWKN is covered under a 5-year warranty— which is one of longest available. In our tests, it gave a strong performance, and was energy efficient. The only downside is that the small tank requires frequent emptying, however, you’re getting value for money. 

With smart connectivity, this dehumidifier from Frigidaire will fit into any smart home regime. You can operate it remotely via the app, set the target humidity and receive notifications when the bucket is full. And with a 50 pint capacity, it can hold plenty. Voice control is possible too via Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.    

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1. Frigidaire FFAP5033W1

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The Frigidaire FFAP5033W1 is the best dehumidifier overall, based on reviews of its nearly identical predecessor, the Frigidaire FFAP7033T1. 

It's one of the few devices on our list with an active pump, meaning you can send water to an elevated sink or out a window if you don't have a floor drain and don't want to go through the hassle of removing and emptying the bucket. 

What bumped the Frigidaire FFAP5033W1 above the other devices we considered is its design. It's sleek and has an attractive digital display, making it easy to see indicator lights and settings.

There are hooks for wrapping up the power cord when the machine sits right next to an outlet or when you want to store it away, and the filter is easily accessible for removal and cleaning. While the device does come on casters for easy rolling, it also has a heavy-duty top handle for carrying down stairs.

One of the few areas in which the older model, the Frigidaire FFAP7033T1, fells short was in the initial pump setup. Testers and device owners reported that removing the plug from the pump socket was tricky, and that in some cases the plug simply broke off. 

This flaw isn't unique to Frigidaire, but it is something to prepare for if you're purchasing this model for the convenience of having a pump. We'll keep an eye out to see if the FFAP5033W1 suffers from the same problem. 

While the pump option does come at a premium, it's a nice feature to have. Of course, you can also default to continuous draining (if you have a floor drain) or to simply dumping out the bucket manually if you'd prefer.

In the switch from the FFAP7033T1 to the FFAP5033W1, Frigidaire increased the tank capacity from 13.1 pints to 16.9 pints. If you live in a really damp space and run the machine continuously, that's a significant improvement, because water volume will fill up pretty fast, and the device will shut down until you empty the bucket. The GE APER50LZ, our runner-up, has a 15-pint capacity.

As with many of the older models that fell under the previous set of Department of Energy regulations (see below), the FFAP7033T1 is disappearing from store shelves, so you'll have an easier time finding the Frigidiare FFAP5033W1 or its pump-less sibling, the FFAD5033W1.

On Amazon, customers liked the ease of setup, praising the simple controls and instructions. However, there are a few reports of ice buildup, and issues with warranty. They also differ on noise, and ease of emptying. 

2. Midea 20 pint cube dehumidifier

Our expert review:

We loved testing the Midea 20 smart dehumidifier. Once connected to its app, you can monitor it from your phone, including viewing the humidity levels and receiving alerts when the bucket is full. You can change the settings remotely too, adjusting the speed of the fan with three levels to choose from. 

Voice control is available via Alexa or Google Assistant, although two-factor authentication is missing. It stands out for storage though, as this dehumidifier can be ‘nested’ into itself, taking up half of the space.  

In terms of performance, it gets the job done and proved to be a useful asset for us when dealing with a flooded basement. It’s also incredibly easy to empty, thanks to the lower half turning into a bucket and handle. 

Despite the name, it can hold about 24 pints, although this is still relatively small compared to others on our list. Ultimately, this dehumidifier has a very user-friendly design which couldn't be more compact to store. 

Amazon reviews mentioned good performance and ease of setup. For instance, it's easy to connect to WiFi, runs well and does a good job. However, there are mixed opinions on ease of cleaning, noise, and appearance. 

Read our full Midea 20 pint cube dehumidifier review .  

3. Honeywell 50 Pint Portable Dehumidifier

If you have large, humid spaces, such as basements, this Honeywell 50 pint dehumidifier stood up to our tests. After setting up in a basement bathroom, it performed impressively, only taking less than an hour reduce levels of humidity down to the 35%. It also worked efficiently for mid-sized spaces, such as the living room, kitchen and laundry room. 

While it can handle 50 pints a day, the 14-pint water capacity does mean you'll be emptying that tank frequently. However, you can use the included hose to drain automatically and continuously. Once connected to its app, it's straightforward to operate and you can even set up multiple devices to run at the same time by using AI-enabled speakers.

In addition, its quiet operation is a bonus, and stylish, modern design makes an attractive feature in any room. An impressive and powerful dehumidifier best suited to handle large spaces.

Read our full Honeywell 50 Pint Dehumidifier review.

4. HomeLabs 22 Pint Dehumidifier

The HomeLabs 22 Pint Dehumidifier, which replaces the 30-pint model, has a 1,400 Sq Ft coverage. This makes it a great choice for small spaces including apartments, basements and other spaces. It's sleek and minimal, which is ideal to place in a room without taking up a lot of space. 

This model did well in our real-world tests for managing humidity levels in the bathroom, laundry room, and storage space with the doors open. It did particularly well in a basement bathroom, measuring approximately 100 square feet. 

When the temperature reached up to 79% humidity, it had taken about an hour for the levels to reach the target of 35%. The unit used about 235 watts while running, and used about .20 kWh. However, it seemed to struggle with handling humidity in larger spaces or exceeding 900 square feet, with a longer run time of four hours. In any case, our tests results were far more accurate in smaller spaces, and it works well in less time. 

Generally, the Homelabs 22 dehumidifier is  easy to set up and use, with a quiet operation, around 55 decibels. Since it has a smaller tank, it does tend to fill up quickly if the room is very humid. Although, this also means that you’ll need to empty it more frequently. 

Read the full HomeLabs 22 Pint Dehumidifier review .

5. Honeywell TP50AWKN

The Honeywell TP50AWKN, which replaces the virtually identical Honeywell TP50WK but adds Wi-Fi connectivity, is well regarded by professionals and customers alike. 

If something does go wrong with the TP50AWKN, you're covered under Honeywell's five-year warranty. Most of the dehumidifiers we considered come with one-year or two-year warranties, so this extended policy ensures that your investment is protected.

One downside: The Honeywell TP50AWKN's water bucket holds just 7 pints (three-quarters of a gallon), a small fraction of what the machine can condense in a day. If you don't have the option to continuously drain, you'll find yourself emptying the water bucket more frequently with the Honeywell TP50AWKN or going without dehumidification once the tank reaches capacity.

Customers posted on Amazon liked the ease of use, and say it's easy to set up. However,  opinions are mixed on durability, moisture sensor, performance, and noise. 

6. Frigidaire FGAC5044W1

You probably don't need a Wi-Fi-enabled dehumidifier, but if smart-home devices are your jam, then the 50-pint Frigidaire FGAC5044W1 may deliver on what you're looking for.  

You'll receive push notifications when the water bucket is full, and you'll be able to remotely control the fan speed, target humidity and power. You can also set up voice controls for the Frigidaire FGAC5044W1 with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant . 

All these smart features can be especially handy if you're out of town or you're monitoring a dehumidifier in a rental property. However, many online purchasers of the unit reported trouble setting up the app, which gets mostly negative reviews on both Google Play and the App Store. Here's hoping Frigidaire gets that sorted out.

This dehumidifier is fairly similar to our top pick, the Frigidaire FFAP5033W1, but swaps Wi-Fi for a powered water pump. A drain hose comes with the unit to let the tank drain passively, or you can dump out the 2-gallon bucket by hand. 

There's also a washable dust filter and an ionizer to eliminate airborne particles.. A light at the top of the front face changes color to let you know system status.

Hundreds of Amazon, Wayfair and Walmart customer reviewers liked the Frigidaire FGAC5044W1 a lot (even if many of them didn't like its mobile app), rating the unit at  4.4 out of 5 stars on average.

Amazon reviews stated customers liked the performance, ease of use, and humidity of the dehumidifier. They also mention it does a great job of pulling humidity out of the air and that the wheels work well on cement floors. However, opinions are mixed on noise, value, and capacity.

(Note: This replaces an older model, the Frigidaire FGAC7044U1, which has been discontinued.)

We tested a wide selection of dehumidifiers at Tom's Guide, and despite doing a decent job, not all of them made it to our final cut. In case you still can't find a suitable one for your needs, you may want to check out these below.

GE Energy Smart 35 Pint Dehumidifier: now $186 @ Amazon This 35 pint dehumidifier works quickly in small spaces, and gives a decent performance. However, it lacks advanced features including App control, and was noisier than the other models we tested. A good buy if you simply want a basic spec to get the job done. 

Read our full  GE 35 Pint Dehumidifier review.  

To determine the best dehumidifiers on the market, we researched the top picks that are currently on the market, as well as top-selling and highly reviewed machines on Amazon, Best Buy and The Home Depot. 

While we aim to extensively test all of the best dehumidifiers on our list, we did have hands-on testing with the HomeLabs 22 Pint dehumidifier and Midea Cube 20 Pint dehumidifier so far.  

The key things that we look for include performance quality, features, price, efficiency and ease of use. In addition, we use a smart air quality monitor to show how efficient it works in a stable environment (our tester's damp basement), and use a noise meter to test the sound levels.

How to buy the best dehumidifier

There are a huge range of dehumidifiers on the market. Before choosing your favorite, here are a few factors you should consider: 

There are different types of dehumidifiers on the market. The most common type is a condensing dehumidifier, which pulls the absorbed air over refrigerated coils, which cools it enough the condense and separate the moisture. 

Other types include desiccant dehumidifiers, which will use a water-absorbing material, and thermoelectric dehumidifiers, which operate with charged plates. Generally speaking, neither of these latter two types are as effective as condenser models, which is why we only recommend this type in our list. 

Dehumidifiers generally come in three sizes: large (45-50-pint capacity), medium (30-pint capacity) and small (20-22-pint capacity). 

Under the old regulations, these sizes were 70, 50 and 30 pints, respectively, and you'll see such numbers with three older models above.

Noise level 

If you’ll be placing a dehumidifier in a quiet room, such as a bedroom or home office, where you need to fall asleep or concentrate without being disturbed, consider the noise level of the dehumidifier before you buy. Aim for a dehumidifier with a decibel level of around 50 decibels or below, anything above this level will be louder.

Features to look out for

Pint capacity    — The capacity in pints relates to how much moisture the dehumidifier claims to absorb per day. The bigger the capacity, the larger and damper space it can handle.  

Bucket size  — Pint capacity shouldn’t be confused with bucket size however. This specification indicates how much the internal bucket can actually hold before it will need to be emptied. The larger the bucket, the less often you will need to empty it.  

Drainage type  —  On this list you will find passive and pump drainage types. Passive types let you passively drain the water through a hose, or alternatively you can manually carry and empty the bucket yourself. Whereas pump drainage types will automatically pump the water out. Pumps are preferred as the water doesn’t need to rely on gravity alone to drain, so you can direct the hose into a sink or out of the window. However, these models do cost more than without. 

Energy Star Certification  —  It’s always useful to look out for Energy Star Certification as this guarantees savings in terms of energy and money. 

Humidity sensor  — With a humidity sensor, your dehumidifier will detect relevant changes in the atmosphere and can automatically switch on and, in some cases, set its power accordingly. Those without a sensor will just be manually controlled.  

Frost sensor  —  A frost sensor will detect the formation of ice on the condenser coils. The dehumidifier will then shut off the compressor to give the ice a chance to melt. If it continues to run with frost on the coils, this can damage the parts and make the appliance work much harder to absorb any moisture. 

Auto restart  —   If the dehumidifier suddenly loses power, auto restart means it will automatically switch back on to its previous settings once power is restored. 

Number of speeds —  This relates to how many speeds the fan has on the dehumidifier. The more speeds there are, the better as it gives you greater control and means excess energy isn’t wasted.

If you're still unsure, check out these t hings you should know before buying a dehumidifier and 5 reasons your home needs a dehumidifier this summer.  As long as your avoid these 7 common dehumidifier mistakes .

Ideally, a dehumidifier should be placed in the centre of a room to work efficiently. This allows the air to circulate properly around the unit. 

Generally, a dehumidifier can dry out a room between 24 and 72 hours. But this depends on whether the room is large or has high humidity levels, which would take up to weeks to dry out. 

For more top tips, check out our guide for where's the best place to put a dehumidifier.  

How to clean a dehumidifier

When you consider that bacteria and mold is being sucked into your humidifier, it’s no wonder that it needs an occasional clean. Knowing how to clean a dehumidifier  isn’t as difficult as you might think, simply follow these steps if none are given in your manual:

1. Unplug the humidifier from the wall. You don’t want to risk an electric shock! 

2. Remove the water reservoir bucket and tip out any residual water. Clean this with warm soapy water and a microfiber cloth.

3. While that’s drying, wash the filters . The filters collect any impurities so it’s essential that these get an occasional clean. You should have a main filter and potentially a much smaller bucket filter. If you’re not sure where to find these you can refer to your manual. Both need to be washed in warm soapy water , rinsed and then left to dry.   

4. If you notice a lot of dust inside your machine, you can also use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to pick up any remaining fluff. 

5. Lastly, give the outside a once over with a microfiber cloth for finishing touches.   

Do dehumidifiers help to cool the air?

Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air and can make a room feel less humid. However, they don’t cool the temperature of the air —  although the effect of the reduction in the moisture level can make it feel as though it’s cooler. In fact, a dehumidifier will produce heat while it’s working, which may slightly increase the room temperature.

Is it better to oversize your dehumidifier?

In some cases, there can be advantages for buying a larger dehumidifier. Experts suggest to run it on a lower setting, and this will being down your  electricity usage and energy bills. 

What's more, if a dehumidifier is run on a lower setting, this also means a lower noise level, which is ideal for bedrooms. 

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The Best Dehumidifiers

By Tim Heffernan

Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and sustainable-energy technology. He prefers Flare-brand match smoke for purifier testing.

If you’ve ever used the words musty, muggy, dank, fuggy, wet, mildewy, or the dreaded moist to describe the air in your home, you may get relief from a dehumidifier.

We say may because, though dehumidifiers do measurably dry the air, they have also long suffered from a shocking rate of mechanical failure. The problem spans multiple brands and years of testing (although we’re cautiously hopeful after the first couple of years with the Midea Cube and its innovative design). With any dehumidifier, we also suggest addressing the causes of moisture-infiltration issues to improve your odds of long-term success.

Everything we recommend

Midea 50 Pint Cube

The best dehumidifier.

The huge drainage bucket in this powerful, effective, and reliable dehumidifier means fewer trips to the sink for emptying—but can also mean heavy lifting.

Buying Options

Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5045W1

A smart dehumidifier.

Capable performance plus remote monitoring via an app make this model attractive for out-of-the-way areas, but judging from our experience, some Frigidaire dehumidifiers last only a few years.

Midea 20 Pint Cube

Smaller, lighter midea cube.

Lighter and less expensive than the 50-pint Midea Cube, this is a solid and reliable dehumidifier for spaces up to about 600 square feet.

The Energy Star Most Efficient–rated, Wi-Fi–equipped Midea 50 Pint Cube is unique among 50-pint dehumidifiers in that it can collect 4.25 gallons of water—twice the typical amount. That means fewer trips to empty the bucket.

However, to access the bucket, you have to lift off the upper compressor unit, which weighs 38 pounds, and a full bucket itself weighs 40 pounds. If that task would be difficult for you, draining the Cube passively via a hose is an option, or you might look to our other recommendations, which require less lifting.

The Cube performed very well in our testing, both in its ability to lower the humidity and in the quietness of its operation. And promisingly, Midea dehumidifiers receive far fewer complaints about mechanical failures than other manufacturers’ machines.

That said, connecting the Midea app can be buggy, the wireless connectivity works only with 2.4 GHz networks, and Midea customer service gets lousy reviews—though we’ve found that to be true for most dehumidifier makers.

The ability to monitor and control a dehumidifier remotely is a plus, since these machines often do their work in an out-of-the-way corner of a home, such as in a storage room or basement. The Wi-Fi connectivity of the Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5045W1 allows you to monitor and control it via Frigidaire’s app (iOS and Android), and you can also sync it with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control.

The app is easy to set up. We found its alerts to be accurate, and we were able to cycle the dehumidifier through its settings with a touch of the screen.

The 2.1-gallon bucket in the FGAC5045W1 requires more frequent dumping than that of the Midea Cube, but it weighs only about 20 pounds when full, and it simply slides out, without requiring you to lift a heavy compressor unit. Like the Cube, the FGAC5045W1 carries an Energy Star Most Efficient rating.

In owner reviews, Frigidaire dehumidifiers receive more complaints of mechanical failure than the Midea Cube does, but Frigidaire’s superior app makes this dehumidifier worthy of consideration if you need remote monitoring and control.

The Midea 20 Pint Cube is a scaled-down version of our top pick. It has all the things we like about the 50-pint model, including a generous bucket that needs less frequent emptying than other similarly capable dehumidifiers; the ability to passively drain itself into a sink or floor drain; and demonstrated reliability. Author Tim Heffernan’s test unit has maintained a steady 55% humidity in his unfinished basement for months, working flawlessly through multiple major rainstorms, a chronic water leak (since fixed), and a significant flood. Still, even though it’s the smallest Cube dehumidifier, its bucket weighs about 28 pounds when full, and the 30-pound condenser unit has to be lifted off before the bucket can be manually emptied. Consider whether those are tasks you can regularly handle if passive draining is not an option in your space.

The research

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If you have a cellar or basement—especially one with a persistent musty smell—you may benefit from a dehumidifier. Such spaces are prone to elevated humidity due to groundwater penetration, and humidity that’s consistently above 60% or so can promote mold, mildew, and insect infestation. Those spaces frequently lack air conditioning and heating, too, both of which help keep the air dry in the rest of the home. An inexpensive hygrometer, such as the AcuRite hygrometer we use in our testing, can help you pinpoint any suspected problem areas.

Laundry rooms can also get damp, and enclosed porches and garages can be a problem because they tend not to be sealed as well from the outside elements as the rest of a home; they may also benefit from dehumidification.

We do not recommend using dehumidifiers in bathrooms, however, because of the risk of electrical shock. It’s safer to use bathroom exhaust fans or to simply keep bathroom doors open to let the air equalize with the humidity in the rest of the home.

If you have an alternate means to dry out a space, such as a window air conditioner or a central HVAC system, the results are usually more reliable than what you can get from a dehumidifier. If your home’s high humidity comes from a leaky wall or roof, the only long-term solution is to fix the root cause. We’ve covered a lot of home-moisture scenarios—from routine to catastrophic—in guides to items such as wet/dry vacs , as well as in a firsthand account of cleaning a flooded basement.

For this guide, we have always focused on condensing dehumidifiers, the most common and practical type for homeowners. These machines work by drawing air over chilled metal fins, causing water vapor in the air to condense and collect in a bucket, from which you then manually empty the water, pump it out, or passively drain it.

We have also always focused on two “sizes” of dehumidifier: those meant for keeping large or challenging spaces, like cellars, comfortably dry, and those meant for smaller and simpler spaces, such as a bedroom or laundry room. Under current Department of Energy regulations , these machines are commonly designated as 50-pint models (for spaces of up to about 1,200 square feet) and 20-pint models (for spaces of up to around 500 square feet). The pint number refers to the volume of water that a dehumidifier can remove from the air over the course of 24 hours, not the capacity of its bucket.

Because the Department of Energy regulations strictly constrain performance and energy-efficiency requirements, most dehumidifiers within a given “size” category work about the same. So we consider several other factors in narrowing our choices, including the following:

Ease of setup, maintenance, and operation: Dehumidifiers are heavy, so it’s a plus if they have comfortable, sturdy handles and smooth-rolling wheels. If you have to manually drain the bucket, you’ll also need to be able to lean down to floor level, remove and lift a water-filled bucket that can weigh from about 10 to almost 40 pounds, carry it outside or to a sink, empty it, and put it back in the machine—and you’ll likely need to do this at least once a day. Our own experience and that of our paid testers starkly underscored this issue as a potential dealbreaker, and leads us to strongly recommend setting up all dehumidifiers to passively empty themselves into a floor drain (or place them on a sturdy shelf and have them drain into a sink). Simple, well-lit controls are nice to have, too, as you may be running one of these machines in a dark basement.

Livability: Quiet operation is important in a dehumidifier, especially one that you’re using in a living space. Features such as built-in cord storage and easy-to-access drainage points (when you’re hooking up a hose for passive draining or removing it when the machine is not in use) make a dehumidifier less of a hassle to operate.

Owner reviews: Dehumidifiers are often asked to work around the clock for years at a time, so the long-term observations of owners is a valuable, if unscientific, record of their collective experiences with a given model—both positive and negative.

Pump-equipped options: Pump-equipped dehumidifiers can send the condensed moisture upward into a sink or out a window. That feature lets you use them in almost any cellar or basement, even those lacking floor drains, and theoretically it means that you won’t ever have to empty the bucket manually. However, pumps add up-front cost, and pump failures are common. We no longer prioritize a pump option in our picks, though we do note when one is available.

R-32 refrigerant: This type of refrigerant is replacing the previous standard refrigerant, R-410A, in many condensing appliances, including dehumidifiers. R-32 is more efficient and has lower global warming potential (GWP), so we prioritize its use.

We’ve tested dehumidifiers multiple times, in multiple settings, including in a pair of unsealed, chronically damp basements in Buffalo, New York, but since 2020 we’ve run the machines in a 135-square-foot (13.5-by-10-foot) basement office at Wirecutter’s Long Island City, New York, headquarters.

We use one of our humidifier picks to raise the humidity in the room, closing off the air-conditioning vents with tape and foil to minimize their effect on our readings. We then run each dehumidifier twice, once with both it and the humidifier on their highest settings, and once with each machine on low. These tests simulate, respectively, conditions in a very damp cellar after a rain event and conditions in a moderately humid living space. We run each test for an hour, during which we monitor the change in humidity using a digital hygrometer.

To get a sense of the dehumidifiers’ livability in a bedroom or a living room, we also measure their noise output from a distance of 6 feet.

Finally, we run each machine in an overnight shakedown test in the ambient conditions of our 3,100-square-foot open-floor-plan basement test space to discern their extended performance and to assess their ability to reach and maintain a target humidity.

When relevant, we test the functionality and ease of installation (or lack thereof) of the apps associated with Wi-Fi–enabled models.

The Midea 50 Pint Cube is a solid performer that’s quieter than any other dehumidifier we’ve tried, and we’ve seen fewer reports of problems with Midea dehumidifiers relative to those from other major brands. The Cube doesn’t look or work like any other dehumidifier we’ve tested, and that’s a good thing—mostly.

It has greater capacity than other models. Whereas other dehumidifiers are single, self-contained machines, the Cube consists of two parts: a condenser unit and a separate bucket that it sits atop when in use and nestles inside for storage. That design gives the Cube more than twice the typical capacity of other 50-pint dehumidifiers. It can collect 4.25 gallons of condensed water vapor, so you can go several days without needing to empty it, whereas competitors’ buckets often require daily emptying. This is a major distinction of the Cube, and we believe that it adds a lot of convenience, but it can also make the Cube physically difficult to manage .

It has a reputation for reliability. Every other dehumidifier we’ve looked at over the years—even those we’ve made our top recommendation—has had a worrisome number of complaints about short service life and catastrophic mechanical failures. On retailer comment boards, the majority of dehumidifier owners have reported themselves as happy with their machines, but a steady 8% to 12% have reported that their dehumidifier went kaput within a year or so. The Midea Cube lineup has been available for several years at this point, and reports of such failures for the Cube models are much less frequent.

Multiple models have been effective and durable in our long-term testing. Wirecutter senior writer Sabine Heinlein’s 50-pint Cube—our top pick—has performed impressively in her flood-prone New York home over the past year, describing it as “faster and better than our previous dehumidifier, which, I believe, was a Frigidaire.” Guide author Tim Heffernan has been running a 20-pint Midea Cube in his unfinished New Jersey cellar for months, and it has brought the humidity back to the targeted 55% repeatedly after heavy rains led to minor flooding. (The humidity was confirmed by a separate hygrometer, which the Midea’s built-in sensor closely mirrored.) Senior product manager Alex Vaughn found that her 20-pint Cube kept a damp-prone basement space dry and prevented any recurrence of the mildew that had been a problem. Alex did not find very much use for the app, but did appreciate the alerts it sent when the bucket was full. (She opted not to passively empty her unit because the available floor drain was in an awkward spot.)

It performs well. The Cube reduced humidity just as well as most other 50-pint machines we tested, lowering humidity by about 13% over the course of an hour when set on high and by about 11% on low. (The humidifier we used to create a damp atmosphere was running on the same settings simultaneously.) Thanks to its daily capacity of 50 pints of moisture removal, it’s capable of drying out large spaces, up to about 1,200 square feet.

It’s energy efficient. All of the Midea Cube dehumidifiers have an Energy Star Most Efficient rating, thanks in part to their use of the R-32 refrigerant (which also has a lower global warming potential than its predecessor, R-410A). That said, keep in mind that all dehumidifiers consume considerable power when their compressors are running, namely when they are removing moisture from the air. We measured the 50-pint Midea Cube at 460 watts when we set it on high.

It runs quietly. We measured the Cube at 51 decibels from 6 feet away with the machine’s fan on high and its compressor running. It’s the quietest 50-pint dehumidifier we’ve seen so far in our testing. When the compressor is not running, the fan emits an unobtrusive white noise, akin to that of a room fan or AC vent.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

That big bucket comes with a big “but.” Taking full advantage of the Cube’s capacity can require a lot of fairly heavy lifting. To empty the bucket, you first have to lift the 38-pound compressor unit off. Then you have to maneuver the bucket—which also weighs nearly 40 pounds, when full of water—to wherever you can pour it out. The wide, comfortable handles help, but gravity is unforgiving. Based on our own testing and many positive owner reviews, we believe the trade-off is worth making, but it’s not for everybody.

The casters don’t help much. The Cube comes with easy-to-install casters to help you roll it around, but they are cartoonishly small—about an inch in diameter, by our measurements—and they were of little use in our tests on uneven concrete floors, like what you might have in a basement.

If this model is too heavy, you have some options. Midea’s 20 Pint Cube (see below) is somewhat lighter overall, as its condenser unit is about 30 pounds, and its full bucket weighs about the same. You can also set the 50 Pint Cube to turn off with its bucket less than full, reducing the weight that you have to lift. Or you can passively empty the Cube into a sink or a floor drain via the included hose. Alternatively, consider another of our picks: The 50-pint Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5045W1’s bucket weighs about 20 pounds when full. A pump-equipped version of the Midea 50 Pint Cube is also available, but if the pump fails—and they are prone to—you’re stuck with manual or passive draining.

The app may cause issues. The most common complaints from Midea Cube owners are that the app is buggy and hard to sync with a smartphone (all the models are Wi-Fi equipped), that the touted Alexa integration is unreliable, and that Midea customer service is of little help. We experienced the connectivity issue, even when using a known 2.4 GHz network, and we were never able to use the app. A Midea representative sent us an internal training video, and it showed that the app, when it’s working, displays your space’s current humidity level, lets you turn the machine on and off, and allows you to change settings such as the fan speed, target humidity, and timers. It also sends full-bucket alerts.

The owner manual is sparsely written, and its diagrams are vague to the point of uselessness. Midea’s how-to video , thankfully, is a model of clarity.

If smart control is important to you, the Wi-Fi–equipped Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5045W1 has a particular advantage over the Midea 50 Pint Cube: In our tests, its app was stable and easy to connect with, and it delivered accurate alerts when the machine’s bucket got full. (Both dehumidifiers work only on 2.4 GHz wireless networks.)

But the FGAC5045W1 has some drawbacks that made us reluctant to select it as our top pick.

It needs more frequent dumping. The FGAC5045W1’s smaller bucket capacity (2.1 gallons versus the Cube’s 4.25 gallons) is a disadvantage if you have to drain it manually, because it requires you to do so twice as often as our top pick does.

It may not last as long. A significant percentage of Frigidaire dehumidifiers receive reports of mechanical failure from owners. (This model, which uses the newer R-32 refrigerant, has not, as of September 2023, been available long enough for us to know whether that pattern has changed.) We’ve seen similar rates of failure in competitors from GE and other well-known brands; so far, Midea’s dehumidifiers prompt fewer such complaints in comparison.

But it tests well. On the most important metric—the ability to remove moisture from the air—this Frigidaire model excelled in our tests, dropping the humidity in our space by 12% on high and by 15% on low over the course of an hour. In addition to working with its useful app, it can respond to voice controls through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

It’s pretty easy to live with. A tuck-away handle and a cord hanger make the FGAC5045W1 easy to move in and out of storage. The hose attachment—which you use for passive draining into a sink or a floor drain—is easier to access than in some competitors’ cramped, knuckle-scraping designs. And the FGAC5045W1 is much quieter than the discontinued Frigidaire FGAC7044U1, a prior smart-dehumidifier pick.

A note on air filtration: Beyond the primary dehumidifying function, the FGAC5045W1 also contains an ionizing “air purifier.” As we do with the ionizers found in some of our air-purifier picks , we recommend leaving that feature off, as ionizers are of dubious utility and can generate small amounts of ozone. But in addition to the washable prefilter that the machine comes with, which is there to capture relatively large airborne contaminants such as pet hair, Frigidaire sells two upgraded filters, the RAC-1 and RAC-2 , that can capture small airborne particles such as pollen and mold spores. These are not true HEPA filters, but they are worth considering if you’re concerned about the air quality in the space you’re dehumidifying.

The Midea 20 Pint Cube is simply a smaller version of the top-pick 50-pint model. It’s got all the features we like about the larger model—and the same handful of shortcomings—but is physically smaller, less costly, and lighter in weight. For smaller basements and other problem areas, up to about 500 square feet, it’s a solid option.

We’ve been running a 20-pint Cube in an unfinished basement in New Jersey since January 2024. In its first four months, it reliably kept the humidity at the 55% target he set it to, including in the aftermath of several major downpours that left puddles all across the basement floor. For two months it also faced chronic low-level water intrusion—or rather, retention—which persisted until Tim figured out that his furnace condensate pump was not sending water out the window, but right back onto the floor. The Cube also kept running during a flood that left four inches of water in the basement. (For convenience, Tim had set the condenser unit on top of the bucket, rather than directly on the floor. This proved lucky; had he done the latter, the condenser unit would have been half-submerged and ruined.)

This performance increases our confidence in the performance and reliability of Midea Cube dehumidifiers, but it also solidifies our view that they only reach their full potential l if you can set them to passively drain into a sink, floor drain, or (as Tim does) a sump. As with all the Cube models, manual draining takes considerable strength, and you may have to do it daily. A full bucket on the 22-pint model weighs 28 pounds, and to empty it you first have to lift off the 30-pound condenser unit.

The Frigidaire FFAD2234W1 , our former pick for smaller dehumidifiers, suffers from the same reliability issues as other Frigidaires (and most other dehumidifiers in general). We’ve replaced it with the more reliable Midea 20 Pint.

The pump-equipped and Wi-Fi–enabled GE APHR50LB performed fine in our 2023 testing, but design shortcomings such as slippery, shallow pocket handles—not safe for moving a 44-pound machine—and a hard-to-access hose connection for passive draining prompted us to dismiss it.

The Hisense HT5021KP is inexpensive for a 50-pint dehumidifier, and it could be worth a shot if you need help with a temporary humidity issue such as wet drywall from a minor plumbing leak. But the high rate of mechanical failure evident in buyer reviews led us to dismiss it.

We looked at and dismissed hOmeLabs’s dehumidifiers , which had design shortcomings like those that prompted us to pass on the GE APHR50LB and were very similar to it overall. We were never able to reach a company representative or get any useful information about the machines from customer service.

Two LG dehumidifiers, the barebones LG UD501KOG5 and the pump- and Wi-Fi–equipped LG UD501KOJ5 , performed just as well as other 50-pint models in our testing. However, their compressors emitted a persistent mechanical hum that we easily heard over their fans’ white noise. They also have the most difficult passive-drain hose hookup of all the dehumidifiers we’ve tested, requiring you to remove an extremely stiff cap from the body of the machine and then thread an adapter into the tight confines of the bucket compartment.

For previous versions of this guide, we had difficulty getting customer support from Whynter ; we believe that more widely available brands will serve you better on warranties and repairs.

This article was edited by Harry Sawyers.

Meet your guide

Tim Heffernan

Tim Heffernan is a senior staff writer focusing on air and water quality and home energy efficiency. A former writer for The Atlantic, Popular Mechanics, and other national magazines, he joined Wirecutter in 2015. He owns three bikes and zero derailleurs.

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Moscow Mule

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The Moscow Mule is a classic combination of vodka, ginger beer, and lime. Known for it's iconic copper mug, the drink's enduring popularity has left it as a mainstay in bars since the mid-20th century. Despite its name, the Moscow Mule was actually invented in Los Angeles as part of an early stateside marketing push for vodka, and the drink itself is considered an example of the Buck family of drinks—those that include a spirit with citrus and ginger beer.

The History of the Moscow Mule

The Moscow Mule is a mid-century classic that was born in 1941 and helped contribute to vodka’s rise in America. As the legend goes , it was concocted by two men. John Martin needed to sell Smirnoff vodka, a new and generally unknown spirit during the middle of the 20th century that his distribution company had recently purchased. Another man, bar owner Jack Morgan, wanted to deplete the stash of ginger beer taking up space at his Cock ‘n’ Bull pub. They decided to combine the two ingredients with a little lime, and the rest is history. (Though there is a conflicting origin story that says that a bartender by the name of Wes Price was the true originator of the cocktail’s recipe.)

The origin of the Moscow Mule mug is slightly less clear, though evidence points to the connection originating with a Russian woman named Sophie Berezinski, who's father owned copper factory called Moscow Copper Co. Allegedly, poor sales in their home country left the younger Berezinski to travel to the U.S. to find new buyers.

As historian David Wondrich observes, the copper mugs reached Cock 'n' Bull and were used to create a visually distinct presentation for the new cocktail, helped along by Martin who took Polaroid instant photos (then a recent invention) of Los Angeles bartenders and guests holding the copper mugs alongside bottles of Smirnoff. The photos were displayed throughout the bar and given to patrons to share, almost in the same vein as modern social media influencers. As the photos proliferated throughout the Los Angeles cocktail community, it helped to spur demand for the novel drink.

Regardless of how the drink was invented, the easygoing combination of vodka, spicy ginger and tart lime—all packaged neatly in an eye-catching mug—was a hit. More than a quarter century later, the Moscow Mule remains a star. It has even spawned variations, like the Mezcal Mule with mezcal and the Kentucky Mule with bourbon.

Why the Moscow Mule Works

The simple cocktail combines vodka with ginger beer and fresh lime juice. It’s a no-tools-required drink that is built right in that shiny copper mug. Of course, while said mug is always preferred for serving, it’s not essential and shouldn’t deter you from making a Moscow Mule. The drink tastes great no matter the receptacle. So if a highball glass or rocks glass is all you have on hand, don’t fret.

Any preferred vodka will work nicely in the mule, but high-quality ginger beer is a must. You want a top-notch option that and offers enough of a spicy bite to complement the liquor and lime. And keep that bottle cold before you employ it your Moscow Mule. Cold keeps the bubbles brisk and helps stall dilution when you mix all the drink’s ingredients.

This recipe brings the legendary drink up to date while remaining true to its refreshing roots. At its core, the Moscow Mule is deceptively simple and incredibly easy to mix, perfect for any season.

Liquor.com / Tim Nusog

Ingredients

2 ounces vodka

1/2 ounce lime juice , freshly squeezed

3 ounces ginger beer , chilled

Garnish: lime wheel

Fill a Moscow Mule mug (or highball glass) with ice, then add the vodka and lime juice.

Top with the ginger beer.

Garnish with a lime wheel.

What If I Don’t Have a Copper Mug?

No doubt about it: The textured copper mug is a gorgeous part of a classic Moscow Mule. Truth is, it’s less the copper that matters than the conductivity of copper as a type of metal. So, blasphemous as it may appear, a Julep cup—or any other metal container—is a delightful substitute. Because you’ll still get that frosty, deeply cold result.

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Part of the Meaco DD8L range of desiccant dehumidifiers that lead the way in their sector. The Meaco DD8L is the same as the Meaco DD8L Junior except has two upgrades: an  anti-bacterial filter (instead of the standard dust filter on the junior) and an ioniser  which pulls dust into the filter.

Helps to prevent condensation, mould and damp issues. Desiccant drying system makes this a quieter dehumidifier. Particularly popular for boats and garages.

Anti-bacterial filter Ioniser which pulls dust into the filter. Absorption technology – no refrigerants. Reduces or eliminates mould spores, condensation and other damp issues. 8 litres a day extraction, which is equivalent to a 16 or 20 litre compressor dehumidifier. New easier graphical control panel. Up to 80% reduction in running costs. Intelligent Meaco control system. Small and lightweight. Very quiet in operation. Trusted Meaco brand name. Suitable for flats and up to a 5 bed house. Perfect for boats/cars/caravans/garages. Great for drying washing. 2 Year Warranty

Please note: To save on plastic waste, Meaco no longer include a drainage hose in the box. If you need to use the continuous drainage we stock hose as an optional extra (See accessories tab).

Specifications

2m Drainage Hose for Meaco DD8L Junior

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