Medium-capacity dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers buying guide

A dehumidifier can take that sticky feeling out of a damp basement or crawl space. Humidity levels above 50 percent can breed dust mites, mildew, and mold, which may worsen allergies and asthma. As our testers found, the best dehumidifiers aren’t necessarily the highest priced.

Brands

The major brands of dehumidifiers are Kenmore, LG, Whirlpool, GE, and Haier. Almost all offer a variety of features, sizes and price ranges. Use these profiles to compare dehumidifiers by brand.

Kenmore

Kenmore, sold by Sears, features dehumidifiers ranging from 35 to 70 pints in capacity. Features include remote control, built-in pump, and electronic controls. Kenmore also offers models that are Energy Star qualified.
 

LG

Sold at Home Depot, appliance stores, and online retailers, LG offers a wide range of models ranging from 40 to 65 pints in capacity. LG offers a number of basic features and has Energy Star qualified models.
 

Whirlpool

Brand offers models ranging from 25 to 70 pint capacity. Models also carry a variety of features including auto shutoff, electronic controls, continuous run mode, and include Energy Star models. Price ranges from $160 to $260. Products are sold through independent and regional appliance dealers, and online retailers.
 

GE

Models in the GE line range from 30 to 65 pints and are Energy Star qualified. Features include auto shutoff, electronic control and low temperature operations. GE's dehumidifiers are sold at Walmart, independent and regional appliances dealers, electronic stores, and online retailers.
 

Haier

Haier offers a wide range of models with electronic touch and button controls that are Energy Star qualified. Some features include washable filters, LED display, and auto defrost. They're sold at Target, Walmart, online retailers, and appliance stores.
 

Other

Frigidaire and Amcor are two brands that have gained market share due to placement in big box stores. Frigidaire is sold at Lowe’s and Sears while Amcor is sold at Home Depot, Best Buy, and Target.