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Most damp-fighting per dollar.

A dehumidifier's job is pulling pints of water from the air, so the honest way to compare value is cost per pint of daily capacity. This ranks every popular model that way, with room coverage and whether it has a pump. Match the size to your space, and do not undersize a damp basement.

Prices reviewed 31 July 2026 . Capacities use the current AHAM pint rating; check the live listing.

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Dehumidifier Capacity Coverage Pump Price $/pint
Waykar 50Best value50 pt/day4,500 ft²$200$4Check price
Colzer 5050 pt/day4,000 ft²$210$4.2Check price
Vremi 5050 pt/day4,500 ft²$230$4.6Check price
BLACK+DECKER 5050 pt/day4,500 ft²$230$4.6Check price
Midea 50 (MAD50C1ZWS)50 pt/day4,500 ft²$240$4.8Check price
TOSOT 5050 pt/day4,500 ft²$240$4.8Check price
Waykar 3535 pt/day3,000 ft²$170$4.86Check price
GE APYR50LC50 pt/day4,500 ft²$250$5Check price
Frigidaire FHDD5034W150 pt/day4,500 ft²$250$5Check price
hOmeLabs HME1003 5050 pt/day4,500 ft²$260$5.2Check price
LG UD501KOG550 pt/day4,500 ft²$270$5.4Check price
Waykar 4500 Pump50 pt/day4,500 ft²$270$5.4Check price
TOSOT 3535 pt/day3,000 ft²$190$5.43Check price
Honeywell TP50WK50 pt/day4,000 ft²$280$5.6Check price
Vremi 3535 pt/day3,000 ft²$200$5.71Check price
Frigidaire FGAC5044W150 pt/day4,500 ft²$300$6Check price
Frigidaire FFAD3533W135 pt/day3,000 ft²$220$6.29Check price
hOmeLabs 35 (HME020031N)35 pt/day3,000 ft²$220$6.29Check price
BLACK+DECKER 3030 pt/day3,000 ft²$190$6.33Check price
hOmeLabs 50 Pump50 pt/day4,500 ft²$320$6.4Check price
Waykar 2020 pt/day1,500 ft²$130$6.5Check price
LG PuriCare 3535 pt/day3,000 ft²$230$6.57Check price
Frigidaire Gallery FGAC5045W150 pt/day4,500 ft²$330$6.6Check price
GE ADEL30LW30 pt/day3,000 ft²$200$6.67Check price
Midea Cube 50 (MAD50S1QWT)50 pt/day4,500 ft²$350$7Check price
Honeywell TP30WK30 pt/day3,000 ft²$220$7.33Check price
GE ADEW25LW25 pt/day2,000 ft²$190$7.6Check price
Vremi 2222 pt/day1,500 ft²$170$7.73Check price
Midea Cube 3535 pt/day3,500 ft²$280$8Check price
TOSOT 2020 pt/day1,500 ft²$160$8Check price
hOmeLabs 2222 pt/day1,500 ft²$180$8.18Check price
Frigidaire FFAD2233W122 pt/day1,500 ft²$200$9.09Check price
Honeywell TP20WK20 pt/day1,500 ft²$190$9.5Check price
AlorAir Sentinel HDi6565 pt/day1,300 ft²$900$13.85Check price
Vremi Mini1 pt/day250 ft²$55$55Check price
hOmeLabs Mini1 pt/day250 ft²$60$60Check price
How the ranking works. The metric is cost per pint of daily capacity (price divided by the AHAM pint rating), lower is better value, and the cheapest in your filter is highlighted. Match the capacity to your space: 20 pints for a small damp room, 30-35 for a mid-size basement, 50 for a large or very wet one. Do not undersize, as a small unit running flat out is louder, less efficient and less reliable than a bigger one that cycles. A pump drains continuously upward so you never empty the tank. Mini desiccant units suit closets but cost the most per pint. Filter to a capacity and the value winner in that class is clear. Prices are USD, converted live.

Common questions

What size do I need?

20 pints for a small damp room, 30-35 for a mid-size damp basement, 50 for a large or very wet space. When unsure, size up: a bigger unit cycling on and off beats a small one running flat out.

Do I need a pump?

A pump drains continuously upward (to a sink or window) so you never empty the tank. Worth it if you can't place it over a drain or it fills fast.

Why are pint ratings lower now?

The 2019 US test standard changed, so an old "70-pint" is about 50 pints now with the same hardware. Compare within the current AHAM numbers.

Are small units less reliable?

Yes, testing and owners report more complaints on 20/35-pint compressor units, partly from running constantly. Sizing up to a 50 can last longer.

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