The 4 Best Dehumidifiers - Spring 2025

The best dehumidifier we've tested is the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1. This 50-pint unit is great for dealing with humidity in both large areas or cooler, more humid environments, as it offers plenty of airflow variance across its three fan speed settings. Its high dehumidification capacity also makes it a perfect fit for bigger rooms, and thanks to its impressive energy efficiency, you can let it run for extended periods without any major consequences for your energy bill. It has a port for continuous drainage and an integrated pump for dumping collected moisture into a faraway drain or container.

There are a few considerations with a device of this size. It's fairly heavy at over 40 lbs, although it has caster wheels that make it easier to move around. It also generates a lot of heat and noise, reaching just over 56 dBA at its highest fan speed setting, and is fairly bulky, so it isn't ideal if you plan on using it while watching TV or for slotting into small rooms. Finding this model at major retailers can also be tricky. Thankfully, you can get it directly from Frigidaire's website. If you want another 50-pint model that occupies less space, check out the Midea MAD50PS1QWT. Unfortunately, it's noisier and produces more heat than the Frigidaire.

If you want something a bit more affordable, the Midea MAD35S1QWT is among the best dehumidifiers for homes we've tested at the mid-range price point. It has a smaller 35-pint capacity than the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1, so it isn't quite as efficient for use in large rooms. However, it has its fair share of advantages, including its unique collapsible design, in which the compressor unit and water bucket are separate components. You can set it up normally with the compressor sitting atop its 4.2 gal bucket, detach the compressor entirely and have it drain into a sink, or connect a hose (to the drain port) to pour out accumulated moisture into a sink or tub; just know there's no built-in drain pump for drainage into an elevated container.

Unfortunately, its compressor unit is rather heavy, so it'll require some muscle to take it out of its water bucket. Its fan also 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. Again, while you can't always find this model at major marketplaces, Home Depot reliably has it in stock. You can also check out Midea's website for an up-to-date list of vendors.

If you're on an even more limited budget, check out the Waykar PD160B. This model has a pretty modest 8.5-pint capacity, so it's best suited for small to medium-sized rooms. That said, it also has a more compact design that can fit more easily into smaller rooms, and it generates very little heat or noise, so you can place it near your bed without disturbing your sleep. You can set your desired humidity level and let the unit automatically adjust its fan speed, reducing the need to constantly fiddle with the settings. 

Unfortunately, it can be a bit of a bear to interact with due to its dim display with poor viewing angles, making it almost impossible to see unless you're looking straight at it from above. This model doesn't have a built-in pump to drain the water into an elevated receptacle; instead, it has a hose for continuous drainage.

If you only need a dehumidifier to deal with a small space like a closet or crawl space, consider the ProBreeze PB-03. Given its compact stature, it isn't a replacement for 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 our top pick, the Frigidaire FFAP5034W1, and takes up a little over 10% of the same room, so you can easily rest it on a dresser or shelf in a closet 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. If you're having trouble finding this model, check out Home Depot's website.