Best Dehumidifiers 2026
Here are the best dehumidifiers for 2026 — 5 picks from HGTV’s hands-on testing, from a large-capacity overall pick to a compact cube, a smart high-capacity model, a bathroom pick, and a mini unit for very small spaces. This list mirrors the complete 5-pick set from HGTV’s dehumidifier comparison (updated October 2, 2026), which tested 17 models for more than 200 hours in a real home, keeping each pick’s original award, so you can compare dehumidifiers side by side and pick the one that fits your room and humidity problem.
How this list was built: the 5 dehumidifiers below are the complete pick set from HGTV’s comparison. Awards, capacities, and features follow that comparison and the manufacturers’ and merchants’ own listings for the exact models; these dehumidifiers were not re-tested by us. Check the retailer’s page for the current price and stock.
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Key Takeaways
- The Waykar 80-Pint is the best overall pick: the largest all-round capacity in this list, with coverage for large rooms and both tank and hose drainage.
- For a single room or a bathroom, the smaller picks fit better: the Midea Cube 20-Pint and the Midea 22-Pint Smart both suit spaces up to about 1,500 square feet.
- The Dreo 110-Pint Smart is the highest-capacity pick here — best where the damp area is large, overkill for one small bathroom.
- The Pure Enrichment Deluxe Mini is only for very small spaces; it is not a room or basement dehumidifier.
Top 3 Picks
Comparison Table
| Dehumidifier | Award | Capacity | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waykar 80-Pint Dehumidifier | Best Overall | 80 pints; up to 5,000 sq ft | Check Price |
| Midea Cube 20-Pint Dehumidifier | Best Small | 20 pints; up to 1,500 sq ft | Check Price |
| Dreo 110-Pint Smart Dehumidifier | Best Smart | 110 pints | Check Price |
| Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier | Best for Bathrooms | 22 pints; up to 1,500 sq ft | Check Price |
| Pure Enrichment Deluxe Mini Dehumidifier | Best Mini | Mini; 110 sq ft coverage | Check Price |
1. Waykar 80-Pint Dehumidifier — Best Overall
Waykar 80-Pint Dehumidifier
80-pint capacity with coverage up to 5,000 square feet, a removable tank and a drain hose for continuous drainage.
The Waykar is the all-round pick in this list: an 80-pint unit (model CHWA80A) with coverage up to 5,000 square feet, so it suits a large room or a basement rather than a single small room. It has a 4.3-litre water tank for manual emptying and comes with a drain hose for continuous drainage, and it is operated with simple on-unit buttons. In HGTV’s testing it ran on and off to hold a set humidity level of 45 percent.
Pros: Large 80-pint capacity for big spaces; coverage up to 5,000 square feet; tank plus drain-hose drainage options; simple on-unit controls.
Cons: A large unit that needs floor space; without the hose connected, the tank needs regular emptying.
2. Midea Cube 20-Pint Dehumidifier — Best Small
The Midea Cube is the small-space pick: a compact cube-shaped unit with a top carry handle and caster wheels, rated at 20 pints for spaces up to 1,500 square feet. Its cube form makes it easier to move and store than the large basement units in this list, and the merchant listing describes it as a smart model.
Pros: Compact cube form with a carry handle; suits rooms up to 1,500 square feet; easy to move on its wheels.
Cons: 20-pint capacity is far below the basement picks here — not the right fit for a large, very damp basement.
3. Dreo 110-Pint Smart Dehumidifier — Best Smart
The Dreo (model 711S) is the highest-capacity pick in this list at 110 pints, and the smart pick: Dreo’s own listing for this model lists 110-pint capacity as a feature, and the unit carries a round display showing the humidity reading, with caster wheels for moving it. That capacity suits large damp areas; for one small bathroom it is more machine than the job needs.
Pros: Highest capacity in this list at 110 pints; smart controls with an on-unit humidity display; wheels for moving it.
Cons: A large unit — overkill for a single small bathroom or closet.
4. Midea 22-Pint Smart Dehumidifier — Best for Bathrooms
The Midea 22-Pint Smart (model MAD22S1AWWT) is HGTV’s bathroom pick: 22 pints, app and voice control, and coverage up to 1,500 square feet. Bathrooms are among the dampest rooms in a home, and a unit of this size fits that job without taking over the room the way a basement unit would.
Pros: App and voice control; sized for bathrooms and rooms up to 1,500 square feet; compact rectangular form on wheels.
Cons: 22-pint capacity is well below the basement picks — not a substitute for a large-area unit.
5. Pure Enrichment Deluxe Mini Dehumidifier — Best Mini
The Pure Enrichment Deluxe Mini (model PEDEHUM, sold as the PureDry Mini) is a different kind of pick from the rest of this list: a small cylindrical mini unit with coverage of about 110 square feet, for a closet, a small bathroom corner, or another very small space. Its compact tank suits that scale — and that scale only. Note that the manufacturer’s own page showed it sold out at the time of checking, while a merchant listing showed it in stock, so check the retailer’s page for current availability.
Pros: Very small footprint for tiny spaces; simple mini-unit design; coverage of about 110 square feet.
Cons: Only for very small spaces — not a room or basement dehumidifier; direct-from-manufacturer stock was sold out at checking time.
Buying Guide
Capacity vs tank size. Capacity in pints is how much moisture the unit can draw out in 24 hours; tank size is how much water it holds before it needs emptying. A big capacity with a small tank means frequent emptying unless you use continuous drainage.
Coverage area. Match the unit to the room: the picks here range from about 110 square feet (the mini) to 1,500 square feet (both Midea picks) to 5,000 square feet (the Waykar). Larger, damper spaces such as basements call for the bigger capacities.
Drainage. Most dehumidifiers have a removable tank you empty by hand. Some also offer continuous drainage through a hose, and pump models can push water upward to a sink or out a window — worth having for a below-grade space without a nearby drain.
Noise. A dehumidifier that runs most of the day should not dominate the room; HGTV’s guide treats roughly 65 decibels or lower as nondisruptive. If the unit will sit near a bedroom or a workspace, weigh this before buying.
Smart controls. Smart models add app or voice control and automatic humidity sensing, so the unit can stop once the target humidity is reached and restart when moisture creeps back up — that also keeps energy use lower than running nonstop.
FAQs
What size dehumidifier should I buy? — It depends on the room size and how damp it is. A larger space with high humidity, such as a basement, calls for a bigger unit — HGTV’s guide gives an 80-pint unit with 3,000-square-foot coverage as an example for that case — while a bathroom or single room fits a 20- or 22-pint pick.
What humidity level should a home be? — Generally between 35 percent and 55 percent indoors; some sources put the comfortable range at 30 to 60 percent. If indoor humidity frequently runs above 60 percent, a dehumidifier is worth considering.
Do I need a dehumidifier model with a pump? — Not necessarily. Most units have removable tanks you empty by hand. A pump helps mainly in basements and other below-grade spaces without a nearby drain, where it routes water upward to a sink or out a window through a hose.
Can a dehumidifier run continuously? — Yes, but once the target humidity is reached it is better for the unit to stop automatically and restart when moisture rises again, so the air does not get too dry and energy use stays lower.
Do dehumidifiers help prevent mold? — Removing excess moisture can help stop mold-friendly conditions, since mold needs a moist environment to survive and multiply. A dehumidifier alone is not a mold remedy for an existing problem.
Conclusion
For most homes with a genuinely damp room or basement, the Waykar 80-Pint is the safest single buy in this list: large capacity, wide coverage, and both tank and hose drainage. For a single room, pick the Midea Cube 20-Pint; for a bathroom with app control, the Midea 22-Pint Smart; for the largest damp areas, the Dreo 110-Pint Smart; and for a closet or another very small space only, the Pure Enrichment Deluxe Mini.
